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

Question : 1

Which one of the following was not a ruling dynasty of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?

a) Pallava

b) Chola

c) Chera

d) Pandya

Question : 2

During the rule of the Chola Kings which of the following Wariyams looked after garden administration?

a) Thotta Variyam

b) Airi Variyam

c) Pan Variyam

d) Samvatsara Variyam

Question : 3

Consider the following statements.

1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) Only 1

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 4

The famous bronze image of Nataraja is a fine example of

a) Gupta Art

b) Gandhara Art

c) Chola Art

d) Mauryan Art

Question : 5

Which Chola King started Naval Army?

a) Rajaraja-I

b) Parantak Chola

c) Rajendra Chola

d) Rajaraja-II

Question : 6

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