CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. According to the source, what was a key feature of Shivaji's civilian administration that distinguished it from the prevailing Mughal or Sultanate systems?

A he paid government officials a salary from the state treasury instead of assigning them land B he establish the peshwa as the supreme authority, wielding power over the king C he granted large hereditary land assignment (jagirs) to all his top officials

2. Ahilyabai Holkar rebuilt the famous —

A Qutub Minar B Kashi Vishwanath Temple C Red Fort D Sun Temple

3. What were the 'chauth' and 'sardeshmukhi' taxes levied by the Marathas?

A Taxes paid by European merchants for permission to trade at Maratha ports. B Taxes collected exclusively from Maratha peasants to fund the navy. C Taxes levied on non-Maratha provinces in return for protection and non-interference. D An internal income tax and a religious tax imposed on all subjects within the Maratha kingdom.

4. What policy did Shivaji introduce towards widows of soldiers?

A They were exempted from taxes B They received pensions and their sons were offered military posts C They were sent to royal ashrams D They were given land grants

5. Which Maratha leader recaptured Delhi in 1771 after the decline of Mughal power?

A Tarabai B Nana Phadnavis C Mahadji Shinde D Baji Rao II

6. In the 14th century the Yadava dynasty was overcome by -

A Shivaji B Afzal Khan C Mughal ruler Aurangzeb D Khilji Sultanate

7. The saints in Maharashtra who gained popularity at the time who helped translate important texts like the Upanishad were-

A Dyaneshwar,Tukaram,rajaram,namdev B Dnhaneshwar,Tukaram,Namdev,Ramdas C Ramdas,Tukaram,shivaji,shahji

8. What weapon did Shivaji use to kill Afzal Khan?

A Wagh claw B Tiger tail C Guns and spears D Wāgh nakh

9. Where is Gingee according to the present day ?

A Kerala B Tamil Nadu C Maharashtra D Mughal

10. Which European groups are described as the “hat-wearers” engaged in trade in India around 1715?

A English, Russians, Norwegians, Belgians, Poles B Portuguese, English, Dutch, French, Danes C Spanish, Germans, Italians, Swiss, Swedes D Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italians, Greeks