CLASS- VIII QUIZ 4 : LESSON 3 : THE RISE OF THE MARATHAS

THE RISE OF THE MARATHAS

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Time: 10:00

41. Shivaji’s seal carried inscription in which language?

A. Persian B. Marathi C. Sanskrit D. Urdu

42. Which leader led Maratha revival after 1761 defeat?

A. Peshwa Bajirao B. Peshwa Madhavrao I C. Tarabai D. Mahadji Shinde

43. Shivaji’s birth year:

A. 1620 B. 1630 C. 1640 D. 1650

44. What was the 'wagh nakh'?

A. Shield B. Helmet C. Claw weapon D. Cannon

45. What kind of economy did Shivaji support?

A. Only agriculture B. Maritime trade & agriculture C. Only industry D. Mughal system

46. Which European did Shivaji confront over slave trade?

A. British B. Dutch C. French D. Portuguese

47. Who sacked Surat in retaliation to Mughal attack?

A. Tarabai B. Sambhaji C. Shivaji D. Shahu

48. Shivaji's administrative system was:

A. Decentralised B. Religious-based C. Hereditary D. Centralised and merit-based

49. Which was the core of Maratha military power?

A. Elephants B. Forts C. Cannons D. Swords

50. Who ruled after Shivaji’s southern campaigns?

A. Ekoji (in Thanjavur) B. Shahu C. Rajaram D. Sambhaji