The chapter Eighteenth-Century Political Formations covers political changes in India during the 18th century. After Emperor Aurangzeb’s death, the Mughal Empire became weak. This led to the rise of regional powers. Some of the primary points covered in the book are:
- The decline of Mughal authority.
- Emergence of regional powers like the Marathas, Sikhs, and Jats.
- Nadir Shah’s plundering of Delhi.
- Repeated invasions by Ahmad Shah Abdali.
- The third battle of Panipat.
- The consolidation of the Jat state under Suraj Mal.
- Establishment of Sikh sovereignty and the formation of the Khalsa.
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh establishing his capital at Lahore.
The years below are some of the significant events covered in the chapter. Let’s look at them closely.
- 1707: Death of Emperor Aurangzeb
- 1715: Banda Bahadur captured
- 1716: Execution of Banda Bahadur
- 1739: Nadir Shah sacked and plundered Delhi
- 1748-1761: Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded north India five times
- 1756-1763: Suraj Mal consolidated the Jat state at Bharatpur
- 1761: Third battle of Panipat
- 1765: Sikhs declared their sovereign rule by striking their own coin
- 1799: Maharaja Ranjit Singh established his capital at Lahore
Let’s now solve the MCQ questions for the last chapter for class 7. I hope you have prepared it thoroughly. Test your knowledge now.
Eighteenth-Century Political Formations Class 7 History Chapter 8 MCQS
Question 1. When did Aurangzeb die?
a) 1699
b) 1707
c) 1715
d) 1739
Answer:
b) 1707
Question 2. When was the third battle of Panipat fought?
a) 1707
b) 1715
c) 1739
d) 1761
Answer:
d) 1761
Question 3. Who captured Banda Bahadur in 1715?
a) Rajputs
b) Marathas
c) Mughals
d) Sikhs
Answer:
c) Mughals
Question 4. When was Banda Bahadur executed?
a) 1707
b) 1715
c) 1716
d) 1761
Answer:
c) 1716
Question 5. Who sacked and plundered Delhi in 1739?
a) Ahmad Shah Abdali
b) Nadir Shah
c) Aurangzeb
d) Shivaji
Answer:
b) Nadir Shah
Question 6. How many times did Ahmad Shah Abdali invade north India?
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Answer:
c) Five
Question 7. What was the time period during which Suraj Mal consolidated the Jat state at Bharatpur?
a) 1707-1715
b) 1715-1739
c) 1739-1761
d) 1756-1763
Answer:
d) 1756-1763
Question 8. When did the Sikhs declare their sovereign rule by striking their own coin?
a) 1715
b) 1716
c) 1765
d) 1799
Answer:
c) 1765
Question 9. When did Maharaja Ranjit Singh establish his capital at Lahore?
a) 1715
b) 1739
c) 1765
d) 1799
Answer:
d) 1799
Question 10. Who founded the Maratha kingdom?
a) Shivaji
b) Aurangzeb
c) Ahmad Shah Abdali
d) Nadir Shah
Answer:
a) Shivaji
Question 11. When did Shivaji die?
a) 1627
b) 1680
c) 1707
d) 1715
Answer:
b) 1680
Question 12. Who served Shivaji’s successors as Peshwa?
a) Rajputs
b) Chitpavan Brahmanas
c) Mughals
d) Sikhs
Answer:
b) Chitpavan Brahmanas
Question 13. What was the capital of the Maratha kingdom?
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Poona
d) Jaipur
Answer:
c) Poona
Question 14. When did the Marathas raid Delhi?
a) 1707
b) 1715
c) 1737
d) 1761
Answer:
c) 1737
Question 15. What percentage of land revenue was claimed as chauth by the Marathas?
a) 9-10%
b) 15%
c) 20%
d) 25%
Answer:
d) 25%
Question 16. What percentage of land revenue was claimed as sardeshmukhi by the Marathas?
a) 9-10%
b) 15%
c) 20%
d) 25%
Answer:
a) 9-10%
Question 17. Who was the Maratha general known for his military campaigns against Malwa and Bundelkhand?
a) Shivaji
b) Baji Rao I
c) Suraj Mal
d) Nadir Shah
Answer:
b) Baji Rao I
Question 18. When did the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb deplete the military and financial resources of his empire?
a) Mid-16th century
b) Late 17th century
c) Early 18th century
d) Mid-18th century
Answer:
b) Late 17th century
Question 19. Who invaded north India five times between 1748 and 1761?
a) Nadir Shah
b) Ahmad Shah Abdali
c) Shivaji
d) Baji Rao I
Answer:
b) Ahmad Shah Abdali
Question 20. Who was the ruler of Jodhpur involved in the factional politics at the Mughal court?
