CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. After Sambhaji’s death, who became Chhatrapati and fled to Gingee in present-day Tamil Nadu?

A Tarabai, who became Chhatrapati B Shahu, who ruled from Satara C Nana Phadnavis, who led councils D Rajaram, who escaped to Gingee

2. What was a key outcome of the prolonged Mughal-Maratha conflict during Aurangzeb’s later years?

A Marathas emerged as a strong contender B Mughals fully subdued the Deccan C Sikhs controlled most southern forts D Portuguese gained coastal supremacy

3. During rapid expansion after Rajaram, who led large-scale inroads into Mughal territories?

A Hyder Ali, the Mysore ruler B Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa C Shahu, the grandson of Shivaji D Tarabai, the queen of Rajaram

4. How did Maratha governance change from Shivaji’s time to the Peshwa era?

A Became fully centralised under one monarch B Shifted toward a more decentralised structure C Adopted Mughal mansabdari without change D Turned into a theocracy led by priests

5. What was the role of the Peshwa in the Maratha state during the 18th century?

A Local tax collector with minor duties B Foreign envoy managing diplomacy C Prime minister wielding great influence D Temple head supervising rituals

6. Which Peshwa pair was instrumental in pan-Indian expansion of the Marathas?

A Baji Rao I and Nanasaheb Peshwa B Baji Rao II and Nana Phadnavis C Balaji Vishwanath and Madhavrao II D Mahadji Shinde and Holkar Malhar

7. What major event in 1761 temporarily set back Maratha northward expansion?

A Defeat at Panipat against the Afghans B Siege of Gingee by the Mughals C Revolt in Bengal led by zamindars D Annexation of Raigad by the British

8. Who led the recapture of Delhi in 1771, keeping it under Maratha control until the British seized it three decades later?

A Ranjit Singh, the Sikh leader B Mahadji Shinde, also Mahadji Scindia C Sir Eyre Coote, the British officer D Hyder Ali, the Mysore general

9. Which best describes Chhatrapati Shivaji’s administrative style for his kingdom?

A Military governors holding full power B Relatively centralised with paid officials C Feudal councils controlling provinces D Highly decentralized with local autonomy

10. What financial support did Shivaji provide for soldiers’ families?

A Land grants to all veterans B Loans for buying farm tools C Pensions to widows of fallen soldiers D Tax exemptions for entire villages