south india sangam period quiz set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements

1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assasinated by his commander-inchief Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assasinated by his Brahman minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Question : 2

Who among the following Chola rulers converted the Bay of Bengal into a ‘Chola Lake’?

a) Adhiraj

b) Rajendra-I

c) Rajaraja-I

d) Kulottunga

Question : 3

What was the period of rule of Chola king Parantaka I?

a) 834–854 A.D

b) 900–909 A.D

c) 923–943 A.D

d) 907–953 A.D

Question : 4

Arrange the following into sequential order and select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. Rajaraja Chola I
2. Aditya Chola
3. Rajendra Chola
4. Parantaka Chola I

a) 2, 4, 1, 3

b) 1, 2, 4, 3

c) 2, 1, 3, 4

d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Question : 5

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the Chola Kings?

1. Kulottunga I became famous by abolishing tolls and earned the title – Sungam Tavirtta Cholan.
2. The founder of the Imperial Chola line was Vijayalaya.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 1 only

d) None

Question : 6

What was the qualification necessary for Variyam members?

1. Age between 35 and 70 years
2. If an expert in Vedas, the concession of land
3. High character
4. A correct account of income and expenditure

a) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

b) Only (i), (ii) and (iv)

c) All (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

d) Only (iii)