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Question (21)
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Which Maratha fort served as an important centre for Shivaji's administration and military activities?
  • (A) Agra Fort
  • (B) Raigad Fort
  • (C) Golconda Fort
  • (D) Chittorgarh Fort

Correct Answer: B
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Question (22)
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Why were hill forts important in Shivaji's resistance against the Mughals?
  • (A) They made surprise attacks and defence easier.
  • (B) They were mainly used for sea trade.
  • (C) They prevented agricultural activities.
  • (D) They were located in desert regions.

Correct Answer: A
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Hill forts provided natural protection and enabled quick attacks and safe retreats.

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Question (23)
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Which Mughal policy contributed to increased resistance from several regional powers?
  • (A) Promotion of religious tolerance by Akbar
  • (B) Expansion through diplomacy alone
  • (C) Religious intolerance and prolonged military campaigns under Aurangzeb
  • (D) Complete withdrawal of the Mughal army

Correct Answer: C
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Question (24)
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Which quality best explains the success of Shivaji's military campaigns?
  • (A) Dependence on large elephant armies only
  • (B) Speed, mobility and knowledge of local terrain
  • (C) Fighting only on open plains
  • (D) Avoiding all forts

Correct Answer: B
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Question (25)
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Which Sikh leader continued resistance against Mughal authority after Guru Gobind Singh?
  • (A) Banda Singh Bahadur
  • (B) Guru Nanak
  • (C) Guru Amar Das
  • (D) Guru Angad Dev

Correct Answer: A
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Question (26)
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Banda Singh Bahadur is remembered mainly because he
  • (A) established the Delhi Sultanate
  • (B) led the Sikhs in armed resistance against Mughal rule
  • (C) served as Aurangzeb's chief minister
  • (D) founded the Mughal Empire

Correct Answer: B
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Question (27)
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If a smaller army repeatedly defeats a larger army through surprise attacks and quick movement, which strategy is being used?
  • (A) Naval warfare
  • (B) Guerrilla warfare
  • (C) Trench warfare
  • (D) Siege warfare only

Correct Answer: B
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Question (28)
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Which statement best explains why guerrilla warfare was difficult for the Mughal army to counter?
  • (A) It relied on fixed battlefields.
  • (B) It avoided direct confrontation and used local geography effectively.
  • (C) It depended only on elephants.
  • (D) It was fought only during winter.

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Guerrilla tactics allowed smaller forces to strike unexpectedly and withdraw before large armies could respond.

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Question (29)
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Why did Maharana Pratap continue resisting the Mughals even after setbacks?
  • (A) He wanted to expand into South India.
  • (B) He wished to preserve the independence of Mewar.
  • (C) He planned to become a Mughal governor.
  • (D) He intended to leave India.

Correct Answer: B
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Question (30)
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Which value is most strongly reflected in the sacrifices of Guru Tegh Bahadur?
  • (A) Religious freedom and courage
  • (B) Commercial success
  • (C) Overseas exploration
  • (D) Military expansion only

Correct Answer: A
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