Q. Match the following
1. Gurjara-Pratiharas a). Western Deccan
2. Rashtrakutas b). Bengal
3. Palas c). Gujarat and Rajasthan
4. Cholas d). Tamil Nadu
a). 1–a, 2–b, 3–d, 4–c
b). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d
c). 1–d, 2–c, 3–a, 4–b
d). 1–c, 2–a, 3–b, 4–d
Answer: d). 1–c, 2–a, 3–b, 4–d
Q. The Rashtrakutas were initially subordinate to which dynasty?
a). Chalukyas
b). Pallavas
c). Mauryas
d). Guptas
Answer: a). Chalukyas
Q. Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
a). Dantidurga
b). Krishna I
c). Amoghavarsha I
d). Govinda III
Answer: a). Dantidurga
Explanation: Dantidurga founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty by overthrowing the Chalukyas of Badami and establishing Rashtrakuta rule in the Deccan.
Q. Which ritual did Dantidurga perform to become a Kshatriya?
a). Upanayana
b). Ashvamedha
c). Rajasuya
d). Hiranya- garbha
Answer:d). Hiranya- garbha
Explanation: Dantidurga perfomed hirnaya garbha (the golden womb) with the help of Brahmanas to became kshatraiya.
Q. Who were Kadamba Mayurasharman and the Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra?
a). Famous poets of the Chola period
b). They were brahmanas who establish kingdoms
c). Governors appointed by the Gupta rulers
d). Buddhist monks and scholars
Answer: b). They were brahmanas who establish kingdoms
Explanation: Kadamba Mayurasharman and Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra were brahmanas who gave up their traditional professions and took to arms, successfully establishing kingdoms in Karnataka and Rajasthan respectively.
Q. Match the following royal titles with their meanings:
1. Maha-Mandaleshwar a). Lord of the three worlds
2. Maharaja-Adhiraja b). Great lord of a region or circle
3. Tribhuvana-Chakravartin c). Great king, overlord of kings
a). 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
b). 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
c). 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
d). 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
Answer: a). 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Q. Nagabhata was the ruler of which dynasty?
a). Rashtrakuta dynasty
b). Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty
c). Chola dynasty
d). Pallava dynasty
Answer: b). Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty
Q. Who wrote the Sanskrit poem containing the history of the kings who ruled over Kashmir?
a). Banabhatta
b). Kalhana
c). Bilhana
d). Kalidasa
Answer: b). Kalhana
Explanation: Kalhana wrote the Sanskrit historical poem Rajatarangini, which records the history of the kings of Kashmir.
Q. What was the Tripartite Struggle mainly fought for?
a). Control over the city of Pataliputra
b). Control over the city of Kannauj
c). Control over the region of Thanjavur
d). Control over the city of Ujjain
Answer: b). Control over the city of Kannauj
Explanation: The Tripartite Struggle was fought among three powerful dynasties to control Kannauj, a rich and strategically important city in north India.
Q. Which three dynasties were involved in the Tripartite Struggle?
a). Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas
b). Guptas, Mauryas, and Nandas
c). Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas
d). Pallavas, Chalukyas, and Cholas
Answer: c). Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas
Explanation: The struggle for Kannauj was mainly between the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan, and the Palas of Bengal.
Q. What is the meaning of the term Sultan?
a). Governor
b). Ruler
c). Priest
d). Merchant
Answer: b). Ruler
Explanation: The term Sultan is an Arabic word meaning “ruler.”
Q. Mahmud of Ghazni ruled from which region?
a). Afghanistan
b). Persia
c). Delhi
d). Bengal
Answer: a). Afghanistan
Explanation: Mahmud of Ghazni ruled from 997 to 1030, and extended control over parts of Central Asia, Iran and the north-western part of the subcontinent.
Q. The most famous raid of Mahmud of Ghazni was on which temple?
a). Somnath Temple
b). Brihadeshwara Temple
c). Kailasanatha Temple
d). Lingaraja Temple
Answer: a). Somnath Temple
Explanation: Mahmud’s most famous and destructive raid was on the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, known for its immense wealth.
