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A ruler wanted to improve administration while preventing any one official from becoming too powerful. Which Maratha practice would best achieve this?

(A) Making all offices hereditary
(B) Periodically transferring government officials
(C) Allowing officials to collect unlimited taxes
(D) Giving officials permanent control over provinces

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji transferred officials regularly to prevent concentration of power and ensure loyalty to the state.

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Question (12)

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Which of the following best explains why the Marathas demanded naval passes from European traders?

(A) To promote European colonies in India
(B) To challenge European control over maritime trade
(C) To stop all foreign trade permanently
(D) To encourage piracy in the Arabian Sea

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Europeans forced Indian ships to buy passes. The Marathas challenged this monopoly by demanding passes from the Europeans themselves.

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Question (13)

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If a Maratha fort commander had only 500 soldiers while the invading army had 5,000 soldiers, which strategy would most likely follow Maratha military principles?

(A) Open battlefield attack
(B) Immediate surrender
(C) Defend the fort and launch surprise attacks when possible
(D) Destroy the fort before leaving

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Maratha forts acted as defensive strongholds while guerrilla attacks weakened larger enemy forces.

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Question (14)

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Which development contributed most to the Marathas becoming a pan-Indian power in the 18th century?

(A) Abandoning cavalry warfare
(B) Expansion under capable Peshwas such as Bajirao I and Nanasaheb
(C) Giving up control of forts
(D) Ending maritime trade

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The leadership of Bajirao I and Nanasaheb greatly expanded Maratha influence across India.

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Question (15)

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A student claims that the Marathas depended only on military strength. Which fact best disproves this statement?

(A) They promoted trade, roads, ferries and cultural development.
(B) They used only cavalry in battles.
(C) They never collected taxes.
(D) They avoided foreign trade completely.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Besides military success, the Marathas encouraged trade, transport, administration and cultural revival.

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Question (16)

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If a Maratha province collected ₹3 crore in annual revenue and 15% was spent on maintaining forts, how much money was spent on forts?

(A) ₹30 lakh
(B) ₹40 lakh
(C) ₹45 lakh
(D) ₹60 lakh

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

15% of ₹3 crore = ₹45 lakh.

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Question (17)

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Which feature of the Maratha judicial system made it different from many contemporary kingdoms?

(A) Frequent use of the death penalty
(B) Justice delivered mainly through local panchayats with scope for appeal
(C) No local courts existed
(D) All cases were decided only by the king

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Local panchayats handled many cases, and appeals could be made to Maratha chiefs.

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Question (18)

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Which pair is correctly matched?

(A) Tarabai — Rebuilt the Kashi Vishwanath Temple
(B) Ahilyabai Holkar — Restored important temples and promoted public welfare
(C) Kanhoji Angre — Introduced the Ashta Pradhan Council
(D) Serfoji II — Founded the Maratha Navy

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Ahilyabai Holkar rebuilt important temples, developed public works and promoted the welfare of her subjects.

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Question (19)

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Why does the chapter state that the British took India more from the Marathas than from the Mughals?

(A) The Mughal Empire defeated the British.
(B) The Marathas controlled much of India before losing to the British in the Anglo-Maratha Wars.
(C) The British never fought the Marathas.
(D) The Marathas voluntarily handed over their empire.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

By the late eighteenth century, the Marathas were the strongest Indian power, and the British established their rule after defeating them in the Anglo-Maratha Wars.

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Question (20)

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Which statement best summarises the overall legacy of the Marathas?

(A) They focused only on territorial expansion.
(B) They combined military strength with efficient administration, cultural revival and the ideal of Swarajya.
(C) They depended entirely on foreign powers for success.
(D) They discouraged Indian languages and traditions.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Marathas built a strong Indian empire, promoted efficient governance, encouraged cultural revival and inspired the ideal of Swarajya.

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A ruler wanted to improve administration while preventing any one official from becoming too powerful. Which Maratha practice would best achieve this?

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Question (12)

Which of the following best explains why the Marathas demanded naval passes from European traders?

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Question (13)

If a Maratha fort commander had only 500 soldiers while the invading army had 5,000 soldiers, which strategy would most likely follow Maratha military principles?

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Question (14)

Which development contributed most to the Marathas becoming a pan-Indian power in the 18th century?

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Question (15)

A student claims that the Marathas depended only on military strength. Which fact best disproves this statement?

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Question (16)

If a Maratha province collected ₹3 crore in annual revenue and 15% was spent on maintaining forts, how much money was spent on forts?

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Which feature of the Maratha judicial system made it different from many contemporary kingdoms?

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Question (18)

Which pair is correctly matched?

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Question (19)

Why does the chapter state that the British took India more from the Marathas than from the Mughals?

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Question (20)

Which statement best summarises the overall legacy of the Marathas?

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