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Chapter 1The Rise of the Marathas

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Learn the key ideas in The Rise of the Marathas, part of Class 8 Social Science, through chapter-wise MCQs. Improve factual recall, interpretation and understanding of people, places and society and build lasting confidence.

This chapter studies the emergence and growth of Maratha power in Indian history. Students learn about important leaders, political expansion, military strategies, and the historical significance of the Marathas in shaping regional and national developments.

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01 Social Science

The Maratha navy was a major innovation. Reason: Strong naval protection of the coast was uncommon among rival powers.

A Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion

B Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason does not correctly explain Assertion

C Assertion is true but Reason is false

D Assertion is false but Reason is true

02 Social Science

The Sindhudurg Fort is linked with the:

A Portuguese cartaz system

B Delhi Sultanate

C Election Commission

D Maratha navy

03 Social Science

The sack of Surat hurt Mughal prestige. Reason: Surat was a wealthy port city of the Mughal Empire.

A Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion

B Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason does not correctly explain Assertion

C Assertion is true but Reason is false

D Assertion is false but Reason is true

04 Social Science

The Rajput general sent by Aurangzeb against Chhatrapati Shivaji was:

A Malik Kafur

B Guru Gobind Singh

C Qutub-ud-din Aibak

D Jai Singh

05 Social Science

The Mughal nobleman whose camp Chhatrapati Shivaji raided at night was:

A Timur

B Shaista Khan

C Jai Singh

D Ala-ud-din Khilji

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