Q. Al-Biruni was a scholar who came to India along with —
a). Muhammad Ghori
b). Mahmud of Ghazni
c). Qutb-ud-din Aibak
d). Alauddin Khilji
Answer: b). Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation: Al-Biruni came to India with Mahmud of Ghazni and studied Indian culture and knowledge systems.
Q. Al-Biruni wrote a famous book on India known as —
a). Kitab-ul-Hind
b). Shahnama
c). Ain-i-Akbari
d). Rajatarangini
Answer: a). Kitab-ul-Hind
Explanation: Kitab-ul-Hind (Arabic) was written by Al-Biruni, describing Indian religion, science, geography, and customs.
Q. The Chahamanas dynasty is also known as —
a). Rashtrakutas
b). Gurjara-Pratiharas
c). Chauhans
d). Palas
Answer: c). Chauhans
Explanation: The Chahamanas were also called the Chauhans, a powerful Rajput dynasty that ruled parts of Delhi and Ajmer.
Q. The Chahamanas ruled mainly over which region of India?
a). Bengal and Bihar
b). Delhi and Ajmer
c). Gujarat and Maharashtra
d). Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Answer: b). Delhi and Ajmer
Q. Who was the most famous ruler of the Chahamana dynasty?
a). Prithviraja III
b). Samudragupta
c). Nagabhata
d). Dantidurga
Answer: a). Prithviraja III (Prithviraj Chauhan)
Explanation: Prithviraj Chauhan was the most famous ruler of the Chahamanas, known for his bravery and conflicts with Muhammad Ghori.
Q. In which battle did Prithviraj Chauhan defeat Muhammad Ghori?
a). First Battle of Tarain
b). Second Battle of Tarain
c). Battle of Kannauj
d). Battle of Somnath
Answer: a). First Battle of Tarain (1191 CE)
Explanation: In 1191 CE, Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain.
Q. In which battle was Prithviraj Chauhan defeated by Muhammad Ghori?
a). First Battle of Tarain
b). Second Battle of Tarain
c). Battle of Kannauj
d). Battle of Plassey
Answer: b). Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE)
Explanation: In 1192 CE, Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain, leading to the establishment of Muslim rule in North India.
Q. Who was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
a). Rajendra I
b). Rajaraja I
c). Vijayalaya
d). Dantidurga
Answer: c). Vijayalaya
Explanation: Vijayalaya founded the Chola dynasty in the 9th century CE by capturing Thanjavur and establishing it as his capital.
Q. Who built a temple for the goddess Nishumbhasudini?
a). Rajaraja I
b). Vijayalaya
c). Rajendra I
d). Dantidurga
Answer: b). Vijayalaya
Explanation: Vijayalaya, the founder of the Chola dynasty, built a temple for the goddess Nishumbhasudini at Thanjavur after capturing the region, marking the beginning of Chola power.
Q. Who is regarded as the most powerful ruler of the Chola dynasty?
a). Vijayalaya
b). Rajendra I
c). Rajaraja I
d). Aditya I
Answer: c). Rajaraja I
Q. Who was the son and successor of Rajaraja I?
a). Rajendra I
b). Aditya I
c). Vijayalaya
d). Parantaka I
Answer: a). Rajendra I
Explanation: Rajendra I succeeded his father Rajaraja I and expanded the Chola Empire through successful military campaigns, even up to the Ganga Valley.
Q. Which Chola ruler conquered Sri Lanka and parts of Southeast Asia?
a). Rajaraja I
b). Rajendra I
c). Aditya I
d). Parantaka II
Answer: b). Rajendra I
Explanation: Rajendra I extended Chola influence overseas by conquering Sri Lanka and launching naval expeditions to Southeast Asia
Q. Which Chola ruler is known for constructing the Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur?
a). Rajaraja I
b). Rajendra I
c). Vijayalaya
d). Aditya I
Answer: a). Rajaraja I
Explanation: Rajaraja I built the famous Brihadeshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, showcasing Chola architectural excellence.
