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

Question : 1

Temple Who was the son and successor of Raja Raja Chola?

a) Aditya

b) Vijayalaya

c) Vimaladitya

d) Rajendra

Question : 2

The Chola king Parantaka I was defeated by the

a) Krishna III

b) Govinda II

c) Govinda III

d) Krishna II

Question : 3

Which of the following was not one of the popular beliefs and customs prevalent during the Sangam Age?

a) A woman with dishevelled hair was a bad omen

b) Rites were performed to avert the mischief of demons

c) Eclipses were believed to be the result of Rahu and Ketu eating up the sun and the moon

d) There was much faith in omens and astrology

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

Match the following List I & II

a) A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2

b) A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3

c) A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2

d) A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1