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Question (11)

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Which official supervised religious affairs and charitable grants?

(A) Nyayadhish
(B) Panditrao
(C) Sachiv
(D) Amatya

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Panditrao managed religious matters.

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Question (12)

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The Nyayadhish was responsible for

(A) Collecting taxes
(B) Administering justice
(C) Conducting diplomacy
(D) Supervising forts

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Nyayadhish functioned as the chief judicial officer.

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Question (13)

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Which feature best distinguishes Shivaji's ministerial system from a purely military administration?

(A) Every minister commanded troops.
(B) Different ministers handled specialised civil functions.
(C) Only religious officials existed.
(D) Administration depended entirely on local chiefs.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Responsibilities were divided among specialised ministers.

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Question (14)

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Why was dividing work among eight ministers an effective administrative practice?

(A) It reduced the need for governance.
(B) It allowed specialised supervision of different departments.
(C) It eliminated the need for the king.
(D) It replaced district administration.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Specialisation improves efficiency and accountability.

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Question (15)

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Shivaji's promotion of Marathi in administration mainly aimed to

(A) Encourage greater participation by local officials.
(B) Replace agriculture with trade.
(C) Reduce military expenditure.
(D) Promote foreign languages.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Using the local language made administration more accessible.

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Question (16)

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If a dispute regarding justice arose in the kingdom, which Aṣṭapradhān member would primarily deal with it?

(A) Nyayadhish
(B) Sumant
(C) Senapati
(D) Sachiv

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Nyayadhish headed judicial administration.

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Question (17)

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Which situation would most likely require the involvement of the Sumant?

(A) Negotiating peace with a neighbouring kingdom
(B) Repairing a fort
(C) Conducting a religious ceremony
(D) Auditing tax records

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Foreign relations came under the Sumant.

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Question (18)

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A ruler wants efficient governance by assigning one minister to finance, another to justice and another to defence. Which feature of Maratha administration does this reflect?

(A) Guerrilla warfare
(B) Functional division of responsibilities in the Aṣṭapradhān
(C) Feudal taxation
(D) Naval expansion

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Aṣṭapradhān followed departmental distribution of work.

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Question (19)

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Which administrative measure best reflects Shivaji's effort to strengthen indigenous traditions?

(A) Replacing Marathi with Persian
(B) Preparing the Rājyavyavahārakośa and promoting Indian languages in administration
(C) Appointing only foreign advisers
(D) Abolishing written records

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji encouraged the use of Indian languages and administrative terminology.

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Question (20)

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Which statement best summarises the administrative system introduced by Shivaji?

(A) Governance depended entirely on military commanders.
(B) Administration combined efficient ministerial organisation with promotion of indigenous languages and justice.
(C) All decisions were taken only by village councils.
(D) Foreign officials managed most departments.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji established an organised administration with specialised ministers and promoted Indian languages in governance.

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Which official supervised religious affairs and charitable grants?

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The Nyayadhish was responsible for

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Which feature best distinguishes Shivaji's ministerial system from a purely military administration?

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Why was dividing work among eight ministers an effective administrative practice?

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Question (15)

Shivaji's promotion of Marathi in administration mainly aimed to

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Question (16)

If a dispute regarding justice arose in the kingdom, which Aṣṭapradhān member would primarily deal with it?

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Which situation would most likely require the involvement of the Sumant?

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Question (18)

A ruler wants efficient governance by assigning one minister to finance, another to justice and another to defence. Which feature of Maratha administration does this reflect?

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Which administrative measure best reflects Shivaji's effort to strengthen indigenous traditions?

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Which statement best summarises the administrative system introduced by Shivaji?

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