south india sangam period (Chola, Chalukya, Pallav... Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 26

Who was the Chola king who annexed the Northern portion of Ceylon?

a) Adirajendra

b) Raja Raja

c) Raja Raja Narenra

d) Rajendra

Question : 27

Which of the following is not true with regard to Raja Raja, the Great?

a) He invaded Ceylon and annexed the whole island to his empire

b) He conquered the north-western part of the Ganga country

c) He interfered in the affairs of the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi

d) He conquered the Maldives Island

Question : 28

The spies during the Sangam Age were known as:

a) Dutas

b) Orrars

c) Sanjayans

d) Spasas

Question : 29

Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka’s Dhamma is not correct ?

1. Major Rock Edict XIII is of paramount importance in understanding the Ashokan policy of Dhamma.
2. The Policy of Dhamma was an attempt at founding a new religion.
3. Major Rock Edict III relates to social welfare measures like medical centres for animals as well as men, road construction and planting of medicinal herbs.
4. Pillar Edict I states that through the king’s care and love of Dhamma it had grown and that it was the king’s principle to administer affairs.

a) None of these

b) 2 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 4

Question : 30

Which of the following Sangam works tries to expound the excellence of Buddhism?

a) Silappadikaram

b) Kurla

c) Tokappiyam

d) Manimekalai