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Questions |
Answer |
| 1 |
Who laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IX th century A.D.? |
Vijayalaya |
| 2 |
Which temple complexes has a massive statue of Nandi, considered to be the biggest in India – |
Brihadeeswara Temple |
| 3 |
Brihadeeswara Temple of Thanjavur was built during the reign of the Chola emperor – |
Raj raja-I |
| 4 |
In which region, the Chola empire was expanded? |
Coromandel Coast and some region of Deccan |
| 5 |
The capital of Cholas was – |
Tanjore |
| 6 |
Which was a special feature of the Chola administration – |
Autonomy of village administration |
| 7 |
Which medieval Indian empire was famous for elaborated local self-government? |
Chola |
| 8 |
The Chola era was famous for – |
Village Assemblies |
| 9 |
The Chola age was most famous for – |
village assemblies |
| 10 |
Which southern Indian state had excellent village administration? |
Chola |
| 11 |
dynasty famous for efficient rural administration was – |
Cholas |
| 12 |
A lot of details regarding the village administration under the Cholas is provided by the inscription at – |
Uttaramerur |
| 13 |
During the rule of the Chola Kings which of the following Variyams looked after garden administration? |
Thotta Variyam |
| 14 |
Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably show the deity with – |
Four hands |
| 15 |
Which is considered to be the world’s greatest iconographical creations made by chapatis of South India, particularly during the Chola period? |
Nataraja |
| 16 |
The most famous sculptures of the Cholas age were – |
Bronze sculptures of Nataraja Shiva |
| 17 |
The famous bronze image of Nataraja is a fine example of – |
Chola Art |
| 18 |
The ‘Dakshinamurti’ idol of Shiva depicts him in which form? |
Teacher |
| 19 |
In whose tenure, 72 traders were sent to China? |
Kulottunga-I |
| 20 |
Which South Indian state was famous for its naval power – |
Chola |
| 21 |
dynasties the king declare their successor in his own tenure? |
Kadamba |
| 22 |
which Chola rulers converted the Bay of Bengal into a ‘Chola Lake’? |
Rajendra-I |
| 23 |
Who was the founder of ‘Gangai Konda Cholapuram’ ? |
Rajendra-I |
| 24 |
Chola rulers is credited to have built a huge artificial lake known as Chola Gangam? |
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| 25 |
Which Chola King started Naval Army? |
Rajaraja I |
| 26 |
Name the Chola King who conquered the northern part of Sri Lanka – |
Rajaraja-I |
| 27 |
Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon? |
Rajendra- I |
| 28 |
Who was the Chola monarch who gave complete freedom to Sri Lanka and got his daughter married to the Sinhala Prince? |
Kulottunga I |
| 29 |
Which trade centers of ancient India was it on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi? |
Tagara |
| 30 |
Who was the greatest king of the Chalukya dynasty? |
Pulakesin – II |
| 31 |
Information about which king is found in the “Kuruspal Inscription’? |
Someshwar I |
| 32 |
Which dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration? |
Chalukya |
| 33 |
Where was the capital of Chalukyas located? |
Vatapi |
| 34 |
Which institutions belonged to foreign trade? |
Nanadesis & Manigrama |
| 35 |
The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the – |
Aihole Inscription |
| 36 |
The Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa finds a mention in – |
Aihole inscription of Pulakesin-II |
| 37 |
The term ‘Yavanapriya’ is mentioned in ancient Sanskrit text denoted – |
Pepper |
| 38 |
Halbi is related to which language family? |
Aryan |
| 39 |
Tolkappiyam text deals with – |
Grammar and Poetry |
| 40 |
In Sangam Literature ‘Tolkappiyam’ is a text of – |
Tamil Grammar |
| 41 |
The author of the Silapadikaram was – |
Ilango |
| 42 |
The collection of the writings of the Saivite saints is considered as Fifth Veda. What is the name of the above collection? |
Thirumurai |
| 43 |
From the excavations of which ancient site, information has been gathered regarding brisk trade relations between India and Rome, during the early centuries of the Christian era – |
Arikamedu |
| 44 |
Which one of the following ports was known as Poduke to the author of ‘The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea – |
Arikamedu |
| 45 |
The Roman settlement has been found? |
Arikamedu |
| 46 |
Amphora Jar is a – |
Tall double-handle jar |
| 47 |
Which dynasties is not mentioned in Sangam literature? |
Kadamb |
| 48 |
Which was not a ruling dynasty of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age? |
Pallava |
| 49 |
Religious anthology ‘Kural’ composed in which language? |
Tamil |
| 50 |
Which Tamil Texts has been called Laghuveda? |
Kural |
| 51 |
Who was the author of the Tamil Ramayanam or Ramavataram? |
Kamban |
| 52 |
Which King did send two naval expeditions to Ceylon in 642 AD? |
Narasimha Verman I |
| 53 |
Which was a corporation of merchants in ancient India? |
Manigramam |
| 54 |
Famous South Indian ‘The Battle of Takkolam’ was fought between? |
Between Chola and Rashtrakutas |
| 55 |
Who devastated the Chola dynasty eventually? |
Malik Kafur |
| 56 |
Why was ‘Uraiyur’ famous in Sangam Era? |
An important trade center for cotton |
| 57 |
Which river was the lifeline of Pandya state? |
Vengi |
| 58 |
According to the Sangam texts, the terms Kon, Ko, and Mannan were attributed to – |
King |
| 59 |
Third Sangam was held at – |
Madurai |
| 60 |
The sage who is said to have Aryanised South India was – |
Agastya |
| 61 |
Which of the following Chinese travelers has given an account of the relationship of China with India during the reign of Chalukyas? |
Matwalin |
| 62 |
Which dynasty did not rule over North India? |
Chalukyas |
| 63 |
Which of the following kings is known to have sent his Ministers to suppress the cruelty against animals in the Kashi region? |
Chalukya King Kumarapala |
| 64 |
The capital of Kadamba Kings was – |
Vanavasi |
| 65 |
king of South India sent an ambassador to the kingdom of Rome in 26 B.C. to which dynasty did he belong? |
Pandya |
| 66 |
Meenakshi Mandir is located at – |
Madurai |