a) Rana Pratap
b) Ajit Singh
c) Sawai Raja Jai Singh
d) Shivaji
Answer:
b) Ajit Singh
Question 21. When was the subadari of Agra given to Sawai Raja Jai Singh?
a) 1707
b) 1713
c) 1722
d) 1739
Answer:
c) 1722
Question 22. Who constructed five astronomical observatories in Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi?
a) Ajit Singh
b) Sawai Jai Singh
c) Shivaji
d) Nadir Shah
Answer:
b) Sawai Jai Singh
Question 23. When did the Khalsa rise in revolt against Mughal authority under Banda Bahadur?
a) 1707
b) 1715
c) 1716
d) 1765
Answer:
b) 1715
Question 24. When was Banda Bahadur executed?
a) 1707
b) 1715
c) 1716
d) 1765
Answer:
c) 1716
Question 25. When did the Khalsa declare their sovereign rule by striking their own coin?
a) 1707
b) 1715
c) 1765
d) 1799
Answer:
c) 1765
Question 26. Who established his capital at Lahore in 1799?
a) Shivaji
b) Baji Rao I
c) Nadir Shah
d) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Answer:
d) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Question 27. Who was the Maratha ruler born to Shahji and Jija Bai at Shivneri in 1630?
a) Shivaji
b) Baji Rao I
c) Ajit Singh
d) Sawai Jai Singh
Answer:
a) Shivaji
Question 28. When did the Marathas raid Delhi?
a) 1707
b) 1715
c) 1737
d) 1761
Answer:
c) 1737
Question 29. What was the percentage of land revenue claimed as sardeshmukhi by the Marathas?
a) 9-10%
b) 15%
c) 20%
d) 25%
Answer:
a) 9-10%
Question 30. Who was the Mughal emperor assassinated in 1719?
a) Aurangzeb
b) Farrukh Siyar
c) Shah Alam II
d) Ahmad Shah
Answer:
b) Farrukh Siyar
Match the columns for Class 7 History Chapter 8
Question 1
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Death of Emperor Aurangzeb | A. 1761 |
| 2. Banda Bahadur’s execution | B. 1799 |
| 3. Nadir Shah’s plundering of Delhi | C. 1739 |
| 4. Third battle of Panipat | D. 1707 |
| 5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s capital establishment | E. 1716 |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Death of Emperor Aurangzeb | D. 1707 |
| 2. Banda Bahadur’s execution | E. 1716 |
| 3. Nadir Shah’s plundering of Delhi | C. 1739 |
| 4. Third battle of Panipat | A. 1761 |
| 5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s capital establishment | B. 1799 |
Question 2
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Consolidation of the Jat state at Bharatpur | A. Five times |
| 2. Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasions | B. 1756-1763 |
| 3. Shivaji’s death | C. 1765 |
| 4. Sikhs declared sovereign rule | D. 1799 |
| 5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh established his capital | E. 1680 |
Answer:
| Column A | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Consolidation of the Jat state at Bharatpur | B. 1756-1763 |
| 2. Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasions | A. Five times |
| 3. Shivaji’s death | E. 1680 |
| 4. Sikhs declared sovereign rule | C. 1765 |
| 5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh established his capital | D. 1799 |
Class 7 History Chapter 8 Fill in the Blanks with Answers for Eighteenth-Century Political Formations
1. The death of Emperor Aurangzeb in ___ marked the beginning of significant political changes in India.
Answer:
1707
2. Banda Bahadur was captured in ___ and executed in ___.
Answer:
1715, 1716
3. Nadir Shah sacked and plundered Delhi in ___.
Answer:
1739
4. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded north India ___ times between 1748 and 1761.
Answer:
five
5. Suraj Mal consolidated the Jat state at Bharatpur between ___ and ___.
Answer:
1756, 1763
6. The third battle of Panipat was fought in ___.
Answer:
1761
7. The Sikhs declared their sovereign rule by striking their own coin in ___.
Answer:
1765
8. Maharaja Ranjit Singh established his capital at Lahore in ___.
Answer:
1799
9. Shivaji died in ___, marking a significant moment in Maratha history.
Answer:
1680
10. The Marathas raided Delhi in ___, expanding their influence.
Answer:
1737
11. The Marathas claimed ___% of the land revenue as chauth.
Answer:
25
12. The Marathas claimed ___% of the land revenue as sardeshmukhi.
Answer:
9-10
13. Sawai Raja Jai Singh constructed five astronomical observatories, commonly known as ___.
Answer:
Jantar Mantar
14. The Khalsa declared their sovereign rule by striking their own coin again in ___.
Answer:
1765
15. Shivaji’s capital city was ___.
Answer:
Poona
