The Rise of the Marathas — Class 8 MCQs with Answers
Class 8 CBSE Social Science · Chapter 3
72 practice questions · 24 Easy · 24 Medium · 24 Hard · Updated
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The Rise of the Marathas — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 8 Social Science)
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- Q1 of 6Easy
The Marathas are a group of people native to the Deccan plateau, more specifically present-day:
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Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation: They are identified with Marathi, which has had a continuous literary history since the 12th century.
- Q2 of 6Easy
Chhatrapati Shivaji was born in 1630 in the Bhonsle clan to Shahji and:
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Answer: Jijabai
Explanation: He grew up in the Pune jāgīr under her watchful eye while Shahji served the Deccan sultanates.
- Q3 of 6Medium
Aurangzeb was unable to leave the Deccan and died without subduing the Marathas mainly because they:
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Answer: staunchly defended their fortresses and often had the upper hand
Explanation: The conflict had spread as far south as Gingee after Rajaram fled there.
- Q4 of 6Medium
Chhatrapati Shivaji abolished hereditary posts and land assignments, instead paying officials:
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Answer: a salary out of the state treasury
Explanation: Officials were also transferred periodically so they could not dictate terms to the king.
- Q5 of 6Hard
Assertion: Maratha society had a solid cultural foundation before it became a political power. Reason: Bhakti saints had spread philosophy in Marathi among ordinary people. Choose the correct option.
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Answer: Both are true, and the reason explains the assertion
Explanation: The chapter draws exactly this link, noting some saints also worked on social organisation and political awareness.
- Q6 of 6Hard
Chhatrapati Shivaji began by capturing 'neglected and unoccupied' forts rather than attacking strong ones because this:
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Answer: built a defensible base at low cost before facing larger powers
Explanation: He then strengthened their defences, consolidating the Pune region first.
The Rise of the Marathas notes: key concepts (Class 8 Social Science)
From a base in the Deccan, Chhatrapati Shivaji built Swarajya on forts, guerrilla tactics and a navy, and set up a salaried administration. After him the Marathas became the largest pan-Indian power before the British.
- Swarajya
- Chhatrapati Shivaji's vision of a sovereign kingdom, extending to political, economic and cultural self-rule.
- Guerrilla warfare
- Using small groups with speed, surprise and knowledge of the terrain to defeat much larger armies.
- Ashta pradhana mandala
- Chhatrapati Shivaji's council of eight ministers, including the Pradhan, Amatya (finance), Senapati (commander-in-chief) and Nyayadhish (chief justice).
- Chauth and sardeshmukhi
- Taxes of 25% and a further 10% collected from provinces outside direct Maratha rule, in return for protection.
- Peshwa
- Persian for 'prime minister'; in the later Maratha state the Peshwa wielded influence even over the Chhatrapati.
- Cartaz
- The naval trade pass Europeans forced Indian ships to buy; the Marathas turned the practice back on them.
- Panchayat (Maratha judiciary)
- A local gathering of officials and prominent men that delivered justice, with appeal to a Maratha chief.
- Jagir
- Land granted for service, whose revenue the holder could collect — a system Chhatrapati Shivaji replaced with salaries.
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From a base in the Deccan, Chhatrapati Shivaji built Swarajya on forts, guerrilla tactics and a navy, and set up a salaried administration. After him the Marathas became the largest pan-Indian power before the British. Key ideas include Swarajya, Guerrilla warfare, Ashta pradhana mandala, Chauth and sardeshmukhi, Peshwa, Cartaz.
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