{"id":350818,"date":"2025-11-28T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T05:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=350818"},"modified":"2025-11-28T09:39:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:09:46","slug":"upsc-prelims-marathon-28-november-the-peshwas-and-early-ministers-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-marathon-28-november-the-peshwas-and-early-ministers-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Marathon 28 November &#8211; The Peshwas and Early Ministers &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are posting <strong>prelims marathon MCQs<\/strong> for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. <strong>Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 28 November <\/strong><strong>The Peshwas and Early Ministers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n <div class=\"main_quiz_col\">\r\n <a href=\"?quiz_ready=start\" class=\"quiz_ready\">Start Quiz<\/a>\r\n <div class=\"marks_box\">\r\n <h5>Marking Pattern<\/h5>\r\n <p><strong>Correct Answer : <\/strong> 2<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Wrong Answer : <\/strong> -0.66<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"right-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"questions_sign\">\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"green answered\"><\/span> Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"red not_answered\"><\/span> Not Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"magenta marked_for_review\"><\/span> Marked For Review\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"grey not_visited\"><\/span> Not Visited\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    function goBack(){\r\n\r\n   window.history.back();\r\n\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"question_navigation_area\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h5 class=\"card-header\">CHOOSE A QUESTION<\/h5>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <ul class=\"navigation_btns owl-carousel owl-theme\" id=\"owl-demo\">\r\n <div class=\"for_scroll\">\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head1\" class=\"nav1\"><button id=\"question1\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"1\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>1<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head2\" class=\"nav2\"><button id=\"question2\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"2\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>2<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head3\" class=\"nav3\"><button id=\"question3\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"3\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>3<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head4\" class=\"nav4\"><button id=\"question4\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"4\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>4<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head5\" class=\"nav5\"><button id=\"question5\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"5\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>5<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head6\" class=\"nav6\"><button id=\"question6\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"6\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>6<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head7\" class=\"nav7\"><button id=\"question7\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"7\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>7<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head8\" class=\"nav8\"><button id=\"question8\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"8\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>8<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head9\" class=\"nav9\"><button id=\"question9\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"9\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>9<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head10\" class=\"nav10\"><button id=\"question10\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"10\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>10<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"btn-submit reset_sbmit\">\r\n <input type=\"button\" class=\"ays_finish action_button end_quiz\" id=\"wpq_finish\" value=\"Finish Test\"\/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<input type=\"reset\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Reset Test\" value=\"Reset Test\" class=\"ays_reset action_button\" id=\"ays_reset\" \/><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"left-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\"> \r\n <div class=\"question-listing\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"question_number\">\r\n<div class=\"timer_sec\">\r\n <label>Time Left :<\/label><span id=\"wpq_timer\" style=\"visibility:hidden;\">10<\/span><span id=\"timer\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <form>\r\n <div class=\"quest_list_type\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_slider\">\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head1 active\" data-quiz-id=\"350819\" id=\"question_head1\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 1<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350819\" class=\"post-350819 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the early Maratha ministers who were not of the Bhat (Chitpavan) lineage of Peshwas, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tMoropant Trimbak Pingle (the first Peshwa under Shivaji) was a major architectural patron who focused on developing the new capital city of Raigad. <br>2.\tShyampant Kulkarni Ranzekar was briefly removed from the post of Peshwa due to his involvement in the succession conflict following Shivaji&#8217;s death, but was later reinstated by Sambhaji. <br>3.