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Question 31. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Chola King RajarajaI?

He defeated the Pandya ruler, Amarabhujanga
He defeated the Chera ruler Bhaskararavivarman in the naval battle of Kandalursalai
He conquered the Gangavadi, Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi located in the Mysore region.
He defeated Jayasimha II, the Western Chalukya king

Select the answer from the codes given below:

2, 3, and 4
1, 3, and 4
1, 2, and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 1, 2, and 3
Answer: (c)The Cholas got victory over the growing power of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani. Satyasraya was defeated and RajarajaI captured the Raichur Doab, Banavasi and other places. Hence the Chola power extended upto the river Tungabadhra.

Question 32. One of the religious beliefs of the Sangam people, which was primitive in nature, was:

Ancestor worship
Worship of stars and planets
Worship of the Gods and Goddess of the hill-side
Worship of totemic symbols

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Worship of totemic symbols
Answer: (d)

Question 33. The Chola era was famous for

Warfare with Rashtrakuta
Village Assemblies
Religious development
Trade from Sri Lanka

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Village Assemblies
Answer: (b)

Question 34. A righteous government to the Sangam Tamils meant one which:

Maintained social solidarity
Provided correct, quick and straight justice
Pursued social and ethical values
Promoted agriculture and trade

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Provided correct, quick and straight justice
Answer: (b)

Question 35. Consider the following statements:

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

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

2 only
1 and 2 both
1 only
None

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 1 only
Answer: (c)The Hindu sects of Vaishnavism and Saivism flourished during the period of Rashtrakutas. Yet, they did not affect the progress of Jainism under the patronage of Rashtrakuta kings and officers. Almost one third of the population of the Deccan, were Jains.

Question 36. Which of the following is not an important feature of the Chola temples?

Sikhara or curvilinear tower
Vimana or storey
Gopuram or gateway
Mandapam or pavillion

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Gopuram or gateway
Answer: (c)

Question 37. 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?

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

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> ‘A’ is false but ‘R’ is true
Answer: (c)

Question 38. Consider the following statements:

At Ellora, the most remarkable Temple, Kailasa temple, was excavated during the reign of Amoghavarsha I.

The Kailasa temple consists of four parts – the main shrine, the entrance gateway, an intermediate shrine for Nandi and mandapa surrounding the courtyard.

In Kailasa temple the sculpture of the Goddess Durga is shown as slaying the Buffalo demon.

In Kailasa temple another sculpture Ravana was making attempts to lift Mount Kailasa, the abode of Siva.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2, 3, and 4
1, 3, and 4
1, 2, and 3
1, 2, 3, and 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 2, 3, and 4
Answer: (a)
Kailasa temple was excavated during the reign of Krishna I. The temple stands on a lofty plinth 25 feet high. The central face of the plinth has imposing figures of elephants and lions giving the impression that the entire structure rests on their back.
It has a three-tiered shikhara or tower resembling the share of the Mamallapuram has. In the interior of the temple, there is a pillared hall that has sixteen square pillars. The Kailasa temple is an architectural marvel with its beautiful sculptures.

Question 39. Which of the following was not one of the conventional checks on a king’s power?