Question

When was Mangal Pandey executed?
a. 2nd June, 1857
b. 3rd May, 1855
c. 4th May, 1844
d. 8th April, 1857

Answer 1

Hint: Mangal Pandey was executed a month before the First War of Indian Independence had started in the year 1857.

Complete step by step solution: The dates in the question are quite confusing, hence a proper factual knowledge must be sought to solve the question correctly. Let’s look at our options one by one:
a. 2nd June, 1857 – This date is after the First War of independence had begun in India, i.e. 10th May 1857. Hence, Mangal Pandey could not have been executed on this date. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. 3rd May, 1855 – Since we know that after a period of one month of Mangal Pandey’s execution, the First War of Independence began at Meerut. Since the difference between the dates is almost 2 years, it is not possible. So, it is an incorrect option.
c. 4th May, 1844 – Mangal Pandey was not in service in the year 1844. So, the point of him being executed is not valid at all. So, it is an incorrect option.
d. 8th April, 1857 – The date is almost one month prior to the beginning of the First War of Independence in India. Also, this date is after the date on which Mangal Pandey was court martialed. So, it is the correct option.

Note: Mangal Pandey had revolted against the Company Raj on 29 March 1857 and was court-martialed within 7 days. However, the day of revolting, court-martial of Mangal Pandey and execution of Mangal Pandey are all different.