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1.

What shows that Shivaji Maharaj was a great environmentalist?

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(a) The garbage in his fort was burnt in an allotted space.

(b) Even vegetables had to be grown on its ash. These lines show that Shivaji Maharaj was a great environmentalist.

2.

Which actions of Shivaji Maharaj prove that he was a pioneer of a new era?

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Maharaj established Swaraj while fighting against many enemies. This action itself proves that he was a pioneer of a new era.

3.

Which four major dangers did Shivaji Maharaj face?

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(a) Meeting with Afzalkhan

(b) Siege of Panhala

(c) Attack on Shaistakhan

(d) Escape from Agra

4.

How is the waste in your area managed?

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(i) Recycling: The waste materials such as old newspaper pieces of glass, bottles, empty tins are sold and later are used by recycling it.

(ii) Many NGOs are working for waste management. They are helping the rag pickers to collect the recycling waste from the door steps, rather than collecting from the soil in the bad and dirty condition.

Creating Awareness for waste management.

  • Use cloth bags instead of plastic.
  • Bye food that has less packaging.
  • Reduce paper usage.
  • Separating the dry and the wet waste in separate bins.
5.

________ crossed the sledge of Panhalagad in disguise of Shivaji Maharaj. (kind, cash, gold)

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Shiva Kashid

6.

State the name of the machinery that looks after waste management.

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BMC: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

7.

__________ sacrificed his life while conquering Sinhagad. (Hiroji Farjand, Jiva Mahal, Tanaji Malusare)

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Tanaji Malusare

8.

Why is it necessary to grow trees?

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  • Trees are very important on this planet.
  • They give us oxygen, store carbon.
  • They stabilise the soil and gives life.
  • They absorb carbon dioxide and harmful gases such as sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide from air.
  • They provide habitat and food for birds and other animals. 
  • They provide us the materials for tools and shelter
9.

______ was an important officer in the navy of the Swaraj. (Daulatkhan, Siddi Hilal, Tanaji Malusare)

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Answer is: Daulatkhan

10.

What was deeply installed in Shivaji Maharaj’s mind?

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The teachings of his parents towards the establishmnet of Swaraj and ethics were deeply instilled in his mind.

11.

Explain Shivaji Maharaj’s policy regarding the army.

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  • There was strict discipline in the army.
  • The soldiers were paid salaries regularly.
  • They were paid cash and not jagirs.
  • There was a strict order to the army that the valuable collected from the enemy territories were to be deposited with the government.
  • Soldiers were honoured for their bravery.
  • Maintenance of the families of soldiers who died in battles were looked after.
  • He took care of the wounded soldiers and the enemy soldiers who had surrendered.
12.

How did Tagore see Shivaji Maharaj’s efforts of founding Swaraj?

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Tagore saw his efforts on founding Swaraj as efforts for realizing a noble cause.

13.

The Maharaj inspired _______ to create an independent kingdom in Bundelkhand. (Chhatrasal, Jim Mahal, Daulatkhan)

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Answer is: Siddi Hilal

14.

Give one word for:An important officer in the navy of Swaraj.

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Answer is: Daulatkhan

15.

Give one word for:Created an independent kingdom in Bundelkhand.

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Answer is: Chhatrasal

16.

Give one word for:A Tamil poet who composed a poem on Shivaji Maharaj.

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Subramanyam Bharati

17.

What inspiration can future generations draw ‘ from the life of Shivaji Maharaj?

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The future generation will continue to draw inspiration from the work of Shivaji Maharaj, who laid the foundation of Swaraj and turning , it into Surajya, as an ideal and a source of inspiration.

18.

_______ described in his powadas the greatness of Shivaji Maharaj. (Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma jyotirao Phule, Lola Lajpatrai)

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Mahatma Jyotirao Phule