CLASS- VIII QUIZ 2 : LESSON 3 : THE RISE OF THE MARATHAS

Maratha Quiz

Test Your Knowledge

31. Who was the son of Shivaji who was executed by Aurangzeb?

A. Shahu

B. Sambhaji

C. Rajaram

D. Ekoji

32. What is the Modī script associated with?

A. Persian letters

B. Maratha correspondence

C. Temple inscriptions

D. Vedic rituals

33. Which Maratha ruler rebuilt Kashi Vishwanath temple?

A. Tarabai

B. Shivaji

C. Ahilyabai Holkar

D. Nana Phadnavis

34. Match the Maratha role with the correct person:

A. All correct

B. A & B only

C. A & D only

D. B & C only

35. Assertion (A): The Marathas imposed Chauth and Sardeshmukhi taxes.
Reason (R): They ruled only the central region of India.

A. A is true, R is false

B. Both A and R are true, R is correct explanation

C. A is false, R is true

D. Both A and R are false

36. Which fort was crucial to Shivaji’s southern conquest?

A. Gingee

B. Agra

C. Panhala

D. Satara

37. Who was the Bundela prince inspired by Shivaji?

A. Chhatrasal

B. Surajmal

C. Ranjit Singh

D. Rana Pratap

38. Who succeeded Shivaji after Sambhaji?

A. Shahu

B. Tarabai

C. Rajaram

D. Ekoji

39. Who among the following established a medical centre in Thanjavur?

A. Serfoji II

B. Ekoji

C. Tarabai

D. Bhonsle

40. Who was the first native Indian ruler to start a printing press?

A. Serfoji II

B. Shivaji

C. Peshwa Bajirao

D. Shahu Maharaj