Q. What was Rani Laxmi Bai’s birth name?

A) Manikarnika

B) Rani

C) Jhalkari

D) Rukmini

Answer: A) Manikarnika

Q. When was Rani Laxmi Bai born?

A) 1824

B) 1835

C) 1828

D) 1830

Answer: C) 1828

Q. In which place was Rani Laxmi Bai born?

A) Varanasi

B) Jhansi

C) Gwalior

D) Pune

Answer: A) Varanasi

Q. Who were the parents of Rani Laxmi Bai?

A) Moropant Tambe and Bhagirathi Sapre

B) Peshwa Baji Rao II and Kashibai

C) Bajirao I and Mastani

D) Malhar Rao Holkar and Gautama Bai

Answer: A) Moropant Tambe and Bhagirathi Sapre

Q. Rani Laxmi Bai was married to which ruler?

A) Raja Gangadhar Rao

B) Nana Sahib

C) Tatya Tope

D) Shamsher Bahadur

Answer: A) Raja Gangadhar Rao

Q. What was the name of Rani Laxmi Bai’s adopted son?

A) Anand Rao

B) Damodar Rao

C) Manikarnika

D) Ganesh Rao

Answer: B) Damodar Rao

Q. In which year did Rani Laxmi Bai become the queen of Jhansi?

A) 1842

B) 1845

C) 1843

D) 1847

Answer: A) 1842

Q. Which British policy prompted Rani Laxmi Bai to revolt against the British?

A) Subsidiary Alliance

B) Doctrine of Lapse

C) Permanent Settlement

D) Ryotwari System

Answer: B) Doctrine of Lapse

Q. Who was the Governor-General of India during the time of Rani Laxmi Bai’s rebellion?

A) Lord Canning

B) Lord Dalhousie

C) Lord Curzon

D) Lord Hastings

Answer: B) Lord Dalhousie

Q. In which year did Rani Laxmi Bai die?

 A) 1857

 B) 1858

 C) 1859

 D) 1860

 Answer: B) 1858

Q. Where did Rani Laxmi Bai die?

 A) Jhansi

 B) Kanpur

 C) Gwalior

 D) Delhi

 Answer: C) Gwalior

Q. Which British officer led the forces against Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) General Hugh Rose

 B) General Colin Campbell

 C) General James Outram

 D) General Havelock

 Answer: A) General Hugh Rose

Q. What was Rani Laxmi Bai’s famous proclamation during the 1857 revolt?

 A) “Swaraj is my birthright”

 B) “I shall not surrender my Jhansi”

 C) “Do or die”

 D) “Inquilab Zindabad”

 Answer: B) “I shall not surrender my Jhansi”

Q. Which fort was the main stronghold of Rani Laxmi Bai during the rebellion?

 A) Gwalior Fort

 B) Jhansi Fort

 C) Agra Fort

 D) Red Fort

 Answer: B) Jhansi Fort

Q. Who helped Rani Laxmi Bai during the siege of Jhansi?

 A) Nana Sahib

 B) Tatya Tope

 C) Begum Hazrat Mahal

 D) Bahadur Shah Zafar

 Answer: B) Tatya Tope

Q. Which Indian leader famously described Rani Laxmi Bai as “the bravest and the best of the leaders of the Indian Revolt of 1857”?

 A) Jawaharlal Nehru

 B) Subhas Chandra Bose

 C) Mahatma Gandhi

 D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

 Answer: A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q. What weapon is Rani Laxmi Bai often depicted wielding?

