CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 21

1. Which fort is associated with the treaty signed between Shivaji and the Mughals in 1665?

A Raigad Fort B Sinhagad Fort C Purandar Fort D Pratapgad Fort

2. Who was the Mughal general who defeated Shivaji and forced him to sign the Treaty of Purandar?

A Aurangzeb B Jai Singh I C Shaista Khan D Afzal Khan

3. What was the significance of the Treaty of Purandar (1665) for Shivaji?

A Shivaji gained control of all Mughal territories in the Deccan B Shivaji was forced to surrender 23 forts to the Mughals and send his son Sambhaji as a hostage C Shivaji was appointed as the governor of the Deccan by the Mughals D Shivaji agreed to pay annual tribute to the Mughal Emperor

4. How did the geography of the western Deccan plateau contribute to the rise of the Maratha Empire?

A The flat plains made it easy for the Marathas to build large cities and trade routes B The hilly terrain and dense forests helped the Marathas develop guerrilla warfare tactics and defend their territories effectively C The fertile river valleys provided enough wealth to build a large standing army D The coastal location allowed the Marathas to dominate sea trade and become wealthy

5. Shivaji is known for building a strong navy. How did this contribute to the expansion of the Maratha Empire?

A It allowed the Marathas to trade with European nations and gain wealth B It helped the Marathas control the Arabian Sea coastline, challenge foreign powers, and protect their coastal territories C It was used primarily to transport soldiers across rivers during land battles D It helped the Marathas establish colonies in Southeast Asia

6. Analyze the role of Shivaji's mother Jijabai and his mentor Dadaji Kondadev in shaping his character and leadership. How did their influence contribute to the rise of the Maratha Empire?

A Jijabai taught Shivaji trade skills and Dadaji Kondadev trained him in Mughal administrative methods, helping him build alliances with the Mughals B Jijabai instilled in Shivaji a sense of pride, religious values, and stories of heroism, while Dadaji Kondadev provided him with administrative and military training, laying the foundation for his leadership C Jijabai arranged political marriages for Shivaji and Dadaji Kondadev managed the treasury, enabling Shivaji to fund his military campaigns D Jijabai introduced Shivaji to European military tactics and Dadaji Kondadev helped him form alliances with the Deccan Sultanates

7. Evaluate the long-term impact of the Treaty of Purandar on the relationship between the Marathas and the Mughal Empire. What does this event reveal about the political dynamics of the Deccan in the 17th century?

A The treaty permanently weakened the Marathas, and they were never able to challenge the Mughals again, showing the absolute dominance of the Mughal Empire B Although the treaty temporarily weakened Shivaji, he later escaped from Mughal captivity and continued to expand his empire, revealing that the Mughals could not permanently suppress Maratha power despite military victories C The treaty led to a permanent alliance between the Marathas and the Mughals, showing that cooperation was the dominant political strategy in the Deccan D The treaty had no significant impact as Shivaji willingly accepted Mughal authority and focused on peaceful administration of his remaining territories

8. The Bhakti movement, influential in the Maratha cultural revival, spanned from the ___ to the ___ centuries.

A 10th to 13th B 7th to 17th C 18th to 20th D 12th to 14th

9. Which of the following best describes the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the formation of the Maratha Empire?

A He was a Mughal general who later rebelled against the empire B He was a poet who inspired Maratha warriors through his writings C He was the founder who established an independent Maratha kingdom by challenging Mughal and Bijapur Sultanate authority D He was a religious leader who united Marathas through spiritual teachings alone

10. The Maratha administrative system known as the "Ashtapradhan" was a council of how many ministers?

A Six B Eight C Ten D Twelve