\tRamchandra Pant Amatya served as the Accountant General (Amatya) during Shivaji&#8217;s time and later penned the influential Adnyapatra on Maratha statecraft. <br>How many of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one6401\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one6401\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350819[]\" data-radio=\"350819\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two6401\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two6401\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350819[]\" data-radio=\"350819\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All three6401\">\r\n <input id = \"All three6401\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350819[]\" data-radio=\"350819\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>All three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None6401\">\r\n <input id = \"None6401\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350819[]\" data-radio=\"350819\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>None <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous disabled\" id=\"350819\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350819\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350819\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350819\" id=\"350819\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"350819\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head2 \" data-quiz-id=\"350820\" id=\"question_head2\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 2<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350820\" class=\"post-350820 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following is the most accurate description of the political standing and role of Moreshwar Pingale in the Maratha administration? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He was the founder of the Hereditary Peshwa system during the reign of Shahu, succeeding the Bhat family line.3846\">\r\n <input id = \"He was the founder of the Hereditary Peshwa system during the reign of Shahu, succeeding the Bhat family line.3846\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350820[]\" data-radio=\"350820\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>He was the founder of the Hereditary Peshwa system during the reign of Shahu, s\ucceeding the Bhat family line. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He was the father of the first Sar-i-Naubat (Commander-in-Chief) and helped establish the standing army of Shivaji.3846\">\r\n <input id = \"He was the father of the first Sar-i-Naubat (Commander-in-Chief) and helped establish the standing army of Shivaji.3846\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350820[]\" data-radio=\"350820\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>He was the father of the first Sar-i-Naubat (Commander-in-Chief) and helped establish the standing army of Shivaji. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He was the first official to hold the title of Peshwa under Shivaji and served as the chief of the Ashta Pradhan Council.3846\">\r\n <input id = \"He was the first official to hold the title of Peshwa under Shivaji and served as the chief of the Ashta Pradhan Council.3846\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350820[]\" data-radio=\"350820\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>He was the first official to hold the title of Peshwa under Shivaji and served as the chief of the Ashta Pradhan Council. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He was a contemporary of Sambhaji who successfully negotiated the Treaty of Purandar with Raja Jai Singh of Amber.3846\">\r\n <input id = \"He was a contemporary of Sambhaji who successfully negotiated the Treaty of Purandar with Raja Jai Singh of Amber.3846\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350820[]\" data-radio=\"350820\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>He was a contemporary of Sambhaji who successfully negotiated the Treaty of Purandar with Raja Jai Singh of Amber. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350820\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350820\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350820\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350820\" id=\"350820\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"350820\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head3 \" data-quiz-id=\"350821\" id=\"question_head3\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 3<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350821\" class=\"post-350821 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Regarding the administrative and strategic contributions of Ramchandra Pant Amatya, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tHe served as the Chief Finance Minister (Amatya) under Shivaji and later held the highest ministerial post during the minority of Rajaram. <br>2.\tHis military policy advocated for a protracted guerrilla war, focusing on protecting the Mavals (Western Ghat valleys) rather than engaging in direct pitched battles against the Mughals. <br>3.\tThe Adnyapatra specifically outlines the need for a strong navy and lays down regulations for the appointment and conduct of the Ashta Pradhan ministers. <br>How many of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one2466\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one2466\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350821[]\" data-radio=\"350821\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two2466\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two2466\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350821[]\" data-radio=\"350821\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All three2466\">\r\n <input id = \"All three2466\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350821[]\" data-radio=\"350821\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>All three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None2466\">\r\n <input id = \"None2466\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350821[]\" data-radio=\"350821\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>None <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350821\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350821\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350821\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350821\" id=\"350821\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"350821\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head4 \" data-quiz-id=\"350822\" id=\"question_head4\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 4<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350822\" class=\"post-350822 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following was the most significant diplomatic achievement of Balaji Vishwanath Bhatt (Peshwa, 1713\u20131720 CE)? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The successful conquest and annexation of the entire Konkan coast, ending the power of the Siddi of Janjira.5910\">\r\n <input id = \"The successful conquest and annexation of the entire Konkan coast, ending the power of the Siddi of Janjira.5910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350822[]\" data-radio=\"350822\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>The successful conquest and annexation of the entire Konkan coast, ending the power of the Siddi of Janjira. