CBSE Class 8 Social Science Reshaping India’s Political Map (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 21

1. Which cities are mentioned as places where temples were destroyed during Aurangzeb’s reign?

A Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur B Ajmer, Fatehpur Sikri, Gwalior C Banaras, Mathura, Somnath D Agra, Lahore, Multan

2. Look at the painting of Aurangzeb in court under a tent canopy. What object is prominently associated with him in this scene?

A A hawk perched near his hand B A sword held aloft by courtiers C A jeweled globe on a cushion D A manuscript open on a stand

3. Which strategy best describes Maharana Pratap’s method of resisting the Mughals after Haldighati?

A Prolonged sieges of fortified Mughal cities B Open-field set battles with heavy cavalry C Guerrilla warfare using terrain and surprise D Naval raids on Mughal river fleets

4. What was the Khalsa founded by Guru Gobind Singh primarily meant to do?

A Spread trade networks across Central Asia B Create a disciplined Sikh community of saint-soldiers C Compile ancient Sanskrit philosophical texts D Negotiate a permanent truce with the Mughals

5. Which statement about Rajput resistance in the 16th century is most accurate?

A Rajputs relied solely on foreign mercenaries for battles B Rajput leaders like Maharana Pratap continued armed resistance C Rajputs uniformly accepted Mughal suzerainty without conflict D Rajput clans migrated out of India to avoid wars

6. In the Ahom Paik system, what obligation did paiks typically have?

A Exclusive naval combat assignments B Seasonal military and public works duty C Permanent monastic service for life D Only tax payment without service

7. Why did guerrilla warfare suit Maharana Pratap’s situation after the battle of Haldighati?

A It required fewer supplies and used hill terrain advantage B It allowed direct sieges of Mughal capitals C It relied on river fleets and coastal forts D It depended on large standing infantry formations

8. What role did local allies like the Bhils play in Mewar’s resistance?

A Offered archery support and guidance through terrain B Supplied cannons made in coastal foundries C Provided cavalry trained in European drill D Negotiated peace treaties with the Mughals

9. Which statement best explains the significance of the Paik system for the Ahom state?

A It replaced land revenue with trade duties only B It centralised labour and defence through rotating service C It privatised the army under noble households D It abolished all peasant obligations to the state

10. Which development most changed the Sikh community under Guru Gobind Singh’s leadership?

A Relocation to the Deccan plateau permanently B Militarisation through initiation into the Khalsa C Alliance with the Portuguese naval forces D Adoption of maritime trade with Europe