south india sangam period quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What was the single most important item of imports of the Chola empire?

a) Precious stones

b) Spices

c) Dye-stuff

d) Horses

Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Village Administration during Chola period?

1. The system of village autonomy with sabhas reached its culmination during the Chola rule.
2. Two inscriptions of Parantaka I found at Uttiramerur provide details of the formation and functions of village councils.
3. That village was divided into five wards

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2, and 3

Question : 3

Consider the following statements about the temples built by cholas -

1. The earliest chola temple dating from 10th century is the one at Dadapuram in South Arcot.
2. The huge chola temples of Tanjore and Gangaikonda - Cholapuram are marked by their lofty towers.
3. The later chola temples have mighty gopurans or gateways

a) 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) None

d) 1 and 2

Question : 4

The candidate names for election during the Cholas period were written on the palm leaves called

a) Kottam

b) Kurram

c) Kudumbam

d) Kudavolai

Question : 5

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 : 6

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