WBBSE Class 7 History Chapter 8 The Crisis Of The Mughal Empire Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1. Crisis arose in the Mughal Empire.
- There were severe conflicts between the Hindus and Muslims in the Mughal Empire.
- There were conflicts among nobles regarding Mansabs.
- The number of Hindu subjects in the Mughal realm arose.
Answer: 2. There were conflicts among nobles regarding Mansabs.
Question 2. To crush Shivaji, Aurangzeb sent against him, Shaista Khan and Jaisingh.
- Shivaji prepared to attack Delhi.
- Shivaji conspired to murder Aurangzeb.
- It was not possible for Aurangzeb to tolerate the rapid rise of Shivaji’s power.
Answer: 3. It was not possible for Aurangzeb to tolerate the rapid rise of Shivaji’s power.
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Question 3. The most remarkable feature of Shivaji’s administration was the Ashta pradhana.
- The Ashta pradhana looked after the eight categories of administration.
- These eight ministers advised Shivaji in matters of administration.
- They were the heads of the eight spheres of administration.
Answer: 2. These eight ministers advised Shivaji in matters of administration.
Question 4. Conflicts arose between the Sikhs and the Mughals.
- The Sikhs rose as an independent power.
- The Sikhs conquered the Mughal-occupied territories.
- The Sikhs killed Aurangzeb.
Answer: 1. The Sikhs rose as an independent power.
Question 5. Conflicts arose between the Jats and Mughals.
- The Jats wanted to set up an independent kingdom.
- The Jats started killing the Mughals.
- The Jats aimed to capture the throne of Delhi.
Answer: 1. The Jats wanted to set up an independent kingdom.
Question 6. Since the reign of Shah Jahan, crisis appeared in Jagirdari and Mansabdari systems.
- The Mansabdars and Jagirdars fought among themselves.
- The Mansabdars and Jagirdars unitedly fought against the Mughals.
- The Mansabdars were not paid salaries, according to their ranks and they did not maintain the required number of horses and horsemen.
Answer: 3. The Mansabdars were not paid salaries, according to their ranks and they did not maintain the required number of horses and horsemen.
Question 7. Peasants of the Narnaul region near Mathura were called Satnamis.
- They lived honest simple lives.
- The name of their leader was Satyavan.
- The sect was founded by a man called Satnami.
Answer: 1. They lived honest simple lives.
Question 8. During end of the Mughal era, in spite of an increase in agricultural output, grave crisis appeared in agriculture.
- The number of people dependent on agriculture increased.
- The number of peasants declined.
- The peasants gave up farming and went to the cities to work in factories.
Answer: 1. The number of people dependent on agriculture increased.
Question 9. Shivaji was the leader of
- Mughal empire
- Maratha empire
- Rajput empire
- Sikh empire
Answer: 2. Maratha empire
Question 10. The ministers of Shivaji’s court were known as
- Navratna
- Ashtaratna
- Ashta pradhana
- Ministers
Answer: 3. Ashta pradhana
Question 11. The Treaty of Porbundar was signed between
- Jaisingh and Shivaji
- Jaisingh and Babur
- Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
- Jahangir and Sikhs
Answer: 1. Jaisingh and Shivaji
Question 12. The conflict of the Sikhs with the Mughals was mainly
- Political
- Social
- Religious
- Economical
Answer: 1. Political
Question 13. The Sikh Guru who opposed the religious policy of Aurangzeb was
- Tegh Bahadur
- Ramdas
- Govind Singh
- Arjundeb
Answer: 1. Tegh Bahadur
Question 14. Shivaji’s father, Shahaji Bhonsle was the Jagirdar of the Sultan of
- Sujapur
- Golconda
- Bijapur
- Raigad
Answer: 3. Bijapur
Question 15. Marathas called their kingdom
- Mulkagiri
- Swarajya
- Bargi
- Hindupad-padshahi
Answer: 2. Swarajya
Question 16. Shivaji killed Afzal Khan with
- Sword
- Knife
- Tiger Claw
- Club
Answer: 3. Tiger Claw
Question 17. Shivaji’s coronation was held at Raigad in
- 1664
- 1684
- 1674
- 1694
Answer: 3. 1674
Question 18. In the Delhi-Agra region, the Jats were mainly
- Industrial workers
- Peasants
- Traders
- Labourers
Answer: 2. Peasants
Question 19. Shivaji was born in
- 1630
- 1665
- 1620
- 1650
Answer: 4. 1650
Question 20. Shivaji Killed with the ‘tiger’s claw’
- Shaista Khan
- Jaisingh
- Afzal Khan
- Muazzam
Answer: 3. Afzal Khan
Question 21. Who headed the ‘Ashta pradhan?
- King
- Amatya
- Commander-in-chief
- Peshwa
Answer: 1. King