Q. Who built the city of Gangaikondacholapuram?
a). Rajaraja I
b). Rajendra I
c). Vijayalaya
d). Aditya I
Answer: b). Rajendra I
Explanation: Rajendra I, the son of Rajaraja I, built the city of Gangaikondacholapuram to commemorate his vitory over Pala Dynasty.
Q. Which type of sculpture are the Cholas especially famous for?
a). Bronze sculptures
b). Stone sculptures
c). Wooden sculptures
d). Terracotta sculptures
Answer: a). Bronze sculptures
Explanation: The Cholas are renowned for their exquisite bronze sculptures, especially of Hindu gods and goddesses like Nataraja (Shiva), which display remarkable artistry and craftsmanship.
Q. Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
1. Ur a). Assembly of traders and merchants in towns
2. Nadu b). Assembly of Brahmin landowners in villages
3. Sabha c). Group of villages
4. Nagaram d). Settlements of peasants
a). 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
b). 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
c). 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
d). 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Answer: d). 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Q. Match the following landowner titles with their roles in Chola administration:
1. Muvendavelan a). Village chief
2. Araiyar b). A velan or peasant serving three kings
a). 1-b, 2-a
b). 1-a, 2-b
Answer: a). 1-b, 2-a
Q. Match the different types of land grants during the Chola rule with their descriptions:
1. Vellanvagai a). Land for the maintenance of a school
2. Brahmadeya b). Land gifted to temples
3. Shalabhoga c). Land of non-brahmans peasant owners
4. Tirunamattukkani d). Land gifted to Brahamanas
5. Pallichchhandam e). Land donated to Jaina institutions
a). 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e
b). 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-e
c). 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b, 5-e
d). 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-e, 5-d
Answer: c). 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b, 5-e
Explanation: Tirunamattukkani is also known as Devadana
Q. From which inscriptions do we get details about how Sabhas were organised during the Chola period?
a). Prahastis
b). Gupta inscriptions
c). Inscription from Uttaramerur
d). Mauryan edicts
Answer: c). Inscription from Uttaramerur in Chingleput district, Tamil Nadu, provide details of the way in which sabha was organised.
Q. Arrange the process of how the members of the Sabha were chosen during the Chola period:
a). It was kept on earthenware pot
b). Name of eligible members are written of palm leaf
c). A boy pick ticket one by one for each committee
Answer: b) → a) → c)
Q. Consider the following statements regarding eligibility for election to the Sabha according to the Uttaramerur inscriptions:
1. Member should have knowledge of the Veda.
2. Members had to be free from criminal charges and moral misconduct.
3. They should own land within the village.
4. Only the king could select the members, regardless of local status.
5. They should be between 35 and 70 years of age
6. Members of any committee in the last three years is eligible
Which of the statements are correct?
a). 1, 2, and 3 only
b). 1 and 6 only
c). 2 and 4 only
d). All of the above
Answer: a). 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Explanation:
• The king did not directly appoint members; they were chosen through elections by eligible villagers.
• If anyone has been a member of any committee in the last three years, he cannot became a member of any another committee
Q. The Periyapurnam inscription belongs to which period?
a). Mauryan period
b). Gupta period
c). Chola period
d). Vijayanagara period
Answer: c). Chola period
Explanation: The Periyapurnam inscription belongs to the Chola period and provides valuable information about village administration, land grants, and the organisation of Sabhas.
Q. The Tang Dynasty ruled which country?
a). Japan
b). Korea
c). China
d). Vietnam
Answer: c). China
Explanation: The Tang Dynasty was a major imperial dynasty that ruled China (seventh to the tenth centuries).
Q. Which city served as the capital of the Tang Dynasty?
a). Beijing
b). Nanjing
c). Chang’an
d). Xi’an
Answer: d). Xi’an
Q. The Tang Dynasty was administered by —
a). Local tribal chiefs
b). Military generals only
c). Bureaucracy
d). Merchant guilds
Answer: c). Bureaucracy