Maratha Empire MCQ Question Answers

Maratha Empire Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Q. After his coronation Shivaji assumed the title of

A.
Peshwa
B.
Maharaja
C.
Chhatrapati
D.
Samrat

Answer

Correct Answer : Chhatrapati

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Q. After the death of Rajaram in 1700A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife

A.
Lakshmibai
B.
Tarabai
C.
Ramabi
D.
Jijabai

Answer

Correct Answer : Tarabai

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Q. Assertion (A): Shivaji aimed at establishing Maratha rule in Delhi. Reason (R): Shivaji took the leadership of the Maratha resistance against the Mughals.

A.
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true

Answer

Correct Answer : A is false but R is true

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Q. Baji Rao-II (1796-1818 A.D.) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A.
Haryanka
B.
Nanda
C.
Maurya
D.
Peshwas

Answer

Correct Answer : Peshwas

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Q. Bajirao-I (1720-1740 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A.
Peshwas
B.
Nanda
C.
Haryanka
D.
Maurya

Answer

Correct Answer : Peshwas

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Q. Chauth’ was

A.
Toll tax imposed by Shivaji
B.
A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb
C.
Irrigation tax charged by Akbar
D.
Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States

Answer

Correct Answer : Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring States

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Q. Chhatrapati Sambhaji (1680-1688 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A.
Nanda
B.
Maratha
C.
Haryanka
D.
Maurya

Answer

Correct Answer : Maratha

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Q. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1674-1680 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A.
Haryanka
B.
Nanda
C.
Maurya
D.
Maratha

Answer

Correct Answer : Maratha

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Q. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station was designed by

A.
Santiago Calatrava
B.
Frederick William Stevens
C.
Fazlur Rahman Khan
D.
Frei Otto

Answer

Correct Answer : Frederick William Stevens

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Q. During Shivaji’s rule the Council of the State consisted of

A.
Eighteen Ministers
B.
Eight Ministers
C.
Twelve Ministers
D.
Fifteen Ministers

Answer

Correct Answer : Eight Ministers

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