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This section includes 81 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Tarabai, who conducted the affairs of the Maratha government from 1700 to 1707 AD, was the widow of the Maratha King |
| A. | hambhaji |
| B. | hivaji II |
| C. | aja Ram |
| D. | hivaji III |
| Answer» D. hivaji III | |
| 2. |
The most powerful Peshwa was |
| A. | alaji Baji Rao |
| B. | aji Rao-I |
| C. | adhava Rao |
| D. | alaji Vishwanath |
| Answer» C. adhava Rao | |
| 3. |
The guerilla warfare was pioneered by |
| A. | urangzeb |
| B. | kbar |
| C. | hivaji |
| D. | alaji Rao |
| Answer» D. alaji Rao | |
| 4. |
Assertion (A): Shivaji aimed at establishing Maratha rule in Delhi. Reason (R): Shivaji took the leadership of the Maratha resistance against the Mughals |
| A. | oth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | oth A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | is true but R is false |
| D. | is false but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of |
| A. | hittor |
| B. | une |
| C. | urandar |
| D. | orna |
| Answer» D. orna | |
| 6. |
The liberal religion preached by the saints of Maharashtra and rigidly followed by Shivaji is known as |
| A. | esh Dharma |
| B. | aharashtra Dharma |
| C. | ashtra Dharma |
| D. | indu Dharma |
| Answer» C. ashtra Dharma | |
| 7. |
On behalf of Aurangzeb Shivaji attacked |
| A. | ujarat |
| B. | onkan |
| C. | urat |
| D. | oena |
| Answer» C. urat | |
| 8. |
The Maratha dominion of Shivaji was known as |
| A. | waraj |
| B. | ulk-i-qadim |
| C. | aharajya |
| D. | aratha Rastra |
| Answer» B. ulk-i-qadim | |
| 9. |
With the help of Baghnuk (Tiger-claws) Shivaji killed |
| A. | fzal khan |
| B. | hayista khan |
| C. | uhamad Khan |
| D. | urangzeb |
| Answer» B. hayista khan | |
| 10. |
Which of the following are true about Shivaji?1. He was a disciple of Ramdas Samarth.2. He levied Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.3. He became the Peshwa |
| A. | , II and III |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | and II |
| D. | II and I |
| Answer» D. II and I | |
| 11. |
The estate of Shivaji's father was |
| A. | onkan |
| B. | oona |
| C. | orna |
| D. | ajgarh |
| Answer» C. orna | |
| 12. |
Sambaji plundered the Mughal territories in |
| A. | eccan |
| B. | ujarat |
| C. | unjab |
| D. | engal |
| Answer» B. ujarat | |
| 13. |
After the death of Rajaram in 1700A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife |
| A. | arabai |
| B. | akshmibai |
| C. | amabi |
| D. | ijabai |
| Answer» B. akshmibai | |
| 14. |
In his early days Shivaji moved with |
| A. | at leaders |
| B. | awali leaders |
| C. | anthals |
| D. | hils |
| Answer» C. anthals | |
| 15. |
The Mughal General, who decisively defeated Shivaji and forced him to conclude the Treaty of Purandar, was |
| A. | haista Khan |
| B. | irza Raja Jai Singh |
| C. | rince Muazzam |
| D. | ilir Khan |
| Answer» C. rince Muazzam | |
| 16. |
The second founder of the Maratha Kingdom was |
| A. | arabai |
| B. | eshwa Balaji Vishwanath |
| C. | eshwa Bajirao |
| D. | hahu |
| Answer» C. eshwa Bajirao | |
| 17. |
Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom by annexing the territories of |
| A. | ijapur |
| B. | ughals |
| C. | oth (a) and (b) above |
| D. | ijapur, Golcunda and the Mughals |
| Answer» D. ijapur, Golcunda and the Mughals | |
| 18. |
Shivaji's Agra Adventure was planned by |
| A. | fzal Khan |
| B. | hayista Khan |
| C. | ai Singh |
| D. | ir Jumla |
| Answer» D. ir Jumla | |
| 19. |
Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition |
| A. | he French |
| B. | he Portuguese |
| C. | he Dutch |
| D. | he English |
| Answer» C. he Dutch | |
| 20. |
Baji Rao-II (1796-1818 A.D.) was the ruler of which dynasty? |
| A. | anda |
| B. | aryanka |
| C. | aurya |
| D. | eshwas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Chhatrapati Sambhaji (1680-1688 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? |
| A. | aratha |
| B. | anda |
| C. | aryanka |
| D. | aurya |
| Answer» B. anda | |
| 22. |
The Shivaji Festival was inaugurated in 1895 by |
| A. | ume |
| B. | orley |
| C. | ilak |
| D. | okhale |
| Answer» D. okhale | |
| 23. |
Under Shivaji each province was under a |
| A. | iceroy |
| B. | overnor |
| C. | iwan |
| D. | amindar |
| Answer» B. overnor | |
| 24. |
The Brahmin minister of Shambhaji (Son and Successor of Shivaji) upon whom he invested the title of 'Pinnacle of Poets' was |
| A. | avi Kalash |
| B. | avindra Acharya |
| C. | avi Bhusan |
| D. | avi Martanda |
| Answer» B. avindra Acharya | |
| 25. |
Under Shivaji's rule, the head of a unit of 25 in the Cavalry was known as |
| A. | umadar |
| B. | avaldar |
| C. | aujdar |
| D. | azari |
| Answer» C. aujdar | |
| 26. |
Shivaji submitted to Jai Singh and signed the treaty of |