 A) Sword

 B) Spear

 C) Bow and Arrow

 D) Gun

 Answer: A) Sword

Q. Which historical text describes the bravery of Rani Laxmi Bai in the 1857 revolt?

 A) The History of the Indian Mutiny

 B) The Sepoy Mutiny

 C) The Last Mughal

 D) The First Indian War of Independence

 Answer: D) The First Indian War of Independence

Q. What was the significance of the Doctrine of Lapse in relation to Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) It was used to annex Jhansi

 B) It granted her autonomy

 C) It provided her financial support

 D) It ensured her son would inherit the throne

 Answer: A) It was used to annex Jhansi

Q. Which poem by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan immortalized Rani Laxmi Bai’s bravery?

 A) “Khoob Ladi Mardani”

 B) “Jhansi Ki Rani”

 C) “Veerangana”

 D) “Rani Laxmi Bai”

 Answer: B) “Jhansi Ki Rani”

Q. What was the impact of Rani Laxmi Bai’s resistance on the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

 A) It demoralized the British forces

 B) It inspired other Indian leaders

 C) It led to the immediate defeat of the British

 D) It had no significant impact

 Answer: B) It inspired other Indian leaders

Q. Who was the childhood friend of Rani Laxmi Bai who also fought in the rebellion?

 A) Nana Sahib

 B) Tatya Tope

 C) Begum Hazrat Mahal

 D) Kashi Bai

 Answer: A) Nana Sahib

Q. What was Rani Laxmi Bai’s role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

 A) Diplomat

 B) Military Leader

 C) Spy

 D) Advisor

 Answer: B) Military Leader

Q. Which Indian state did Rani Laxmi Bai rule as queen?

 A) Gwalior

 B) Jhansi

 C) Kanpur

 D) Delhi

 Answer: B) Jhansi

Q. What was the main reason for the British annexation of Jhansi?

 A) Economic resources

 B) Strategic location

 C) Lack of a male heir

 D) Military power

 Answer: C) Lack of a male heir

Q. What is the symbolic representation of Rani Laxmi Bai in modern India?

 A) Nationalism

 B) Bravery

 C) Leadership

 D) All of the above

 Answer: D) All of the above

Q. Which literary figure wrote a biography of Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) Mahasweta Devi

 B) Jawaharlal Nehru

 C) Lala Lajpat Rai

 D) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

 Answer: A) Mahasweta Devi

Q. What was the primary language spoken by Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) Hindi

 B) Marathi

 C) Bengali

 D) Gujarati

 Answer: B) Marathi

Q. Which battle is Rani Laxmi Bai famously associated with?

 A) Battle of Plassey

 B) Battle of Panipat

 C) Battle of Jhansi

 D) Battle of Buxar

 Answer: C) Battle of Jhansi

Q. What was Rani Laxmi Bai’s strategy during the siege of Jhansi?

 A) Guerrilla warfare

 B) Naval blockade

 C) Diplomatic negotiations

 D) Direct confrontation

 Answer: A) Guerrilla warfare

Q. Which contemporary leader praised Rani Laxmi Bai’s efforts during the 1857 revolt?

 A) Tatya Tope

 B) Nana Sahib

 C) Bahadur Shah Zafar

 D) All of the above

 Answer: D) All of the above

Q. What was the ultimate fate of Jhansi after Rani Laxmi Bai’s death?

 A) It remained independent

 B) It was annexed by the British

 C) It was ruled by her son

 D) It became a part of Gwalior

 Answer: B) It was annexed by the British

Q. How is Rani Laxmi Bai remembered in Indian history?

 A) As a saint

 B) As a rebel

 C) As a martyr

 D) As a diplomat

 Answer: C) As a martyr

Q. Which contemporary historian wrote about Rani Laxmi Bai’s heroism?

 A) William Dalrymple

 B) Ramachandra Guha

 C) John Keay

 D) Bipin Chandra

 Answer: A) William Dalrymple

Q. What was the significance of Rani Laxmi Bai’s resistance to the British?

 A) It led to India’s immediate independence

 B) It showed the determination of Indian rulers

 C) It was a minor skirmish

 D) It had no impact

 Answer: B) It showed the determination of Indian rulers

Q. Which Indian state celebrates Rani Laxmi Bai Jayanti as a public holiday?

