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Question 61. Consider the following statements about the temples built by cholas -

The earliest chola temple dating from 10th century is the one at Dadapuram in South Arcot.
The huge chola temples of Tanjore and Gangaikonda - Cholapuram are marked by their lofty towers.
The later chola temples have mighty gopurans or gateways

Which of the above is/are correct?

2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
None
1 and 2

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> 1 and 2
Answer: (d)

Question 62. The army of Cholas was divided into regiments called

Kottams
Kadagams
Udankutams
Kudavolai

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Kadagams
Answer: (b)

Question 63. The Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa finds a mention in

Karamdanda Sivalinga inscription of Kumargupta-I
Gwalior inscription of Mihir Bhoja
Aihole inscription of PulakesinII
Mathura Pillar inscription of Chandragupta-II

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Aihole inscription of PulakesinII
Answer: (c)

Question 64. The Chola king Parantaka I was defeated by the

Krishna III
Govinda II
Govinda III
Krishna II

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Govinda II
Answer: (b)

Question 65. Where were the meetings of Common Sabha held?

Under a tree
By the side of tank
In a special building
In temples

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Under a tree
Answer: (a)

Question 66. The sage who is said to have Aryanized South India was

Vashishtha
Agastya
Vishwamitra
Sambhara

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Agastya
Answer: (b)

Question 67. Temple Who was the son and successor of Raja Raja Chola?

Aditya
Vijayalaya
Vimaladitya
Rajendra

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Aditya
Answer: (a)

Question 68. Which of the following was not one of the popular beliefs and customs prevalent during the Sangam Age?

A woman with dishevelled hair was a bad omen
Rites were performed to avert the mischief of demons
Eclipses were believed to be the result of Rahu and Ketu eating up the sun and the moon
There was much faith in omens and astrology

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Eclipses were believed to be the result of Rahu and Ketu eating up the sun and the moon
Answer: (c)

Question 69. The members of the Executive Committee were called

Kudavolai
Nagarika
Variapperumakkul
Kadagam

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Variapperumakkul
Answer: (c)

Question 70. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Chola Administration?

The extent and resources of the Chola Empire increased the power and prestige of monarchy.
The land revenue department was well organized. It was called as puravuvarithinaikkalam.
All lands were carefully surveyed and classified for assessment of revenue.
The residential portion of the village was called ur nattam.

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 D. -> 1, 2, 3, and 4
Answer: (d)The emperor or king was at the top of the administration. The big capital cities like Tanjore and Gangaikondacholapuram, the large royal courts and extensive grants to the temples reveal the authority of the king. They undertook royal tours to increase the efficiency of the administration.