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Question (1)

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After the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1680, who became the next ruler of the Maratha kingdom?

(A) Rajaram
(B) Sambhaji
(C) Tarabai
(D) Shahu

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Sambhaji, Shivaji's eldest son, succeeded him in 1680.

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Question (2)

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Sambhaji was captured and executed by the forces of

(A) Bahadur Shah I
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Nizam-ul-Mulk
(D) Ahmad Shah Abdali

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Aurangzeb had Sambhaji captured and executed in 1689.

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Question (3)

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After Sambhaji's death, who became the Maratha ruler?

(A) Tarabai
(B) Rajaram
(C) Shahu
(D) Bajirao I

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rajaram succeeded Sambhaji and continued the struggle.

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Question (4)

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Rajaram shifted his capital to Gingee mainly because

(A) It was a prosperous trading centre.
(B) It offered a secure base away from Mughal attacks.
(C) It was the largest city in Maharashtra.
(D) It was close to Delhi.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Gingee provided a strategically safe location to continue resistance.

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Question (5)

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The fort of Gingee is located in present-day

(A) Maharashtra
(B) Karnataka
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Gingee Fort is located in present-day Tamil Nadu.

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Question (6)

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After Rajaram's death, leadership of the Maratha resistance was taken over by

(A) Jijabai
(B) Tarabai
(C) Ahilyabai Holkar
(D) Gopikabai

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Tarabai became the leader and continued resistance against the Mughals.

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Question (7)

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Which quality of Tarabai is most strongly highlighted in the chapter?

(A) Naval leadership
(B) Courageous political and military leadership
(C) Literary achievements
(D) Religious reforms

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Tarabai effectively led the Marathas during a difficult period.

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Question (8)

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Aurangzeb spent the last years of his life mainly trying to

(A) Defeat the British.
(B) Crush the Maratha resistance.
(C) Conquer Sri Lanka.
(D) Expand into Nepal.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Much of Aurangzeb's final years were spent fighting the Marathas.

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Question (9)

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Aurangzeb died in the year

(A) 1700
(B) 1707
(C) 1715
(D) 1720

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Aurangzeb died in 1707.

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Question (10)

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Aurangzeb's long campaign against the Marathas ultimately

(A) Completely destroyed the Maratha kingdom.
(B) Weakened the Mughal Empire while failing to eliminate the Marathas.
(C) Ended British expansion.
(D) Strengthened Mughal finances.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The prolonged war exhausted Mughal resources.

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Question (1)

After the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1680, who became the next ruler of the Maratha kingdom?

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Question (2)

Sambhaji was captured and executed by the forces of

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Question (3)

After Sambhaji's death, who became the Maratha ruler?

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Question (4)

Rajaram shifted his capital to Gingee mainly because

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Question (5)

The fort of Gingee is located in present-day

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Question (6)

After Rajaram's death, leadership of the Maratha resistance was taken over by

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Question (7)

Which quality of Tarabai is most strongly highlighted in the chapter?

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Question (8)

Aurangzeb spent the last years of his life mainly trying to

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Question (9)

Aurangzeb died in the year

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Question (10)

Aurangzeb's long campaign against the Marathas ultimately

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