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

1. Which statement about Maratha weaponry in the 18th century is accurate?

A Artillery was banned by edicts B European weapons were ignored C Only swords and lances were used D Guns and rockets were also used

2. Which leader is noted for raising a large European-style army?

A Nana Phadnavis B Mahadji Shinde C Hyder Ali D The Nizam of Hyderabad

3. Which statement best explains why forts were central to Maratha power?

A They stored surplus grain during poor monsoons B They controlled key routes and sheltered mobile armies C They displayed royal art collected from conquered lands D They trained elephants for use in ceremonial parades

4. Who emphasized that forts are the core of the state and ensure survival against invasions?

A Kanhoji Angre in naval dispatches B Ramachandrapant Amatya in Adnyapatra C A European envoy in travel notes D A local kotwal in city records

5. What was Kanhoji Angre’s key advantage despite Maratha ships being less advanced?

A Smaller crews trained in desert warfare B Alliances with Dutch land armies C Superior geography use and battle tactics D Heavy cannons with longer firing ranges

6. What did European powers require Indian ships to purchase for safe passage?

A Cargo seals checked at customs B Naval trade passes called cartaz C Harbor taxes issued by governors D Guild permits from local merchants

7. How did the Marathas respond to the European cartaz practice?

A They banned all European traders from ports B They ignored passes and avoided sea routes C They demanded passes from Europeans themselves D They adopted the cartaz at a lower price

8. In 1665, how did the ruler of Muscat react upon learning the size of Shivaji’s navy?

A He launched a surprise coastal assault B He surrendered his ships for inspection C He retreated into the harbor with ships D He signed a permanent trade treaty

9. Which feature best describes the Maratha judicial system of the period?

A Severe punishments used for most offenses B Efficient justice noted for moderation C Verdicts final with no right to appeal D Trials conducted only by royal priests

10. What was the panchayat in the Maratha context?

A A military unit guarding forts B A naval office issuing sea passes C A local body of officials and notable men D A tax on bridges and ferries