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

Question : 1

The Kusseed mentality means—

a) Trade

b) Charge land revenue

c) Animal rearing

d) To lend money on interest

Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Military Administration of Chola?

1. The Cholas maintained a regular standing army consisting of elephants, cavalry, infantry and navy.
2. The royal troops were called kadagams.
3. Within this there was a personal troop to defend the king known as Velaikkarar.
4. The Cholas paid special attention to their navy.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question : 3

What was the importance of Siraf on the Persian Gulf in Chola trade with Persia and Arabia?

a) It had the maximum demand for Indian goods.

b) It was the first halt for ships going to Persia and Arabia.

c) It was a great producer of black pepper.

d) It was a meeting point of the sailors and merchants of the entire Indian ocean.

Question : 4

Who devastated Chola dynasty eventually?

a) Muhammad Gauri

b) Bakhtiyar Khalji

c) Mahmud Ghaznavi

d) Malik Kafur

Question : 5

Name the Chola King who conquered the Northern part of Sri Lanka?

a) Parantaka-I

b) Rajendra-I

c) Rajaraja-I

d) Aditya-I

Question : 6

Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?

a) Ashtadiggaja

b) Parishad

c) Chaturvedimangalam

d) Manigramam