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Which of the following statements are correct with regarding socio-economic life of Chola?
- Jainism flourished during the Chola period.
- The temples remained centres of economic activity during Chola period.
- The weaving industry, particularly the silk-weaving at Kanchi flourished.
- Arabian horses were imported in large numbers to strengthen the cavalry.
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period. Both agriculture and industry flourished. Reclamation of forest lands and the construction and maintenance of irrigation tanks led to agricultural prosperity. Commercial contacts between the Chola Empire and China, Sumatra, Java and Arabia were extensively prevalent.
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Answer: (a)Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period. Both agriculture and industry flourished. Reclamation of forest lands and the construction and maintenance of irrigation tanks led to agricultural prosperity. Commercial contacts between the Chola Empire and China, Sumatra, Java and Arabia were extensively prevalent.
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