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UPPCS · Question 18

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Shivaji had to face opposition from the big Deshmukhs. Reason (R): These Deshmukhs were not in favour of an independent Maratha State and wanted to remain as feudal lords of Bijapur. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. (A) is false, but (R) is true
  3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
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Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Powerful Deshmukhs such as the Mores of Javli preferred to remain Bijapur's vassals, so they opposed Shivaji's independent state.