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

📆 October 8, 2024

Total Questions: 42

1. Who among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IXᵗʰ century A.D. ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Vijayalaya
Solution:The history of early Cholas of Sangam literature, the interregnum between the fall of Sangam Chola and the rise of Chola under Vijayalaya (850 AD.) in the 9ᵗʰ century.

2. Who was the founder of the Chola Dynasty ? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Vijayalaya
Solution:The history of early Cholas of Sangam literature, the interregnum between the fall of Sangam Chola and the rise of Chola under Vijayalaya (850 AD.) in the 9ᵗʰ century.

3. Which one of the following temple complexes has a massive statue of Nandi, considered to be the biggest in India : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (a) Brihadeeshwara Temple
Solution:Brihadeeshwara temple is an excellent piece of Dravidian style temple of Chola-Style, which was constructed in the reign of Rajraja-I. It is considered as the biggest and tallest temple of India. There are two idols of 'Dwarpals' around the main shrine. Gigantic 'Nandi' (carved out of single rock) is situated in the exterior of sacrarium which is believed to be the tallest Nandi idol of India.

4. Brihadeeshwara Temple of Thanjavur was built during the reign of Chola emperor - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Rajraja-I
Solution:Brihadeeshwara temple is an excellent piece of Dravidian style temple of Chola-Style, which was constructed in the reign of Rajraja-I. It is considered as the biggest and tallest temple of India. There are two idols of 'Dwarpals' around the main shrine. Gigantic 'Nandi' (carved out of single rock) is situated in the exterior of sacrarium which is believed to be the tallest Nandi idol of India.

5. In which region, the Chola empire was expanded ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (d) Coromandel Coast and some region of Deccan
Solution:The territories of the Chola Dynasty stretched from south to north, namely the banks of Tungabhadra river to Krishna river. The borderlines of Cholas included Coromandel coast and some areas of Deccan like - Uraiyur, Kaveripattinam, Thanjavur, etc.

6. The capital of Cholas was - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (d) Tanjore
Solution:According to the given options, the capital of Cholas was Tanjore. Apart from this, later Gangaikondacholapuram also became the capital of Cholas. The capital of Cholas was Uraiyur in Sangam era.

7. Which of the following was special feature of Chola administration : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (b) Autonomy of Village administration
Solution:A special feature of the Chola dynasty was the autonomy of village administration which was a speciality of them. The Chola village administration was very systematic and well developed. In fact, the autonomous administration was implemented in the village only during the Chola era.

8. The Chola age was most famous for -: [63ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Village assemblies
Solution:A special feature of the Chola dynasty was the autonomy of village administration which was a speciality of them. The Chola village administration was very systematic and well developed. In fact, the autonomous administration was implemented in the village only during the Chola era.

9. The Chola era was famous for : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (b) Village Assemblies
Solution:A special feature of the Chola dynasty was the autonomy of village administration which was a speciality of them. The Chola village administration was very systematic and well developed. In fact, the autonomous administration was implemented in the village only during the Chola era.

10. Which southern India state had excellent village administration ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (c) Chola
Solution:A special feature of the Chola dynasty was the autonomy of village administration which was a speciality of them. The Chola village administration was very systematic and well developed. In fact, the autonomous administration was implemented in the village only during the Chola era.
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