56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2014
Which of the following statements is correct?
aIn 1857 the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the British with men and money✓ Correct
bIn 1857 the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the British with men, not money
cIn 1857 the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the British with money not men
dIn 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon and Hatwa and their fellow landlords opposed the British
Explanation
In the Revolt of 1857, some major zamindars of Bihar provided substantial help to the British with both money and men. Zamindars who helped the British in this manner included those of Darbhanga, Dumraon and Hatwa.
general-geography