Practice Quiz set 4 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   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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(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-2)   Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-3)   To which of the following dynasties did Karikala, the famous king of this period, belong?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-4)   Which one is the correct chronological order in which the given rulers ruled over Magadha?
  1. Brihadratha - Bimbisara - Sisunaga – Bindusara
  2. Sisunaga - Bindusara - Brihadratha – Bimbisara
  3. Brihadratha - Bindusara - Sisunaga – Bimbisara
  4. Sisunaga - Bimbisara - Brihadratha – Bindusara

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-5)   Consider the following statements:
  1. The Hindu sects of Vaishnavism and Saivism flourished during the period of Rashtrakutas
  2. Jainism declined during the period of Rashtrakutas
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Hindu sects of Vaishnavism and Saivism flourished during the period of Rashtrakutas. Yet, they did not affect the progress of Jainism under the patronage of Rashtrakuta kings and officers. Almost one third of the population of the Deccan, were Jains.

Q-6)   Which of the following was not one of the royal dynasties of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-7)   Which among the following dynasties, King declared their successor in own tenure?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-8)   Which one of the following was not a ruling dynasty of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-9)   Consider the following statements
  1. Naval expeditions of Rajaraja I occupied parts of Burma, Malaya and Sumatra.
  2. Rajendra I conquered Ceylon.
  3. The Cholas held northern Ceylon until they were expelled by Vijayababu I.
  4. 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?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-10)   Raja Raja Chola was the son of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)