 A) Maharashtra

 B) Uttar Pradesh

 C) Madhya Pradesh

 D) Rajasthan

 Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh

Q. What did Rani Laxmi Bai’s adoption of a son signify in the context of the Doctrine of Lapse?

 A) Her defiance of British policy

 B) Her compliance with British demands

 C) Her intent to retire

 D) Her attempt to negotiate with the British

 Answer: A) Her defiance of British policy

Q. Who was the British Resident at Jhansi when Rani Laxmi Bai was queen?

 A) Major Ellis

 B) Sir Hugh Rose

 C) Sir Colin Campbell

 D) General Havelock

 Answer: A) Major Ellis

Q. In what year did the Indian Rebellion of 1857 begin?

 A) 1847

 B) 1857

 C) 1867

 D) 1877

 Answer: B) 1857

Q. Which other female leader supported the 1857 rebellion alongside Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) Begum Hazrat Mahal

 B) Kasturba Gandhi

 C) Rani Rudrama Devi

 D) Maharani Jindan Kaur

 Answer: A) Begum Hazrat Mahal

Q. What was the primary cause of the 1857 rebellion?

 A) Economic grievances

 B) Religious conflicts

 C) Political annexations

 D) All of the above

 Answer: D) All of the above

Q. Which event marked the beginning of the 1857 revolt?

 A) Revolt in Meerut

 B) Battle of Plassey

 C) Sepoy Mutiny

 D) Assassination of a British officer

 Answer: A) Revolt in Meerut

Q. What role did Rani Laxmi Bai’s horse play in her escape from Jhansi?

 A) It was a distraction

 B) It carried her safely across the fort walls

 C) It was a decoy

 D) It alerted her to danger

 Answer: B) It carried her safely across the fort walls

Q. What is the legacy of Rani Laxmi Bai in modern India?

 A) Symbol of resistance against colonial rule

 B) A mythological figure

 C) A minor historical character

 D) A symbol of British loyalty

 Answer: A) Symbol of resistance against colonial rule

Q. What training did Rani Laxmi Bai receive in her childhood?

 A) Music and Dance

 B) Warfare and Horse riding

 C) Literature and Arts

 D) Trade and Commerce

 Answer: B) Warfare and Horse riding

Q. Who was the British commander who praised Rani Laxmi Bai’s bravery?

 A) Lord Dalhousie

 B) Lord Canning

 C) Sir Hugh Rose

 D) Lord Curzon

 Answer: C) Sir Hugh Rose

Q. What was the significance of the Battle of Gwalior for Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) Her final battle

 B) Her first victory

 C) Her diplomatic success

 D) Her marriage

 Answer: A) Her final battle

Q. Which region did Rani Laxmi Bai attempt to ally with during the rebellion?

 A) Punjab

 B) Awadh

 C) Maharashtra

 D) Bengal

 Answer: B) Awadh

Q. Which monument in Jhansi is dedicated to Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) Rani Mahal

 B) Jhansi Fort

 C) Laxmi Bai Park

 D) Gwalior Fort

 Answer: A) Rani Mahal

Q. How did the British perceive Rani Laxmi Bai during the rebellion?

 A) As a valiant opponent

 B) As a traitor

 C) As an ally

 D) As indifferent

 Answer: A) As a valiant opponent

Q. Which other historical figure is often compared with Rani Laxmi Bai for their bravery?

 A) Joan of Arc

 B) Cleopatra

 C) Queen Victoria

 D) Boudica

 Answer: A) Joan of Arc

Q. What was the primary mode of warfare used by Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) Naval warfare

 B) Guerrilla warfare

 C) Aerial warfare

 D) Trench warfare

 Answer: B) Guerrilla warfare

Q. Which British policy did Rani Laxmi Bai oppose vehemently?

 A) Subsidiary Alliance

 B) Doctrine of Lapse

 C) Permanent Settlement

 D) Ryotwari System

 Answer: B) Doctrine of Lapse

Q. Who was the Peshwa that Rani Laxmi Bai was closely associated with?

 A) Peshwa Baji Rao II

 B) Peshwa Madhav Rao

 C) Peshwa Narayan Rao

 D) Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao

 Answer: A) Peshwa Baji Rao II

Q. Which poem by Maithili Sharan Gupt is dedicated to Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) “Rani of Jhansi”

