south india sangam period quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who among the following Chola rulers is credited to have built a huge artificial lake known as Chola Gangam?

a) Rajadhiraja

b) Rajendra

c) Rajaraja-I

d) Rajaraja-II

Question : 2

Who was the founder of ‘Gangai Konda Cholapuram’?

a) Rajendra-I

b) Rajadhiraja

c) Rajaraja-I

d) Vijayaditya

Question : 3

What was the period of Raja Raja Chola?

a) AD 985–1014

b) AD 890–910

c) AD 900–920

d) AD 800–832

Question : 4

Which of the following was not one of the better known agricultural products of the Sangam Age?

a) Rice

b) Sugar-cane

c) Turmeric

d) Wheat

Question : 5

Who among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IXth century A.D.?

a) Vijayalaya

b) Rajraja Chola

c) Krishna-I

d) Parantaka

Question : 6

Which of the following were qualifications to become a ward member of village committees during Chola period?

1. Ownership of at least one fourth veli of land.
2. Own residence.
3. Above thirty years and below seventy years of age.
4. Knowledge of Puranas

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, and 4