Who among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IXth century A.D.?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Vijayalaya
The history of early Cholas of Sangam literature, the interregnum between the fall of Sangam Chola and the rise of Medieval Chola was under Vijayalaya (850 AD.) in the 9th century by seizing control of the city of Thanjavur, establishing it as the capital of the revived dynasty.
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42
During the rule of the Chola Kings which of the following Variyams looked after garden administration?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Thotta Variyam
A working committee which supervised the activities of Chola era villages was known as Variyam. Thotta Variyam looked after Horticulture Board while Samvatsara Variyam was annual committee; Eri Variyam was in charge of tanks (Lakes) and water supply and Pan Variyam was related to gold/finance committee.
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43
Which river was the lifeline of Pandya state?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Vengai
Vengi River was the lifeline of the state of Pandya. The river originates in Kandan Manikanur near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Pandya state was located in the south of Kaveri. It comprises the districts of modern Madurai and some regions of Travancore also. Its capital was Madurai. The region of Vengi river was famous for its fertility.
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44
The ancient Chola kingdom existed in the delta of the river:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Cauvery
The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in history. The heartland of the Cholas was the fertile valley of the Kaveri River.
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45
A contemporary rival dynasty of the Cholas in South India was:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Chalukyas of Kalyani
The Chalukyas of Kalyani were a contemporary rival dynasty of the Cholas in South India, especially in the western Deccan and South India. Their reign spanned from the 10th to 12th centuries. The Chalukyas and Cholas frequently clashed over territories like Vengi.
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46
Consider the following events in the history of India:
Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka - I
Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?
Correct Answer:
(C)
2 - 4 - 1 - 3
Following are the sequence of event:
Mahendravarman- I established Pallava Power (600-630 CE);
Gopala founded Pala dynasty in 750 A.D.;
Mihira Bhoja (836-885 CE) or Bhoja I was a ruler of Gurjara Pratihara dynasty of India; Parantaka - I (907-953 CE) ruled chola kingdom in Tamil Nadu.
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47
Famous South Indian ‘The Battle of Takkolam’ was fought between?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Between Chola and Rashtrakutas
The battle of Takkolam was a military engagement between Rajaditya, son of the Chola king Parantaka - I and a confederacy of western Gangas and Vaidunbas led by Rashtrakuta King Krishna - III at Takkolam.
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48
Arrange the name of the following pallava rulers according to their reign in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Parmeshvaravarma I
Narsinghvarman I
Nandivarman II
Mahendravarman I
Codes:
Correct Answer:
(A)
4, 2, 1, 3
As per the question, timeline of Pallava king's rule is as follows:
Mahendravarman I - (600-630 A.D.)
Narsinghvarman I - (630-668 A.D.)
Parmeshvaravarman I - (Approx 670-700 A.D.)
Nandivarman II - (731-795 A.D.)
Hence, option (a) is right answer.
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49
Who among the following built the Vaikuntha-Perumal Temple?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Nandivarman II
The Vaikuntha-Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram was built by the Pallava king Nandivarman II. He is credited with having commissioned the temple in the late 8th century CE.
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50
Consider the following statements about Mahendravarman:
1. Tamil literature flourished under his rule, with the rise in popularity of Tevaram written by Appar and Sambandhar.
2. He was the author of the play Mattavilasa Prahasana and another play called Bhagavadajjuka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
The flourishing of Tamil literature, particularly with the rise in popularity of Tevaram composed by Appar and Sambandhar, is associated with the reign of Mahendravarman I, a Pallava king. His rule is known to have been a period of significant growth in Tamil literature.
Mahendravarman I was indeed the author of both the play Mattavilasa Prahasana and the play Bhagavadajjuka. He was a Pallava king who ruled in the 7th century CE and is known for his literary and artistic contributions. Wikipedia mentions that he wrote these two plays.