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

Question : 21

A righteous government to the Sangam Tamils meant one which:

a) Maintained social solidarity

b) Provided correct, quick and straight justice

c) Pursued social and ethical values

d) Promoted agriculture and trade

Question : 22

Consider the following statements:

1. The Hindu sects of Vaishnavism and Saivism flourished during the period of Rashtrakutas
2. Jainism declined during the period of Rashtrakutas

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 1 only

d) None

Question : 23

Which of the following is not an important feature of the Chola temples?

a) Sikhara or curvilinear tower

b) Vimana or storey

c) Gopuram or gateway

d) Mandapam or pavillion

Question : 24

Consider the following statements:

1. At Ellora, the most remarkable Temple, Kailasa temple, was excavated during the reign of Amoghavarsha I.
2. The Kailasa temple consists of four parts – the main shrine, the entrance gateway, an intermediate shrine for Nandi and mandapa surrounding the courtyard.
3. In Kailasa temple the sculpture of the Goddess Durga is shown as slaying the Buffalo demon.
4. In Kailasa temple another sculpture Ravana was making attempts to lift Mount Kailasa, the abode of Siva.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question : 25

Assertion (A):
Among the many South Indian dynasties, the Cholas alone were able to ignore their feudatories to a significant extent.
Reason (R) :
The Chola kings granted autonomous powers to village assemblies with a view to completely eliminating the feudatories. In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

a) Both ‘A’ and ‘‘R’ are true but ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.

b) ‘A’ is true but ‘R’ is false

c) ‘A’ is false but ‘R’ is true

d) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.