south india sangam period quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 2 3 4 1

b) 4 2 3 1

c) 4 3 1 2

d) 3 4 1 2

Question : 2

During the Sangam Age a tutelary tree called Kadimaram or Kavalmaram was planted by the rulers at a central place in the town and they took great care to protect the tree because:

a) It was believed that the tree had power to protect the town

b) The destruction of the tree was symbolic of the defeat of the ruler

c) Both (a) and (b)

d) The tree was symbolic dynastic growth

Question : 3

The reign of Rajadhiraja was

a) AD 1034–1054

b) AD 1035–1065

c) AD 1045–1076

d) AD 1044–1052

Question : 4

The Variyam members were

a) Honorary

b) Half paid

c) Receivers of land grants

d) Paid

Question : 5

What were the popular assemblies of Cholas period?

a) Ur

b) Sabha

c) Samiti

d) Both A and B

Question : 6

Which of the following South Indian state was famous for its naval power?

a) Pallava

b) Chera

c) Chola

d) Rashtrakuta