south india sangam period quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Rashtrakuta kings?

1. The Rashtrakutas were of Kannada origin and Kannada language was their mother tongue.
2. Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
3. Amoghavarsha I was a follower of Buddhism.
4. Amoghavarsha I wrote the famous Kannada work, Kavirajamarga.

a) 1, 2, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 2

With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements.

1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) Only 1

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 3

Who among the following performed Asvamedha sacrifice?

1. Pushyamitra sunga
2. Samudragupta
3. Pravarsena I
4. Pulakesin I

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 only

Question : 4

Which of the following was the main article of import?

a) Pottery and glassware

b) Wine and slave girls

c) Horses

d) Gold and silver

Question : 5

Which Southern India state had excellent village administration?

a) Chola

b) Chalukya

c) Chera

d) Vatapi

Question : 6

Which of the following statements about the social structure of the Sangam Age is not correct?

a) Sangam literature mentions three regular varnas, namely, Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaisyas

b) There were four castes, namely, Tudiyan, Panan, Paraiyan and Kadamban

c) People were organized in professional social groups living apart from one-another

d) The difference in the status and economic conditions was well accepted and rarely challenged by the people