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Early Revolts Against British Rule in Tamil Nadu - TNPSC Quiz - Part 2

A TNPSC Group I, II, IIA, IV and VAO exam-oriented quiz covering the early revolts against British rule in Tamil Nadu - the Poligar Wars, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, the Marudu Pandiyar brothers, Dheeran Chinnamalai, and the Vellore Mutiny - with detailed explanations for TNPSC aspirants. (Part 2)

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Q1 Which of the following correctly describes the 'Palayakkarar System' (Poligar System)?

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Q2 Which Travancore king is said to have played a key role in handing Kattabomman over to the British?

Hard

Q3 How many times was the Panchalankurichi fort razed to the ground by the British?

Hard

Q4 Who was the leader also known as 'Marudanayagam', who fought against the Nawab of Arcot and the British and was executed in 1764?

Hard

Q5 (TNPSC Group IV - 2019 style question) Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Medium

Q6 What period did the First and Second Poligar Wars span?

Medium

Q7 Which of the following was NOT a measure taken by the British as a consequence of the early revolts in Tamil Nadu?

Medium

Q8 Who was the British official who played a key role in suppressing poligar resistance in the Tirunelveli region?

Medium

Q9 (TNPSC Group II - 2021 style question) Where were the Marudu Pandiyar brothers executed?

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Q10 Which of the following was the key reason for the conflict between Kattabomman and the Nawab of Arcot?

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