south india sangam period quiz set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which among the following dynasties, King declared their successor in own tenure?

a) Kadamba

b) Chola

c) Chalukya

d) Kalchuri

Question : 2

The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit text denoted

a) Damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance

b) Ivory

c) A fine variety of Indian muslim

d) Pepper

Question : 3

Which Chola King started Naval Army?

a) Rajaraja-I

b) Parantak Chola

c) Rajendra Chola

d) Rajaraja-II

Question : 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) 4 only

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

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?

a) Rama

b) Nataraja

c) Mahishasuramardini

d) Somaskanda

Question : 6

Which of the following was not one of the royal dynasties of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?

a) Pallava

b) Chera

c) Chola

d) Pandya