CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 4

1. Where did Shivaji arrange the fateful meeting with Afzal Khan?

A Inside the palace at Raigad citadel B At a coastal fort near Sindhudurg C At the foot of Pratapgad fort in forests D On a bridge near the city of Bijapur

2. Which weapon is associated with Shivaji’s killing of Afzal Khan in close combat?

A Wagh nakh or tiger’s claw B Double-curved talwar sword C Matchlock musket pistol D Heavy steel battle axe

3. What modern term closely matches Shivaji’s night raid on Shaista Khan’s camp with few soldiers?

A Surgical strike with precise targeting B Open-field decisive battle C Prolonged urban siege warfare D Naval embargo and blockade

4. Why was the sacking of Surat significant for the Mughal Empire?

A It destroyed the city for decades B It ended all Mughal maritime trade C It insulted imperial prestige and wealth D It forced Aurangzeb to abdicate power

5. Which careful action did Shivaji take during the raid on Surat?

A Avoided harming religious places and Parekh’s house B Burned all temples to intimidate rivals C Collected taxes but spared the treasury D Confiscated only European property

6. What diplomatic message did Shivaji send to European agents in Surat?

A Invite them to settle in Raigad B Request alliance against Bijapur C Offer peace in exchange for ships D Demand immediate presents of money

7. What was the outcome of Jai Singh’s campaign leading to the Treaty of Purandar for Shivaji?

A He defeated Jai Singh in open battle B He conquered Agra and captured Aurangzeb C He ceded territory and Sambhaji served Mughals D He annexed Surat permanently to his realm

8. Who persuaded Shivaji to visit the Mughal court at Agra?

A Aurangzeb invited personally B Jai Singh urged the visit C A Mughal general insisted D Sambhaji requested audience

9. What clever method did Shivaji and Sambhaji use to escape house arrest in Agra?

A Bribed the palace guards B Scaled the outer walls C Hid inside gift baskets D Disguised as monks leaving

10. In which year was Shivaji formally crowned at Raigad with full Vedic rites?

A 1674 at Raigad fort B 1664 at Raigad fort C 1681 in Pune city D 1670 at Pratapgad