CBSE Class 8 Social Science Reshaping India’s Political Map (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 19

1. Identify the new military technologies central to Babur’s victory at Panipat.

A Crossbows, long pikes B Composite bows, camel cavalry C War elephants, steel chariots D Gunpowder, field artillery, matchlocks

2. Which event in 1526 marked the beginning of Mughal rule in North India?

A Siege of Delhi by Sher Shah B Battle of Chittor against Rajputs C Second Battle of Panipat against Himu D First Battle of Panipat against Ibrahim Lodi

3. Why did Babur decide to remain in Hindustan instead of returning to Central Asia?

A Wealth and artisans made India attractive B Lack of rivals in Central Asia C Invitation from Rajput princes D Orders from the Ottoman sultan

4. Who briefly ruled Delhi under the name Hemchandra Vikramaditya before being captured at Panipat?

A Sher Khan, a zamindar B Todar Mal, a revenue man C Bairam Khan, a regent D Himu, a skilled commander

5. At what age did Akbar become emperor after Humayun’s death?

A Nine years old B Twenty-five years old C Eighteen years old D Thirteen years old

6. During the siege of Chittor, which tragic act did many Rajput women perform to avoid enslavement?

A Jauhar, mass self-immolation B Hijra, strategic retreat C Zakat, alms giving D Satyagraha, non-violence

7. Which policy is closest in meaning to Akbar’s doctrine of sulh-i-kul?

A Peace with all and tolerance of all faiths B Forced conversion of conquered peoples C Exclusive alliance with Rajput kingdoms D Restoration of jizya on non-Muslims

8. Which policy best reflects Akbar’s principle of sulh‑i‑kul?

A Tax on non‑Muslim subjects B Forced religious conversions C Exclusive support for Muslims D Peace with all communities

9. Which action shows Akbar’s cultural synthesis at court?

A Translating Sanskrit works into Persian B Expelling Hindu scholars from debates C Destroying temples near Agra D Banning Persian literature in courts

10. Where did Akbar establish a house of translation that produced Persian versions of Sanskrit texts?

A Ajmer desert encampment B Lahore royal gardens C Delhi Red Fort complex D Fatehpur Sikri near Agra