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Question (1)

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Why are the Marathas primarily identified as a distinct group of people?

(A) Their occupation
(B) Their language, Marathi
(C) Their religion
(D) Their dress

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Marathas are identified with the Marathi language, which has a rich literary tradition.

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Question (2)

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Which present-day Indian state is regarded as the homeland of the Marathas?

(A) Karnataka
(B) Gujarat
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Telangana

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Marathas are native to the Deccan Plateau, especially present-day Maharashtra.

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Question (3)

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Marathi has enjoyed a rich and continuous literary history since approximately the

(A) 8th century
(B) 10th century
(C) 12th century
(D) 15th century

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Marathi literature has flourished continuously since the 12th century.

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Question (4)

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Which dynasty ruled most of Maharashtra during the 13th century?

(A) Chola dynasty
(B) Yadava dynasty
(C) Mughal dynasty
(D) Vijayanagara dynasty

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Yadava dynasty ruled most of Maharashtra before the Khilji conquest.

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Question (5)

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Devagiri, the capital of the Yadava dynasty, is known today as

(A) Aurangabad
(B) Daulatabad
(C) Bidar
(D) Kolhapur

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Devagiri is the present-day Daulatabad.

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Question (6)

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The Yadava dynasty lost control of Maharashtra mainly because it was conquered by the

(A) Tughlaq Sultanate
(B) Mughal Empire
(C) Khilji Sultanate of Delhi
(D) Bahmani Sultanate

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Khilji Sultanate conquered the Yadava kingdom in the early 14th century.

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Question (7)

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In the context of the chapter, 'literary history' refers to

(A) The history of kings written in Sanskrit
(B) The development of writings in prose or poetry in a language
(C) Stories written only by poets
(D) Ancient inscriptions on rocks

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Literary history means the historical development of writings in prose or poetry in a particular language.

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Question (8)

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The Bhakti movement became influential because many saints

(A) Encouraged expensive rituals only
(B) Composed devotional songs in the languages of the common people
(C) Opposed all regional languages
(D) Wrote only for royal courts

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Using local languages helped their teachings spread widely.

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Question (9)

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Which of the following saints is NOT mentioned in the chapter as a popular saint of Maharashtra?

(A) Dnyaneshwar
(B) Namdev
(C) Tukaram
(D) Kabir

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Kabir is not included in the list of Maharashtra's saints in this section.

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Question (10)

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The efforts of saints such as Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram and Ramdas indirectly helped the Marathas because they

(A) Built forts across Maharashtra
(B) Created a strong cultural foundation for political unity
(C) Formed the Maratha army
(D) Defeated the Delhi Sultanate

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Their teachings strengthened social and cultural unity, which later supported Maratha political organisation.

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Question (1)

Why are the Marathas primarily identified as a distinct group of people?

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Question (2)

Which present-day Indian state is regarded as the homeland of the Marathas?

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Question (3)

Marathi has enjoyed a rich and continuous literary history since approximately the

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Question (4)

Which dynasty ruled most of Maharashtra during the 13th century?

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Question (5)

Devagiri, the capital of the Yadava dynasty, is known today as

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Question (6)

The Yadava dynasty lost control of Maharashtra mainly because it was conquered by the

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Question (7)

In the context of the chapter, 'literary history' refers to

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Question (8)

The Bhakti movement became influential because many saints

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Question (9)

Which of the following saints is NOT mentioned in the chapter as a popular saint of Maharashtra?

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Question (10)

The efforts of saints such as Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram and Ramdas indirectly helped the Marathas because they

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