 B) “Bharat-Bharati”

 C) “Saket”

 D) “Panchavati”

 Answer: A) “Rani of Jhansi”

Q. Which Indian National Congress leader highlighted Rani Laxmi Bai’s contribution in his writings?

 A) Mahatma Gandhi

 B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

 C) Jawaharlal Nehru

 D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

 Answer: C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q. Which Indian state is Jhansi located in?

 A) Madhya Pradesh

 B) Uttar Pradesh

 C) Rajasthan

 D) Maharashtra

 Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh

Q. What was Rani Laxmi Bai’s vision for India?

 A) Independence from British rule

 B) Establishment of a monarchy

 C) Economic prosperity

 D) Religious reforms

 Answer: A) Independence from British rule

Q. Which famous slogan is attributed to Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) “Jai Hind”

 B) “Inquilab Zindabad”

 C) “Khoob Ladi Mardani”

 D) “Vande Mataram”

 Answer: C) “Khoob Ladi Mardani”

Q. Which event led to Rani Laxmi Bai’s decision to join the 1857 rebellion?

 A) Annexation of Jhansi

 B) Assassination of her husband

 C) British refusal to recognize her adopted son

 D) Economic blockade of Jhansi

 Answer: C) British refusal to recognize her adopted son

Q. What was the outcome of the Battle of Jhansi for the British?

 A) Initial defeat

 B) Ultimate victory

 C) Diplomatic settlement

 D) Indifference

 Answer: B) Ultimate victory

Q. Which Indian festival often commemorates Rani Laxmi Bai’s bravery?

 A) Diwali

 B) Holi

 C) Dussehra

 D) Independence Day

 Answer: D) Independence Day

Q. How did Rani Laxmi Bai disguise herself to escape from Jhansi?

 A) As a soldier

 B) As a peasant woman

 C) As a British officer

 D) As a merchant

 Answer: A) As a soldier

Q. What was the nature of Rani Laxmi Bai’s rule in Jhansi before the rebellion?

 A) Autocratic

 B) Democratic

 C) Benevolent

 D) Indifferent

 Answer: C) Benevolent

Q. Which Indian leader was inspired by Rani Laxmi Bai’s courage?

 A) Bhagat Singh

 B) Subhas Chandra Bose

 C) Mahatma Gandhi

 D) All of the above

 Answer: D) All of the above

Q. What was Rani Laxmi Bai’s main objective during the 1857 rebellion?

 A) To drive out the British

 B) To expand her kingdom

 C) To negotiate peace

 D) To establish trade

 Answer: A) To drive out the British

Q. What legacy did Rani Laxmi Bai leave for future generations?

 A) Inspiration for freedom fighters

 B) A symbol of women’s empowerment

 C) A historical figure of resistance

 D) All of the above

 Answer: D) All of the above

Q. Which battle marked the end of Rani Laxmi Bai’s campaign?

 A) Battle of Gwalior

 B) Battle of Jhansi

 C) Battle of Kanpur

 D) Battle of Delhi

 Answer: A) Battle of Gwalior

Q. How is Rani Laxmi Bai honored in modern India?

 A) Statues and memorials

 B) Streets and parks named after her

 C) Commemorative stamps and coins

 D) All of the above

 Answer: D) All of the above

Q. Which Bollywood film depicts the life of Rani Laxmi Bai?

 A) Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

 B) Bajirao Mastani

 C) Lagaan

 D) Padmaavat

 Answer: A) Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi