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Question (1)

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Chhatrapati Shivaji was born in the Bhonsle clan to

(A) Shahji and Tarabai
(B) Shahji and Jijabai
(C) Sambhaji and Jijabai
(D) Shahji and Soyarabai

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji was born in 1630 to Shahji and Jijabai.

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Question (2)

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During Shivaji's childhood, Shahji was frequently away because he

(A) Governed Delhi
(B) Served the Deccan Sultanates
(C) Lived in Gujarat
(D) Travelled to Europe

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shahji served the Deccan Sultanates and remained away from his family.

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Question (3)

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Shivaji spent most of his childhood in the jāgīr located at

(A) Satara
(B) Pune
(C) Raigad
(D) Kolhapur

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji grew up in the Pune jāgīr under Jijabai's guidance.

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Question (4)

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According to the chapter, a jāgīr refers to

(A) A military fort used for defence
(B) A piece of land granted in return for service
(C) A royal palace for ministers
(D) A naval trading centre

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A jāgīr was land granted by a ruler in return for service, from which taxes could be collected.

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Question (5)

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Which factor created severe hardship for the common people around Pune during Shivaji's childhood?

(A) Foreign invasions by the British
(B) Continuous fighting among the Deccan Sultanates
(C) Frequent floods in the region
(D) Lack of agricultural land

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Constant conflicts among the Deccan Sultanates caused hardship to the people.

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Question (6)

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Shivaji launched his first military campaigns when he was approximately

(A) 12 years old
(B) 16 years old
(C) 20 years old
(D) 25 years old

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji began his military campaigns at about sixteen years of age.

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Question (7)

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Shivaji initially strengthened his position by capturing

(A) Major Mughal capitals
(B) Neglected and unoccupied forts around Pune
(C) Portuguese settlements
(D) Coastal ports of Gujarat

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

His early strategy focused on securing neglected forts around Pune.

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Question (8)

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After capturing the forts, Shivaji immediately focused on

(A) Selling them to local chiefs
(B) Strengthening their defences
(C) Converting them into markets
(D) Handing them over to the Mughals

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Strong fortifications ensured long-term control.

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Question (9)

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Shivaji's vision of 'Swarājya' gradually expanded to include

(A) Only military conquest
(B) Political, economic and cultural aspects
(C) Maritime trade alone
(D) Religious rituals only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Swarājya represented comprehensive self-rule.

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Question (10)

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Which action best reflects Shivaji's long-term planning during his early campaigns?

(A) Capturing forts and immediately abandoning them
(B) Capturing forts and strengthening their defences
(C) Depending entirely on foreign soldiers
(D) Avoiding administration of conquered areas

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Fortification showed preparation for lasting rule.

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Question (1)

Chhatrapati Shivaji was born in the Bhonsle clan to

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Question (2)

During Shivaji's childhood, Shahji was frequently away because he

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Question (3)

Shivaji spent most of his childhood in the jāgīr located at

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Question (4)

According to the chapter, a jāgīr refers to

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Question (5)

Which factor created severe hardship for the common people around Pune during Shivaji's childhood?

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Question (6)

Shivaji launched his first military campaigns when he was approximately

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Question (7)

Shivaji initially strengthened his position by capturing

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Question (8)

After capturing the forts, Shivaji immediately focused on

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Question (9)

Shivaji's vision of 'Swarājya' gradually expanded to include

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Question (10)

Which action best reflects Shivaji's long-term planning during his early campaigns?

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