| A. | oona |
| B. | urandhar |
| C. | onkan |
| D. | urat |
| Answer» C. onkan | |
| 27. |
Which one of the following method of revenue assessment is related to the Vijayanagara Empire? |
| A. | hauth |
| B. | yotwari |
| C. | ae Rekho |
| D. | ardeshmukhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Mzal Khan who fought with Shivaji was the ruler of |
| A. | ijapur |
| B. | ewar |
| C. | ujarat |
| D. | engal |
| Answer» B. ewar | |
| 29. |
Which one of the following was NOT introduced by Shivaji? |
| A. | and-tax |
| B. | hauth |
| C. | ardeshmukhi |
| D. | ilgrim tax |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Mzal Khan who fought with Shivaji was the ruler of~! |
| A. | Bijapur |
| B. | Mewar |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Bengal |
| Answer» B. Mewar | |
| 31. |
*/*_Which one of the following was NOT introduced by Shivaji?? |
| A. | Land-tax |
| B. | Chauth |
| C. | Sardeshmukhi |
| D. | Pilgrim tax |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
*/*_Shivaji's Agra Adventure was planned by? |
| A. | Afzal Khan |
| B. | Shayista Khan |
| C. | Jai Singh |
| D. | Mir Jumla |
| Answer» D. Mir Jumla | |
| 33. |
*/*_The Brahmin minister of Shambhaji (Son and Successor of Shivaji) upon whom he invested the title of 'Pinnacle of Poets' was? |
| A. | Kavi Kalash |
| B. | Kavindra Acharya |
| C. | Kavi Bhusan |
| D. | Kavi Martanda |
| Answer» B. Kavindra Acharya | |
| 34. |
*/*_Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station was designed by? |
| A. | Frederick William Stevens |
| B. | Santiago Calatrava |
| C. | Fazlur Rahman Khan |
| D. | Frei Otto |
| Answer» B. Santiago Calatrava | |
| 35. |
*/*_Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of? |
| A. | Chittor |
| B. | Pune |
| C. | Purandar |
| D. | Torna |
| Answer» D. Torna | |
| 36. |
*/*_During Shivaji's rule the Council of the State consisted of? |
| A. | Eight Ministers |
| B. | Eighteen Ministers |
| C. | Twelve Ministers |
| D. | Fifteen Ministers |
| Answer» B. Eighteen Ministers | |
| 37. |
*/*_Which of the following are true about Shivaji?1. He was a disciple of Ramdas Samarth.2. He levied Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.3. He became the Peshwa? |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | III and I |
| Answer» D. III and I | |
| 38. |
*/*_In his early days Shivaji moved with? |
| A. | Jat leaders |
| B. | Mawali leaders |
| C. | Santhals |
| D. | Bhils |
| Answer» C. Santhals | |
| 39. |
*/*_Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom by annexing the territories of? |
| A. | Bijapur |
| B. | Mughals |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) above |
| D. | Bijapur, Golcunda and the Mughals |
| Answer» D. Bijapur, Golcunda and the Mughals | |
| 40. |
*/*_Chhatrapati Sambhaji (1680-1688 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?? |
| A. | Maratha |
| B. | Nanda |
| C. | Haryanka |
| D. | Maurya |
| Answer» B. Nanda | |
| 41. |
_ The estate of Shivaji's father was$? |
| A. | Konkan |
| B. | Poona |
| C. | Torna |
| D. | Rajgarh |
| Answer» C. Torna | |
| 42. |
_ The Shivaji Festival was inaugurated in 1895 by$? |
| A. | Hume |
| B. | Morley |
| C. | Tilak |
| D. | Gokhale |
| Answer» D. Gokhale | |
| 43. |
_ Under Shivaji's rule, the head of a unit of 25 in the Cavalry was known as$? |
| A. | Jumadar |
| B. | Havaldar |
| C. | Faujdar |
| D. | Hazari |
| Answer» C. Faujdar | |
| 44. |
_ Tarabai, who conducted the affairs of the Maratha government from 1700 to 1707 AD, was the widow of the Maratha King$? |
| A. | Shambhaji |
| B. | Shivaji II |
| C. | Raja Ram |
| D. | Shivaji III |
| Answer» D. Shivaji III | |
| 45. |
_ The guerilla warfare was pioneered by$? |
| A. | Aurangzeb |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Shivaji |
| D. | Balaji Rao |
| Answer» D. Balaji Rao | |
| 46. |
_ The liberal religion preached by the saints of Maharashtra and rigidly followed by Shivaji is known as$? |
| A. | Desh Dharma |
| B. | Maharashtra Dharma |
| C. | Rashtra Dharma |
| D. | Hindu Dharma |
| Answer» C. Rashtra Dharma | |
| 47. |
_ The Maratha dominion of Shivaji was known as$? |
| A. | Swaraj |
| B. | Mulk-i-qadim |
| C. | Maharajya |
| D. | Maratha Rastra |
| Answer» B. Mulk-i-qadim | |
| 48. |
The estate of Shivaji's father was ? |
| A. | Konkan |
| B. | Poona |
| C. | Torna |
| D. | Rajgarh |
| Answer» C. Torna | |
| 49. |
_ The Mughal General, who decisively defeated Shivaji and forced him to conclude the Treaty of Purandar, was$? |
| A. | Shaista Khan |
| B. | Mirza Raja Jai Singh |
| C. | Prince Muazzam |
| D. | Dilir Khan |
| Answer» C. Prince Muazzam | |
| 50. |
_ Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition$? |
| A. | The French |
| B. | The Portuguese |
| C. | The Dutch |
| D. | The English |
| Answer» C. The Dutch | |