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

Question : 1

The Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa finds a mention in

a) Karamdanda Sivalinga inscription of Kumargupta-I

b) Gwalior inscription of Mihir Bhoja

c) Aihole inscription of PulakesinII

d) Mathura Pillar inscription of Chandragupta-II

Question : 2

Where were the meetings of Common Sabha held?

a) Under a tree

b) By the side of tank

c) In a special building

d) In temples

Question : 3

The sage who is said to have Aryanized South India was

a) Vashishtha

b) Agastya

c) Vishwamitra

d) Sambhara

Question : 4

The army of Cholas was divided into regiments called

a) Kottams

b) Kadagams

c) Udankutams

d) Kudavolai

Question : 5

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 : 6

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