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Question (21)

QN0020712

During the eighteenth century, the Marathas gradually emerged as the

(A) Weakest regional power in India
(B) Most powerful Indian political force after the decline of the Mughals
(C) Permanent allies of the British
(D) Rulers of South-East Asia

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The decline of Mughal authority enabled the Marathas to become the leading Indian power.

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Question (22)

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Which region came under Maratha influence during their northward expansion?

(A) Punjab only
(B) Malwa
(C) Sri Lanka
(D) Tibet

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Malwa became one of the important regions under Maratha influence.

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Question (23)

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Which Maratha leader is credited with extending Maratha influence up to Delhi?

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

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Bajirao I greatly expanded Maratha influence in northern India.

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Question (24)

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Which factor contributed most to the expansion of Maratha power after Shivaji?

(A) British military assistance
(B) Declining Mughal authority and capable Maratha leadership
(C) Portuguese naval support
(D) Continuous peace throughout India

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Mughal decline created opportunities for Maratha expansion.

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Question (25)

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Which Maratha family became prominent in the Indore region?

(A) Holkar
(B) Bhonsle
(C) Gaekwad
(D) Angre

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Holkar family established its influence around Indore.

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Question (26)

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The Scindia (Shinde) family became associated mainly with

(A) Gwalior
(B) Mysore
(C) Kochi
(D) Madurai

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Scindias established their power in Gwalior.

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Question (27)

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The Gaekwad family established its influence primarily in

(A) Bengal
(B) Baroda (Vadodara)
(C) Delhi
(D) Hyderabad

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Gaekwads ruled Baroda in present-day Gujarat.

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Question (28)

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The Bhonsle family became especially influential in

(A) Nagpur
(B) Jaipur
(C) Lucknow
(D) Agra

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Bhonsles ruled the Nagpur region.

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Question (29)

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Which statement best explains the rise of powerful Maratha families during the eighteenth century?

(A) The Maratha state expanded and entrusted different regions to capable leaders.
(B) The British divided the Maratha kingdom.
(C) The Mughal Emperor appointed them.
(D) European traders selected local rulers.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Expansion required regional administration by trusted commanders.

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Question (30)

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The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in

(A) 1757
(B) 1761
(C) 1765
(D) 1772

Correct Answer: B

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The Third Battle of Panipat took place in 1761.

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During the eighteenth century, the Marathas gradually emerged as the

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Question (22)

Which region came under Maratha influence during their northward expansion?

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Question (23)

Which Maratha leader is credited with extending Maratha influence up to Delhi?

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Question (24)

Which factor contributed most to the expansion of Maratha power after Shivaji?

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Question (25)

Which Maratha family became prominent in the Indore region?

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The Scindia (Shinde) family became associated mainly with

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The Gaekwad family established its influence primarily in

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The Bhonsle family became especially influential in

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Question (29)

Which statement best explains the rise of powerful Maratha families during the eighteenth century?

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The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in

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