About the Topic: The Cholas were one of the greatest dynasties of South India known for their administration, naval power, temple architecture and cultural achievements. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chola?
1. The dynasty is part of the “Three Crowned Kings”.
2. Raja Raja Chola built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The Three Crowned Kings or the Three Glorified by Heaven refers to the triumvirate of Chola, Chera and Pandya who dominated the politics of the ancient Tamil country.
Raja Raja Chola also launched several naval campaigns that resulted in the capture of the Malabar Coast as well as the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Raja Raja Chola was succeeded by his son Rajendra Chola.
Ques: 2
The chief feature of the Chola temples is the:
Correct Answer:
(C) Vimana
The Dravidian style of art and architecture reached its perfection under the Cholas. The chief feature of the Chola temple is the vimana, a pyramidal tower. The vimana, rising above the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) and often adorned with carvings and multiple tiers. The Cholas, known for massive temple construction, built significant structures like the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur and the Gangaikondacholapuram temple.
Ques: 3
Who build the Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Correct Answer:
(C) Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I defeated Mahipala, the Pala king of Bengal and Bihar, and to commemorate his victory he built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Ques: 4
Who was the earliest known Chola King who conquered Sri Lanka and ruled it?
Correct Answer:
(B) Elara
Elara's conquest of Sri Lanka in the 2nd century BCE marked one of the earliest known instances of the Chola Empire expanding beyond the Indian mainland. He invaded and ruled the island for approximately 50 years.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
1. Uraiyur, the capital of the early Chola rulers, was a famous centre for cotton textiles.
2. The system of local self-government was prevailing in the Chola period.
3. Devadasi system was prohibited during Chola.
Which of the above statements are true?
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 and 2 only
The Chola empire encouraged the devadasi system.