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Question (31)

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Shivaji's southern campaign included important regions of present-day

(A) Punjab and Haryana
(B) Northern Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka
(C) Gujarat and Rajasthan
(D) Odisha and West Bengal

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

These territories strengthened Maratha influence in the South.

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Question (32)

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The greatest military advantage gained from the southern expansion was that it

(A) Eliminated European trade completely.
(B) Provided strategic depth against Mughal invasions.
(C) Shifted the capital to Thanjavur.
(D) Ended all wars with Bijapur.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The southern territories improved the Marathas' defensive position.

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Question (33)

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Which action during the southern campaign reflects Shivaji's humanitarian outlook?

(A) He ordered all European settlements to be destroyed.
(B) He prohibited the Dutch from trading slaves.
(C) He captured every coastal town.
(D) He imposed heavy taxes on traders.

Correct Answer: B

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Shivaji opposed the slave trade involving Indians.

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Question (34)

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Shivaji died at approximately what age?

(A) 40 years
(B) 45 years
(C) 50 years
(D) 60 years

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The chapter states that Shivaji died at the age of fifty.

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Question (35)

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European writers compared Shivaji with

(A) Julius Caesar only
(B) Alexander and other ancient generals
(C) Napoleon Bonaparte
(D) Charlemagne

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

His military achievements earned comparisons with Alexander.

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Question (36)

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Which ruler was inspired by Shivaji's struggle against the Mughals and later founded an independent kingdom in Bundelkhand?

(A) Bajirao I
(B) Chhatrasal
(C) Kanhoji Angre
(D) Mahadji Shinde

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Bundela prince Chhatrasal drew inspiration from Shivaji.

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Question (37)

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The Hindi poet Bhushan travelled to Maharashtra mainly to

(A) Join the Maratha army
(B) Meet Shivaji and compose poems praising him
(C) Negotiate with the Mughals
(D) Learn naval warfare

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Bhushan became famous for his poems celebrating Shivaji.

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Question (38)

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Which sequence correctly represents the events?

(A) Coronation → Escape from Agra → Treaty of Purandar
(B) Treaty of Purandar → Escape from Agra → Coronation
(C) Escape from Agra → Sack of Surat → Defeat by Afzal Khan
(D) Coronation → Meeting with Afzal Khan → Birth of Shivaji

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji first signed the Treaty of Purandar, later escaped from Agra, and was crowned in 1674.

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Question (39)

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Which leadership quality is best demonstrated by Shivaji's escape from Agra?

(A) Dependence on foreign allies
(B) Strategic planning and presence of mind
(C) Preference for open battlefield warfare
(D) Reliance on numerical superiority

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

His carefully planned escape showed intelligence and foresight.

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Question (40)

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Which statement best explains why Shivaji is regarded as the founder of Maratha power?

(A) He inherited a vast empire without conflict.
(B) He united the Marathas, established Swarājya, and laid the foundation of an independent state through military skill and visionary leadership.
(C) He ruled only as a Mughal governor.
(D) He avoided administrative and military reforms.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji transformed scattered Maratha forces into a powerful independent kingdom through strategic leadership.

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Shivaji's southern campaign included important regions of present-day

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Question (32)

The greatest military advantage gained from the southern expansion was that it

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Question (33)

Which action during the southern campaign reflects Shivaji's humanitarian outlook?

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Shivaji died at approximately what age?

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Question (35)

European writers compared Shivaji with

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Question (36)

Which ruler was inspired by Shivaji's struggle against the Mughals and later founded an independent kingdom in Bundelkhand?

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Question (37)

The Hindi poet Bhushan travelled to Maharashtra mainly to

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Question (38)

Which sequence correctly represents the events?

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Which leadership quality is best demonstrated by Shivaji's escape from Agra?

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Which statement best explains why Shivaji is regarded as the founder of Maratha power?

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