Consider the following statements regarding Tuluva Dynasty:
The Tuluva Dynasty was the third dynasty to rule the Vijayanagar Empire.
The kingdom's original home was the western Tulu-speaking region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
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32
Consider the following statements:
Krishnadevaraya patronised poets and issued inscriptions in languages as diverse as Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu.
Tuluva Narasa Nayaka is credited with the conquest of the Gajapatis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
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33
Emperor Krishnadevaraya was given the title(s) of:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Emperor Krishnadevaraya was known by several titles, including Andhra Bhoja (Lord of Andhra), Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana (Lord of the Kannada Empire), and Mooru Rayara Ganda (King of Three Kings). He was also recognized as the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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Consider the following statements:
1. Rama Raya was a great warrior and strategist.
2. He played off the Bahmani Muslim powers against one another
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Real power lay in the hands of his minister Rama Raya, who got support from kinsmen (of Aravidu clan) by appointing them as Nayak of strategic localities.
Rama Raya was a great warrior and strategist. He played off the Bahmani Muslim powers against one another. He entered into a commercial treaty with the Portuguese whereby the supply of horses to the Bijapur ruler was stopped.
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35
Consider the following statements regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva:
1. Tax Rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire, the taxation system primarily relied on land revenue, with rates varying based on the type and quality of the land. Beyond land tax, a variety of other taxes were imposed, including taxes on shopkeepers, farm servants, artisans, and other professions, as well as grazing and house taxes. Even, Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax.
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36
The Sangam Age script was known by the following name:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Tamil-Brahmi
The Tamil-Brahmi script has been paleographically and stratigraphically dated between the third century BCE and the first century CE. It constitutes the earliest known writing system evidenced in many parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Sri Lanka. It is also known as Tamizhi or Damili.
During those times, the language used was Tamil-Brahmi. This is also the script used for Sangam age. The Tamil brahmi is also called as brahmilli. Tamil constants and vowel notation system is mentioned in Tamil brahmi.
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37
In Tamil Nadu, who introduced the Pattini cult?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Cheras
The renowned Chera king, Senguttuvan, introduced the Pattini cult. The cult was formed when he returned from his military expeditions of northern India; he brought stones from the Himalayas during his expedition.
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38
Who wrote the novel ‘Manimekalai’?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Sattanar
Manimekalai was written by Seethalai Saathanar or Chithalai Chathanar. The author in this Epic of Tamil Literature compared buddhism with other religions prevailing in South India. The story is about daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi who became Buddhist.
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39
In Sangam age, the book ‘Bharatam’ was written by?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Perudevanar
The book, ' Bharatam' was written by Perudevanar. The author had also composed the invocatory versus for the Sangam classics Ahnanuru, Puranamuru, Kuruntogai, Narrinai and Aingurunuru.
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40
Who among the following formed the first Sangam?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Agastya
In medieval era stories of the Tamil tradition, Agastya pioneered the first Sangam period that lasted 4,440 years, and took part in the second Sangam period that lasted another 3,700 years.