Correct Answer:
(C)
Pulakesin - II
Pulakesin - II was the most capable and powerful ruler of Chalukyas, who ruled over 610 to 642 AD. Aihole inscription provides the saga of his achievements.
Ques:
2
Information about which king is found in the “Kuruspal Inscription”?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Someshwar I
Kuruspal inscription of Dharana-Mahadevi, queen of Someshwar I was found near Jagdalpur city in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. It tells about victorious reign of Someshwar I who was a king of the western Chalukyas.
Ques:
3
Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Chalukya
Women were appointed to high designations in Chalukya administration. Vijaya Bhattarika, the Queen of Chandraditya (brother of Vijayaditya - I), issued two copper plates by her name. She was an excellent poetess too. Vijayaditya granted a village to a scholar Brahmin on the recommendation of his younger sister Kumkumdevi. Vijayaditya Bhattarika ran the administration efficiently.
Ques:
4
Where was the capital of Chalukyas located?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Vatapi
At present, the ancient city of Vatapi in Bijapur district (Karnataka) is known as Badami. It was the capital of Chalukyas during the 6-7th century. Pulakesin - I was the real founder of Vatapi’s Chalukya dynasty.
Ques:
5
Which of the following are the branches of the Western Chalukyas?
1. Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
2. Chalukyas of Lata
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
The early Western Chalukyas ruled for about two centuries but were eventually displaced by the rising Rashtrakutas during the middle of the 8th century. The Rashtrakutas became a powerful dynasty and took control of the Deccan region.
Ques:
6
Which one of the following was not a ruling dynasty of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Pallava
In South India, three dynasties ruled during the Sangam Age are Chera, Chola and the Pandya. Pallavas were not the rulers of this age.
Ques:
7
Consider the following statements:
The Kalabhras occupied the Tamil country for about two and a half centuries.
Jainism and Buddhism became prominent during the Sangam Age.
What were the main reason(s) for the end of the Sangam Age?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
End of Sangam Age:
The Sangam Age slowly declined towards the end of the third century A.D. The Kalabhras occupied the Tamil country post-sangam period between 300 AD to 600 AD, whose period was called an interregnum or 'dark age' by earlier historians.
Jainism and Buddhism became prominent during the Sangam Age.
Later, the Pallavas in the northern Tamil Nadu and Pandyas in southern Tamil Nadu drove the Kalabhras out of the Tamil country and established their rule.
Ques:
8
Consider the following factors that contribute to the decline of Sangam Age:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Ques:
9
Consider the following statements:
1. At the close of the third century A.D., the Sangam period began to progressively deteriorate.
2. The Kalabhras ruled over Tamil territory for almost 250 years.
What were the main reason(s) for the end of the Sangam Age?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Ques:
10
Consider the following statements:
Kalabhras has been called as 'dark age' by historians.
Tirukkural, was written during this period.
What were the main reason(s) for the end of the Sangam Age?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Kalabhras occupied the Tamil country for about two and a half centuries, which disrupted the social and political fabric of South India. Their rule has been called an interregnum or ‘dark age’ by earlier historians. However, the greatest Tamil work, Tirukkural, was written during this period.