Modern History - 04(Ias > History > History Assessments ) Questions and Answers
Question 1.
Which one of the following is not correctly paired?
Gaekwad-Baroda
Scindhia-Gwalior
Bhonsle-Indore
Peshwa-Poona
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. ->
Bhonsle-Indore
: C
Question 2.
Which of the following was the main function of the Peshwa under Shivaji's administration?
He advised the king about foreign affairs.
He was incharge of all public finance and accounts of the kingdom
He was to fix dates for religious ceremonies
He was to look after the general interest and welfare of the state
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. ->
He was to look after the general interest and welfare of the state
: D
Question 3.
Which body guard of Shivaji accompained him during his famous escape bid from Afzal Khan?
Dev Nath
Shambhuji Kavji
Gopi Nath
Sonaji Pant
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
Shambhuji Kavji
: B
Question 4.
Who among the following Maratha Generals restored Maratha control over the imperial Mughal government in in 1784?
Visaji Krishna
Mahadji Sindhia
Tukoji Holkar
Raghunath Rao
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
Mahadji Sindhia
: B
Question 5.
The Maratha power reached its zenith during the Peshwaship of
Narayan Rao
Madhav Rao I
Bajirao I
Balaji II
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. ->
Bajirao I
: C
Question 6.
Shivaji was known as a nation-builder and a great administrator. Yet, who among the following could not understand it and played into the hands of Farrukhsiyar?
Baji Rao II
Parashram Srinivas
Sambhaji
Shahu
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. ->
Shahu
: D
Question 7.
Which of the following Peshwas preached the ideal of ‘Hindu- Pad-padshahi’?
Baji Rao I
Madhav Rao II
Balaji Vishwanath
Baji Rao II
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. ->
Baji Rao I
: A
Question 8.
The Peshwas become the official head of Maratha administration in the year:
1748 A.D.
1742 A.D.
1730 A.D.
1736 A.D.
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. ->
1748 A.D.
: A
Question 9.
Who amongst the British Generals defeated Peshwa Baji Rao II?
