CBSE Class 8 Social Science Reshaping India’s Political Map (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. What were the primary motivations for the Turkic and Afghan invasions of India starting in the 11th century?

A To establish peaceful trade routes and cultural centers. B To learn from India’s administrative and scientific advancements. C For India’s reputed riches, territorial ambitions, and the desire to spread their religion. D To form an alliance with Indian kingdoms against the Mongols.

2. Which of these major political events occurred earliest during the medieval period described in the chapter?

A Establishment of the Vijayanagara Empire B Timur’s attack on Delhi C Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate D Re-establishment of the Mewar Kingdom

3. The construction of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi involved repurposing materials from other structures. What was the source of these materials?

A Imported marble from Persia and high-quality timber. B Materials from 27 destroyed Hindu and Jain temples. C Bricks and mortar made using a unique Mughal technique. D Sandstone from Rajasthan and granite from the Deccan.

4. Which one of Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s ambitious schemes involved moving the capital from Delhi?

A He moved the capital to Agra to be closer to the Taj Mahal. B He shifted the capital to Lahore to counter Mongol invasions. C He shifted the capital to Warangal after defeating the Telugu chieftains. D He moved the capital to Daulatabad, thinking its central location would offer better control.

5. What was the jizya tax imposed by some sultans?

A A trade tax levied on merchants at port cities. B A pilgrimage tax paid by everyone visiting a sacred site. C A tax on all agricultural produce to fund the army. D A tax on non-Muslim subjects for protection and exemption from military service.

6. Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century?

A Two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, who rejected the Delhi Sultanate’s authority. B The Musunuri Nayakas after defeating the Tughlaqs. C Rana Kumbha and Rana Sanga of Mewar. D Krishnadevaraya and his son-in-law Ramaraya.

7. What was the outcome of the Battle of Talikota in 1565?

A Krishnadevaraya led his forces to a decisive victory, securing the Deccan for centuries. B The Mughal Empire intervened and annexed both the Vijayanagara and Deccan Sultanate territories. C A coalition of Deccan Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagara forces, leading to the city’s destruction. D The Vijayanagara Empire defeated the Deccan Sultanates and expanded northwards.

8. How did Babur win the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?

A He blockaded Delhi, forcing the Lodi army to surrender due to lack of supplies. B He used a much larger army and superior cavalry tactics. C He relied heavily on new warfare technologies like gunpowder, field artillery, and matchlock guns. D He formed a strategic alliance with the Rajput clans against Ibrahim Lodi.

9. What was the doctrine of sulh-i-kul promoted by Emperor Akbar?

A A system of creating marriage alliances only with Central Asian rulers. B A military strategy of continuous conquest to keep enemies at bay. C A revenue system based on taxing non-Muslims heavily. D A policy of ‘peace with all’ or tolerance towards all faiths.

10. Under which ruler did the Mughal Empire achieve its greatest territorial expansion?

A Shah Jahan B Akbar C Babur D Aurangzeb