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

Question : 1

Constructed in the Chola period, the copper idols of Natraj, the Devakriti, is often

a) Hexagonal

b) Quadrilateral

c) Two sided

d) Octagonal

Question : 2

According to the Sangam texts the terms Kon, Ko and Mannan were attributed to which of the following?

a) Commander of the army

b) Revenue Minister

c) Prime Minister

d) King

Question : 3

Which of the following was a great customs port with an artificial harbour?

a) Tondi

b) Puhar (Kaveripumpattinam)

c) Uraiyur

d) Musiri or Muziris

Question : 4

Which of the following statements are correct with regarding socio-economic life of Chola?

1. Jainism flourished during the Chola period.
2. The temples remained centres of economic activity during Chola period.
3. The weaving industry, particularly the silk-weaving at Kanchi flourished.
4. Arabian horses were imported in large numbers to strengthen the cavalry.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question : 5

Meenakshi Mandir is located at

a) Sri Rangam

b) Pudukottai

c) Madurai

d) Thanjavur

Question : 6

Karikala, the Chola king, made a grand anicut on the Kaveri, the water of which nowadays drawn off through a new channel called Vennar. Which of the following regions of Tamil Nadu does it irrigate?

a) South Arcot

b) South Thanjavur

c) Chingleput

d) West Madurai