Practice Ancient south sangam period - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-2) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Which of the following institutions did not exist during the Sangam Age?
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Q-2) Which one of the following is considered to be the world’s greatest iconographical creations made by sthapatis of South India, particularly during the Chola period?
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Q-3) Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration?
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Q-4) What was the means of rural exchange during the Chola period ?
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Q-5) Which of the following was a great customs port with an artificial harbour?
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Q-6) Which one of the following was not a ruling dynasty of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?
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Q-7) Consider the following statements- Naval expeditions of Rajaraja I occupied parts of Burma, Malaya and Sumatra.
- Rajendra I conquered Ceylon.
- The Cholas held northern Ceylon until they were expelled by Vijayababu I.
- The Cholas fell in the 13th century when their territory was shared by the Hoysalas and Pandyas.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
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Q-8) Who was the last ruler of Chola dynasty?
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Q-9) Which one of the following trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi?
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Q-10) At Puhar or Kaveripumpattinam a great festival, described vividly by the Sangam Epic, was held in honour of Lord:
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Q-11) Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Chola Administration?- The extent and resources of the Chola Empire increased the power and prestige of monarchy.
- The land revenue department was well organized. It was called as puravuvarithinaikkalam.
- All lands were carefully surveyed and classified for assessment of revenue.
- The residential portion of the village was called ur nattam.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
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The emperor or king was at the top of the administration. The big capital cities like Tanjore and Gangaikondacholapuram, the large royal courts and extensive grants to the temples reveal the authority of the king. They undertook royal tours to increase the efficiency of the administration.
Q-12) Whose feudal lord was the Chola ruler Vijayaditya in the beginning?
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Q-13) Which of the following statements are correct with regard to development of Tamil literature during the Chola period?- The Ramayana was composed by Kamban
- Periyapuranam or Tiruttondarpuranam was composed by Sekkilar
- Jayankondar composed Nalavenba
- The Moovarula written by Ottakuthar depicts the life of three Chola kings.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
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Jayankondar composed Kalingattupparani which describes the Kalinga war fought by Kulotunga I. The Nalavenba was written by Pugalendi. The works on Tamil grammar like Kalladam by Kalladanar, Yapperungalam by Amirthasagarar, a Jain, Nannul by Pavanandhi and Virasoliyam by Buddhamitra were the products of the Chola age.
Q-14) Which of the following were qualifications to become a ward member of village committees during Chola period?- Ownership of at least one fourth veli of land.
- Own residence.
- Above thirty years and below seventy years of age.
- Knowledge of Puranas
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Knowledge of Vedas was a qualification. From the persons duly nominated, one was to be chosen for each ward by kudavolai system for a year. The names of eligible persons were written on palm-leaves and put into a pot.
Q-15) Who among the following Chola rulers is credited to have built a huge artificial lake known as Chola Gangam?
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Q-16) In Sangam Literature ‘Tolkappiyam’ is a text of
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Q-17) Tolkappiyam text deals with
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Q-18) Which of the following was not one of the conventional checks on a king’s power?
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Q-19) How did Raja Raja I and Rajendra I celebrate their victory and its commemoration?
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Q-20) What was Tribhuvani Swaram in the Chola period ?
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