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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which of the following committee was constituted for the benefit of trade?

a) Alugam

b) Perun Guri

c) Nagaram

d) Kury

Question : 3

The Chola king who had the title Madhuraikonda is

a) Vijayaditya

b) Vinayaditya

c) Rajadhiraja

d) Parantaka I

Question : 4

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

a) Hexagonal

b) Quadrilateral

c) Two sided

d) Octagonal

Question : 5

Which of the following wasthe wonderful discovery made by HippalusinA.D. 45, leading to increasing of trade with Rome?

a) Propelling of ship with mechanical aid

b) The existence of the monsoon winds, blowing across the Indian Ocean

c) A shorter route for Rome to the eastern coast of India

d) Fitting of sails to the ships

Question : 6

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