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Question (11)

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Shivaji expanded his kingdom towards India's west coast mainly because he wanted to

(A) Build a new capital there
(B) Secure access to coastal resources
(C) Escape Mughal attacks permanently
(D) Shift agriculture to the coast

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Coastal control provided access to valuable resources.

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Question (12)

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Establishing a permanent navy was considered revolutionary because

(A) Every Indian kingdom already possessed one
(B) Few contemporary Indian powers maintained a full-time naval force
(C) Ships were not used for trade at that time
(D) The Marathas never fought on land

Correct Answer: B

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A permanent navy was uncommon among Indian kingdoms.

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Question (13)

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Guerrilla warfare mainly relies on

(A) Large armies fighting in open fields
(B) Speed, surprise and knowledge of local terrain
(C) Heavy artillery only
(D) Naval blockades

Correct Answer: B

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Guerrilla warfare depends on mobility, surprise and knowledge of the terrain.

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Question (14)

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Which advantage of the Marathas made guerrilla warfare highly effective?

(A) Their enormous army size
(B) Their familiarity with the local mountains and forests
(C) Their superior artillery
(D) Their alliance with European powers

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Knowledge of difficult terrain gave the Marathas a strategic advantage.

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Question (15)

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Afzal Khan agreed to meet Shivaji

(A) Inside Bijapur Fort
(B) At the foot of Pratapgad Fort amidst thick forests
(C) In the Mughal court at Agra
(D) At Surat Port

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The meeting took place near Pratapgad Fort in a forested area.

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Question (16)

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The defeat of Afzal Khan's army mainly resulted from

(A) A massive naval attack
(B) Surprise guerrilla attacks by Maratha soldiers hidden in the mountains
(C) Assistance from the Mughal Empire
(D) The use of cannons alone

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Hidden Maratha forces launched surprise attacks using guerrilla tactics.

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Question (17)

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Shaista Khan invaded Shivaji's territories and remained there for approximately

(A) One year
(B) Two years
(C) Three years
(D) Five years

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Shaista Khan occupied the region for nearly three years.

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Question (18)

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Shivaji's raid on Shaista Khan's camp is considered remarkable because he

(A) Used only a small group of soldiers to launch a surprise night attack
(B) Defeated a large navy at sea
(C) Captured Delhi immediately afterwards
(D) Avoided entering the enemy camp

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The carefully planned night raid forced Shaista Khan to flee.

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Question (19)

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Shivaji attacked Surat mainly as

(A) A pilgrimage to Gujarat
(B) Retaliation for prolonged Mughal attacks on his territories
(C) Preparation for fighting the Portuguese
(D) An attempt to shift his capital

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The sack of Surat was a retaliatory action after repeated Mughal invasions.

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Question (20)

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Which incident best demonstrates that Shivaji combined military strength with moral restraint?

(A) He attacked every settlement in Surat.
(B) He avoided attacking religious places and spared the house of a charitable person during the sack of Surat.
(C) He ordered the destruction of all places of worship.
(D) He captured civilians for ransom.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Despite capturing enormous wealth, Shivaji respected religious places and innocent citizens.

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Question (11)

Shivaji expanded his kingdom towards India's west coast mainly because he wanted to

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Question (12)

Establishing a permanent navy was considered revolutionary because

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Question (13)

Guerrilla warfare mainly relies on

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Question (14)

Which advantage of the Marathas made guerrilla warfare highly effective?

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Question (15)

Afzal Khan agreed to meet Shivaji

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Question (16)

The defeat of Afzal Khan's army mainly resulted from

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Question (17)

Shaista Khan invaded Shivaji's territories and remained there for approximately

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Question (18)

Shivaji's raid on Shaista Khan's camp is considered remarkable because he

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Question (19)

Shivaji attacked Surat mainly as

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Which incident best demonstrates that Shivaji combined military strength with moral restraint?

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