south india sangam period quiz set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Chola King RajarajaI?

1. He assumed a number of titles like Mummidi Chola, Jayankonda and Sivapadasekara. He was a devout follower of Saivism.
2. He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.
3. He helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2, and 3

Question : 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer with the help of code given below.

a) 1 4 2 3

b) 4 3 2 1

c) 3 4 2 1

d) 1 3 2 4

Question : 3

With which ports, the naval trade of the Cholas was conducted?

1. Mahabalipuram
2. Masulipattanam
3. Kaveripattanam
4. Korakai

a) Only 2 and 3

b) Only 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 1, 3 and 4

d) Only 1 and 2

Question : 4

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

1. The extent and resources of the Chola Empire increased the power and prestige of monarchy.
2. The land revenue department was well organized. It was called as puravuvarithinaikkalam.
3. All lands were carefully surveyed and classified for assessment of revenue.
4. The residential portion of the village was called ur nattam.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question : 5

The members of the Executive Committee were called

a) Kudavolai

b) Nagarika

c) Variapperumakkul

d) Kadagam

Question : 6

Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably show the deity with

a) Four hands

b) Six hands

c) Eight hands

d) Two hands