South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) Part-I

41. Which of the following pair (A State of South India from 6th to 12th century and its Capital) is not correctly matched ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Chera-Puducheri

Solution:Chera was a state of South India located in the present-day state of Kerala and to a lesser extent, parts of Tamil Nadu. The capital of the state of Chera was Vanchi. All other options are correctly matched.

42. Arrange the name of the following pallava rulers according to their reign in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

1. Parmeshvaravarman-I
2. Narsinghvarman-I
3. Nandivarman-II
4. Mahendravarman-I
Codes :

(a) 4, 2, 1, 3
(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
(c) 1, 3, 2, 4
(d) 3, 2, 1, 4

Correct Answer: (a) 4, 2, 1, 3

Solution:As per the question, timeline of Pallava king's rule is as follows :-

List-I	List-II
1. Mahendravarman-I	600-630 A.D.
2. Narsinghvarman-I	630 668 A.D.
3. Parmeshvaravarman-I	Approx 670-700 A.D.
4. Nandivarman-II	731-795 A.D.

43. Who of the following Chinese travellers has given an account of the relationship of China with India during the reign of Chalukyas ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Fa-Hien
(b) Hiuen-Tsang
(c) It-Sing
(d) Matwalin

Correct Answer: (d) Matwalin

Solution:Matwalin was a Chinese traveller who has given an account of the relationship between China and India during the reign of Chlukyas.

44. Which dynasty did not rule over North India ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Chalukyas
(b) Rajputs
(c) Gupta
(d) Mauryas

Correct Answer: (a) Chalukyas

Solution:Chalukyas Dynasty did not rule over North India. Their rule was mainly centralixed in Deccan and southern India. Their capital was Badami (Vatapi). Pulakesin-II was the first ruler of Badami's Chalukyas dynasty who defeated Harshavardhana in 618 AD. Apart from this, there were also small branches of Chlaukyas in which the Chalukyas of Kalyani were most prominent.

45. Which of the following King is known to have sent his Ministers to suppress the cruelty against animal in Kashi region ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Chalukya King Siddharaja Jayasimha
(b) Chlaukyas King Kumarapala
(c) Chola King Kulottunga-I
(d) Kashmirian King Jayasimha

Correct Answer: (b) Chlaukyas King Kumarapala

Solution:Kumarpala was a chalukya king. He reigned for 29 years. He was a Jain and a disciple of Jain Scholar hemachandra. Several medieval Jain scholars wrote chronicles about him. As per Jain traditions he was against animal cruelyty & sent his minister to suppress the cruelty against animal in Kashi region.

46. The capital of Kadamba Kings was - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Tanjore
(b) Vanavasi
(c) Kanchi
(d) Badami

Correct Answer: (b) Vanavasi

Solution:The capital of Kadamba rulers was Vanavasi. Kadamb dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman. Kadamba state was annexed by Pulakesin-II. It is notable that Tanjore was the capital of Cholas; Kanchi of Pallavas and Badami of Chalukyas.

47. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Kakinada
(b) Motupalli
(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d) Nelluru

Correct Answer: (b) Motupalli

Solution:Motupalli was the famous trading seaport of the Kakatiyas. Marcopolo visited Kakatiya kingdom throught this port and wrote about the prosperity and power in Andhra Desh in his travelogue.

48. A king of South India sent an ambassador to the kingdom of Rome in 26 B.C. to which dynasty did he belong ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Chola
(b) Chera
(c) Pandya
(d) Chalukya

Correct Answer: (c) Pandya

Solution:Pandya king of South India sent and ambassador to the kingdom of Rome in 26 B.C. Pandya dynasty had the most prolonged duration of reign in South Indian region. Their capital was Madurai.

49. Who established trade relations with Roman empire ? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) Cheras

Solution:India's trade with the Roman empire started with the Chera Kingdom during the Sangam period. Many roman objects were found from Arikamedu (Puducherry).

50. Meenakshi Mandir is located at : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Madurai
(b) Pudukottai
(c) Sri Rangam
(d) Thanjavur

Correct Answer: (a) Madurai

Solution:Meenakshi temple is situated at Madurai. Madurai was the capital of Pandyas. During the Sangama era, 1st and 3rd Sangam were organised here, which wave presided over by Acharya Agastya and Nakkirar respectively.