CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 12

1. When designing a Maratha coin to show achievements and values, which symbol choice fits the goal best?

A Random animal without meaning B Symbol linked to key victories C Logo of a modern company D Abstract shape with no context

2. Which group of European traders is explicitly mentioned as conducting trade in early 18th-century India alongside others?

A Portuguese, English, Dutch, French, Danes B Spanish, Italians, Germans, Swiss, Belgians C Russians, Austrians, Swedes, Norwegians, Poles D Americans, Canadians, Irish, Scots, Welsh

3. What primary concern does Ramachandrapant Amatya express about the European traders described in 1715?

A They were intent on expanding territory and spreading religion B They lacked ships and relied only on horse cavalry C They preferred peaceful trade and avoided any fort building D They were restricted to inland markets by local rulers

4. Raigad Fort is highlighted for which key event related to the Maratha Empire?

A Birthplace of Peshwa Bajirao I in 1700 B Site of the last Maratha–British battle in 1818 C Signing of the Treaty of Surat with the Mughals D Coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1674

5. Which region is most closely associated with the origin of the Maratha people?

A Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh B Deccan plateau in Maharashtra C Punjab plains near Lahore D Coastal delta of Bengal

6. The primary language identified with the Marathas is

A Marathi with rich literary history B Telugu with royal chronicles C Kannada with temple inscriptions D Gujarati with maritime heritage

7. During the 13th century, most of Maharashtra was ruled by which dynasty with Devagiri as its capital?

A Yadava dynasty at Devagiri B Khilji dynasty at Delhi C Mughal dynasty at Agra D Chola dynasty at Thanjavur

8. In the 14th century, the Yadava dynasty in Maharashtra was overcome by which power?

A Gajapati rulers from Cuttack B Sultanate of Gujarat from Ahmedabad C Vijayanagara Empire from Hampi D Khilji Sultanate from Delhi

9. Between the 7th and 17th centuries, what religious trend spread widely through India?

A Vedic fire sacrifices B Buddhist monastic revival C Asceticism emphasizing isolation D Bhakti emphasizing devotion

10. What was a key feature of bhakti practice that helped its messages reach many people?

A Devotional songs in local languages B Exclusive rituals in Sanskrit alone C Royal edicts carved on pillars D Pilgrimages limited to elites