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

Total Questions: 42

31. Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Aditya-I
(b) Rajaraja-I
(c) Rajendra-I
(d) Vijayalaya

Correct Answer: (c) Rajendra-I

Solution:Rajaraja-I invaded Sri Lanka and destroyed Anuradhapura. Rajaraja-I captured only the northern part of Sri Lanka while southern part remained independent. His son Rajendra-I captured the southern island and hence whole of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and defeated Mahendra V.

32. Who was the Chola monarch who gave complete freedom to Sri Lanka and got his daughter married to the Sinhala Prince ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Kulottunga-I
(b) Rajendra
(c) Adhirajendra
(d) Rajadhiraj-I

Correct Answer: (a) Kulottunga-I

Solution:Vijayabahu, the Ceylon king proclaimed independent Sinhala Island during the period of Kulottunga-I but Kulottunga did not show any incivility and married his daughter with Sinhala prince Virapperumal.

33. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Assertion (A) : We have much more information about Cholas than their predecessors.
Reason (R) : The Chola rulers adopted the practice of having inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a historical narrative of their victories.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Code :

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true

Correct Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Solution:We have much more information about Cholas rather than their predecessors. Rajaraj-I & Rajendra-I had written inscriptions on the walls of temples. Rajaraja-I started the tradition of writing & collecting the tales of victories of his ancestors through written inscriptions. Kings after him followed his suit. Hence Assertion (A) & Reason (R) both are correct. So option (a) is correct.

34. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

Term	Description
1. Eripatti	Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2. Taniyurs	Villages donated to a single brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3. Ghatikas	Colleges generally attched to the temples

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 Only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3

Solution:The Correctly matched list as follows :

Term	Description
Eripatti	Land, revenue from which was set apart form the maintenance of the village tank
Taniyurs	A very large village would be administered as a single unit is called Taniyurs.
Ghatikas	Colleges generally attched to the temples

35. Which of the following inscriptions belonged to foreign trade ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Sreni
(b) Nagaram
(c) Nanadesis
(d) Manigrama
(e) Both (c) & (d)

Correct Answer: (e) Both (c) & (d)

Solution:Sreni, in the context of Ancient India, was an association of traders, merchants and artisans. Nagaram was local as- sociation of merchants conducting commercial activities, The Nanadesis and Manigrama were a guild of traders who organised themselves into one of the biggest of the trading association at the time of the Hoysala empire. They developed significant trade contact with many areas, including foreign countries.

36. Which one of the following trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Tagara
(b) Sripur
(c) Tripuri
(d) Tamralipti

Correct Answer: (a) Tagara

Solution:Tagara was a significant trade centre which was located between Kalyan and vengi.

37. Who was the greatest king of Chalukya dynasty ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Vikramaditya
(b) Manglesh
(c) Pulakesin-II
(d) Pulakesin-I

Correct Answer: (c) Pulakesin-II

Solution:Pulakesin-II was the most capable and powerful ruler of chalukyas, who ruled over 610 to 642 AD. Aihole inscription provides the saga of his achievements.

38. Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking position in administration ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Chola
(b) Chalukya
(c) Pala
(d) Sena

Correct Answer: (b) Chalukya

Solution:Women were appointed to high designations in Chalukya administration. Vijaya Bhattarika, the Queen of Chandraditya (brother of Vikramaditya - I), issued two copper plates by her name. She was an excellent poetess too. Vikramaditya granted a village to a scholar Brahmin on the recommendation of his younger sister Kumkumdevi. Vijaya Bhattarika ran the administration efficiently.

39. Where was the capital of Chalukyas located ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Vatapi
(b) Shravasti
(c) Kanchi
(d) Kannauj

Correct Answer: (a) Vatapi

Solution:At present, the ancient city of Vatapi in Bagalkot district (Karnataka) is known as Badami. It was the capital of Chalukyas during the 6-7ᵗʰ century. Pulakesin-I was the real founder of Vatapi's Chalukya dynasty.

40. Meenakshi Temple is situated here - [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Chennai
(b) Kolkata
(c) Madurai
(d) Mahabalipuram

Correct Answer: (c) 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.

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