CLASS- VIII QUIZ 5 : LESSON 3 : THE RISE OF THE MARATHAS

THE RISE OF THE MARATHAS QUIZ

Multiple Choice Quiz

Time: 10:00

51. Which dynasty ruled Maharashtra before Marathas?

A. Maurya B. Yadava C. Gupta D. Shunga

52. Shivaji’s capital was:

A. Pratapgad B. Gingee C. Raigad D. Satara

53. What was the primary method of justice in villages?

A. Mughal court B. Panchayat C. Kotwal D. Police chowki

54. The first Anglo-Maratha War was fought in:

A. 1740 B. 1751 C. 1775 D. 1799

55. What was Shivaji’s mother’s name?

A. Tarabai B. Jijabai C. Mainabai D. Rukmabai

56. Which weapon was common in Maratha army?

A. Guns B. Rockets C. Catapults D. Cannons

57. Shivaji gave pensions to:

A. Poets B. Scholars C. Soldiers’ widows D. Farmers

58. What style of architecture flourished in Thanjavur under Marathas?

A. Indo-Islamic B. Gothic C. Tanjore Painting style D. Mughal Miniature

59. What trade pass did Marathas oppose?

A. Cartaz B. Dastak C. Seal D. Permit

60. Who promoted Maheshwar handloom industry?

A. Shivaji B. Ahilyabai Holkar C. Tarabai D. Shahu Maharaj