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Q203. With reference to the ‘revolt of the year’ , who of the following was betrayed by a ‘friend’ captured and put to death by the British?

With reference to the ‘revolt of the year’ , who of the following was betrayed by a ‘friend’ captured and put to death by the British?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2006 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Tantia Tope

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Tantia Tope (Ramchandra Panduranga), one of the prominent military leaders of the 1857 Revolt, carried out guerrilla warfare against the British in Central India. He was betrayed by his trusted associate Raja Man Singh of Narwar while asleep in the Paron forest, captured by British troops, and hanged on April 18, 1859, at Shivpuri.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q203)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → 1857 & Aftermath
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Tantia Tope

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2006 Q203

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 203 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 Modern History (1857 & Aftermath) question is Option (D): "Tantia Tope". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2006 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "1857 & Aftermath". You can explore all repeated questions from 1857 & Aftermath in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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