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The negotiation of the Treaty of Sangola (1750 CE), which made the Peshwa the de facto head of the Maratha Confederacy.5910\">\r\n <input id = \"The negotiation of the Treaty of Sangola (1750 CE), which made the Peshwa the de facto head of the Maratha Confederacy.5910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350822[]\" data-radio=\"350822\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The negotiation of the Treaty of Sangola (1750 CE), which made the Peshwa the de facto head of the Maratha Confederacy. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The securing of the Mughal Farman of 1719 CE, recognizing the Maratha right to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi across the entire six subas of the Deccan.5910\">\r\n <input id = \"The securing of the Mughal Farman of 1719 CE, recognizing the Maratha right to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi across the entire six subas of the Deccan.5910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350822[]\" data-radio=\"350822\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The securing of the Mughal Farman of 1719 CE, recognizing the Maratha right to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi across the entire six subas of the Deccan. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The establishment of the Gaikwad power in Gujarat after defeating the Mughal governor of the province.5910\">\r\n <input id = \"The establishment of the Gaikwad power in Gujarat after defeating the Mughal governor of the province.5910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350822[]\" data-radio=\"350822\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>The establishment of the Gaikwad power in Gujarat after defeating the Mughal governor of the province. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350822\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350822\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350822\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350822\" id=\"350822\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"350822\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head5 \" data-quiz-id=\"350823\" id=\"question_head5\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 5<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350823\" class=\"post-350823 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements accurately reflects the contributions and administrative policy of Peshwa Baji Rao I (1720\u20131740 CE)? <br>1.\tHe popularized the vision of &#8216;Hindu Pad Padshahi&#8217; (Hindu Empire) and first led Maratha military expeditions into North Indian territories like Malwa and Gujarat. <br>2.\tHe established a centralized administration in Pune, ensuring that the Chhatrapati at Satara retained all military and judicial authority. <br>3.\tHis administrative policy led to the establishment of the semi-autonomous Maratha houses (Holkar, Scindia, Gaikwad) by granting them large, permanent Saranjami Jagirs. <br>How many of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only2692\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only2692\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350823[]\" data-radio=\"350823\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only2692\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only2692\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350823[]\" data-radio=\"350823\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only2692\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only2692\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350823[]\" data-radio=\"350823\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 32692\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 32692\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350823[]\" data-radio=\"350823\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350823\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350823\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350823\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350823\" id=\"350823\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"350823\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head6 \" data-quiz-id=\"350824\" id=\"question_head6\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 6<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350824\" class=\"post-350824 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the tenure of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Sahib I) (1740\u20131761 CE), consider the following statements: <br>1.\tHe successfully annexed the state of Hyderabad following the decisive Maratha victory at the Battle of Rakshasbhuvan. <br>2.\tThe Treaty of Sangola (1750 CE), signed during his period, legally transferred all executive and military power from the Chhatrapati to the Peshwa. <br>3.\tHis attempt to intervene in Punjab and Kabul against the forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali led directly to the Third Battle of Panipat. <br>How many of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one488\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one488\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350824[]\" data-radio=\"350824\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two488\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two488\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350824[]\" data-radio=\"350824\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All three488\">\r\n <input id = \"All three488\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350824[]\" data-radio=\"350824\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>All three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None488\">\r\n <input id = \"None488\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350824[]\" data-radio=\"350824\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>None <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350824\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350824\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350824\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350824\" id=\"350824\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"350824\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head7 \" data-quiz-id=\"350825\" id=\"question_head7\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 7<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350825\" class=\"post-350825 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Peshwa Madhav Rao I (1761\u20131772 CE) is often regarded as one of the greatest Peshwas primarily because of which of the following actions? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He was the first to successfully defeat the British in the First Anglo-Maratha War and secure the Treaty of Salbai.5175\">\r\n <input id = \"He was the first to successfully defeat the British in the First Anglo-Maratha War and secure the Treaty of Salbai.5175\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350825[]\" data-radio=\"350825\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>He was the first to successfully defeat the British in the First Anglo-Maratha War and secure the Treaty of Salbai. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He stabilized the Maratha Confederacy following the disaster of Panipat, restored Maratha authority over North Indian powers like the Jats and Rajputs, and re-captured Delhi.5175\">\r\n <input id = \"He stabilized the Maratha Confederacy following the disaster of Panipat, restored Maratha authority over North Indian powers like the Jats and Rajputs, and re-captured Delhi.5175\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350825[]\" data-radio=\"350825\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>He stabilized the Maratha Confederacy following the disaster of Panipat, restored Maratha authority over North Indian powers like the Jats and Rajputs, and re-captured Delhi. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He introduced the comprehensive revenue reform known as the Ryotwari system across the core Maratha territories.5175\">\r\n <input id = \"He introduced the comprehensive revenue reform known as the Ryotwari system across the core Maratha territories.5175\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350825[]\" data-radio=\"350825\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>He introduced the comprehensive revenue reform known as the Ryotwari system across the core Maratha territories. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"He annexed Mysore after successfully defeating Haider Ali at the Battle of Srirangapatna.5175\">\r\n <input id = \"He annexed Mysore after successfully defeating Haider Ali at the Battle of Srirangapatna.5175\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350825[]\" data-radio=\"350825\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>He annexed Mysore after successfully defeating Haider Ali at the Battle of Srirangapatna. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" 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id=\"350825\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head8 \" data-quiz-id=\"350826\" id=\"question_head8\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 8<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350826\" class=\"post-350826 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n The political instability that engulfed the Maratha state following the death of Madhav Rao I centered around the conflict between Narayan Rao and Raghunath Rao. This conflict led directly to which of the following events? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The rise of the Gaekwad family as an independent power base in Gujarat.7123\">\r\n <input id = \"The rise of the Gaekwad family as an independent power base in Gujarat.7123\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350826[]\" data-radio=\"350826\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>The rise of the Gaekwad family as an independent power base in Gujarat. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The formation of the Bara Bhai Council (Council of Twelve Brothers) under Nana Fadnavis.7123\">\r\n <input id = \"The formation of the Bara Bhai Council (Council of Twelve Brothers) under Nana Fadnavis.7123\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350826[]\" data-radio=\"350826\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The formation of the Bara Bhai Council (Council of Twelve Brothers) under Nana Fadnavis. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The permanent shift of the Maratha capital from Pune to the safety of Satara.7123\">\r\n <input id = \"The permanent shift of the Maratha capital from Pune to the safety of Satara.7123\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350826[]\" data-radio=\"350826\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The permanent shift of the Maratha capital from Pune to the safety of Satara. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The invasion of the Maratha territories by the Nizam of Hyderabad, seizing the opportunity to reclaim lost territories.7123\">\r\n <input id = \"The invasion of the Maratha territories by the Nizam of Hyderabad, seizing the opportunity to reclaim lost territories.7123\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350826[]\" data-radio=\"350826\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>The invasion of the Maratha territories by the Nizam of Hyderabad, seizing the opportunity to reclaim lost territories. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350826\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350826\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350826\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350826\" id=\"350826\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"350826\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head9 \" data-quiz-id=\"350827\" id=\"question_head9\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 9<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350827\" class=\"post-350827 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n The administration during the minority of Sawai Madhav Rao (1774\u20131795 CE) was primarily characterized by: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"A period of administrative chaos and military decline due to constant infighting among the Council members.6681\">\r\n <input id = \"A period of administrative chaos and military decline due to constant infighting among the Council members.6681\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350827[]\" data-radio=\"350827\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>A period of administrative chaos and military decline due to constant infighting among the Council members. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The effective centralization of power by Mahadji Scindia, who controlled both the military and diplomatic affairs of the Confederacy.6681\">\r\n <input id = \"The effective centralization of power by Mahadji Scindia, who controlled both the military and diplomatic affairs of the Confederacy.6681\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350827[]\" data-radio=\"350827\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The effective centralization of power by Mahadji Scindia, who controlled both the military and diplomatic affairs of the Confederacy. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The establishment of a stable, collegial government dominated by the wise diplomacy of Nana Fadnavis and the military strength of Mahadji Scindia.6681\">\r\n <input id = \"The establishment of a stable, collegial government dominated by the wise diplomacy of Nana Fadnavis and the military strength of Mahadji Scindia.6681\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350827[]\" data-radio=\"350827\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The establishment of a stable, collegial government dominated by the wise diplomacy of Nana Fadnavis and the military strength of Mahadji Scindia. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"A policy of isolationism, focusing entirely on internal consolidation and avoiding any conflict with the British or Mysore.6681\">\r\n <input id = \"A policy of isolationism, focusing entirely on internal consolidation and avoiding any conflict with the British or Mysore.6681\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350827[]\" data-radio=\"350827\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>A policy of isolationism, focusing entirely on internal consolidation and avoiding any conflict with the British or Mysore. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350827\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" 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10<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-350828\" class=\"post-350828 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following events ultimately sealed the fate of the Maratha Confederacy and led to the political and territorial end of the Peshwa&#8217;s rule? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), which broke the backbone of the Maratha army.5998\">\r\n <input id = \"The defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), which broke the backbone of the Maratha army.5998\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_350828[]\" data-radio=\"350828\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>The defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), which broke the backbone of the Maratha army. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The signing of the Treaty of Bassein (1802) by Baji Rao II, placing himself under the protection of the British Subsidiary Alliance System.5998\">\r\n <input id = \"The signing of the Treaty of Bassein (1802) by Baji Rao II, placing himself under the protection of the British Subsidiary Alliance System.5998\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_350828[]\" data-radio=\"350828\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The signing of the Treaty of Bassein (1802) by Baji Rao II, placing himself under the protection of the British Subsidiary Alliance System. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The death of Nana Fadnavis, which eliminated the key figure capable of maintaining Maratha unity.5998\">\r\n <input id = \"The death of Nana Fadnavis, which eliminated the key figure capable of maintaining Maratha unity.5998\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_350828[]\" data-radio=\"350828\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The death of Nana Fadnavis, which eliminated the key figure capable of maintaining Maratha unity. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The failure to defeat Tipu Sultan of Mysore, diverting resources and weakening the Maratha position.5998\">\r\n <input id = \"The failure to defeat Tipu Sultan of Mysore, diverting resources and weakening the Maratha position.5998\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_350828[]\" data-radio=\"350828\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>The failure to defeat Tipu Sultan of Mysore, diverting resources and weakening the Maratha position. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"350828\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"350828\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"350828\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_350828\" id=\"350828\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next disabled\" id=\"350828\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div 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(max-width:400px){\r\n .next_previw_btn button{\r\n font-size:15px;\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .card-body{\r\n padding:12px 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes sp-anime{\r\n 100%{\r\n transform:rotate(360deg);\r\n}\r\n}\r\n.is-hide{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-dots{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-nav button{\r\n background:transparent !important;\r\n color:#000 !important;\r\n font-size:20px !important;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n <style>\r\n .right-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.left-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.ays_unmarked,#Quiz_res,.loader,.marked-text{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n .ays_unmarked.unmark_reviewed,.wp_hidequestion_button,.next_previw_btn .removeAnswer{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n \n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 28 November The Peshwas and Early Ministers For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; click here, For&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/question\/which-of-the-following-events-ultimately-sealed-the-fate-of-the-maratha-confederacy-and-led-to-the-political-and-territorial-end-of-the-peshwas-rule\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Which of the following events ultimately sealed the fate of the Maratha Confederacy and led to the political and territorial end of the Peshwa&#8217;s rule?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-350818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prelims-marathon","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/350818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=350818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/350818\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=350818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=350818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=350818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}