CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. According to Ramachandrapant Amatya, which military elements were viewed as the chief weapons of the European traders?

A Cavalry and archery B Fort walls and catapults C Navy and gunpowder D Elephants and spears

2. Why is Raigad Fort historically significant to the start of the Maratha Empire?

A Shivaji was crowned there in 1674 B It was founded by the British in 1757 C It marked the fall of the Mughal Empire D It served as a European trading factory

3. Which question best reflects a big historical inquiry about Maratha governance raised in the chapter introduction?

A Which crops grew fastest in Deccan soils? B How many forts existed in all of India? C Which monsoon months saw the most rainfall? D What were some features of their governance?

4. Which region is primarily associated with the origins of the Maratha people?

A Coromandel coast in southeastern India B Deccan plateau in present-day Maharashtra C Thar desert in western Rajasthan D Indo-Gangetic plain in northern India

5. Which language is closely linked with Maratha identity and has a long literary history since the 12th century?

A Telugu with classical drama schools B Marathi with continuous literary tradition C Gujarati with merchant guild writings D Kannada with early court poetry

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

A Khilji dynasty from Delhi B Mughal dynasty of Agra C Yadava dynasty of Devagiri D Bahmani dynasty of Gulbarga

7. In the 14th century, which power overcame the Yadava dynasty?

A Khilji Sultanate from Delhi B Portuguese Estado da Índia C Vijayanagara Empire from Hampi D Maratha confederacy under Peshwas

8. What key feature of the Bhakti movement helped its messages spread widely across India?

A Use of Sanskrit epics in royal courts B Composing songs in languages of the masses C Strict monastic rules for elite scholars D Focus on temple architecture competitions

9. Between which centuries did saints and seekers from several parts of India emphasize devotion over external ritualism?

A 5th to 9th centuries across north India B 7th to 17th centuries across many regions C 10th to 12th centuries across the Deccan D 15th to 18th centuries across western India

10. Which statement best describes a central idea of Bhakti as practiced by many saints?

A Political conquest ensures divine favor B Personal devotion leads to spiritual upliftment C Social status determines spiritual access D Ritual purity outweighs inner devotion