CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 13

1. Why did many saints and seekers prefer bhakti over merely external ritualism?

A It focused on spiritual upliftment B It increased temple revenues C It required complex ceremonies D It enforced strict caste rules

2. Which pair correctly matches figure and description seen in the material?

A Sant Tukaram on a postal stamp B Chhatrapati Shivaji on a coin C Sant Ramdas on a mural D Yadava king on a statue

3. In which year was Shivaji born into the Bhonsle clan to Shahji and Jijabai?

A 1645 B 1605 C 1627 D 1630

4. While Shahji served the Deccan sultanates, where did young Shivaji grow up under Jijabai’s guidance?

A In his jagir at Pune B At a fort near Goa C In Bijapur city D On ships along the coast

5. What situation in the Pune region during Shivaji’s childhood caused hardship for common people?

A Severe drought and famine B Loss of trade along silk routes C Infighting among Deccan sultans D Foreign invasions from Europe

6. At age sixteen, how did Shivaji first consolidate control over the Pune region?

A By forming a naval fleet B By taxing village councils C By capturing neglected forts D By signing treaties with Mughals

7. What term best describes Shivaji’s vision of a sovereign kingdom that grew to include political, economic, and cultural aspects?

A Rajputana B Swarajya C Pratapgad D Samrajya

8. Why did Shivaji establish a navy as his kingdom expanded to India’s west coast?

A To secure coastal resources B To patrol rivers in the Deccan C To imitate European powers D To transport pilgrims inland

9. Which tactic did Shivaji use to defeat larger armies by leveraging speed, surprise, and terrain knowledge?

A Guerrilla warfare B Open-field charges C Mercenary pike squares D Siege bombardment

10. Which Bijapur general met Shivaji near Pratapgad and was killed during their encounter?

A Shaista Khan B Afzal Khan C Mir Jumla D Aurangzeb