Top Frequently Asked Questions
History - Anthology - Cholas
Which of the following is/are wrong?
(i) A Jain monk named Vajranandhi established a Dravida sangha at Madurai
(ii) Achyuta Vikrantha was the most popular Kalabhra ruler who ruled over Kanchi
(iii) The chola age is known as the 'Golden age' of Mahasabha
(iv) Sanskrit was the official language of Pallava
(A) (ii) only wrong
(B) (i) and (ii) are correct
(C) (ii) and (iv) are wrong
(D) (i), (iii) and (iv) are wrong
ANSWER A
Who was called Sungam Thavirtha Cholan?
(A) Raja Raja Chola
(B) Karikala Chola
(C) Kulottunga I
(D) Uttama Chola
ANSWER C
Which literature says the social political condition of Chola dynasty?
(A) Thirukkural (C) Kalingathuparani
(B) Naladiyar (D) Periyapuranam
ANSWER C
Who was.called "Madurai Kondan"?
(A) Aditya – I (C) Raja Raja - II
(B) Rajarajan – I (D) Parantaka-I
ANSWER D
Who provided the Vimana of the famous Nataraja temple at Chidambaram with a golden roof?
(A) Raja Rajan – I (C) Rajendira - I
(B) Parantaka – I (D) Narasimhavarman – I
ANSWER B
Elaborate survey of land was carried out by the imperial Cholas
(i) To assess land under cultivation
(ii) To classify land into different grades
(iii) To minimize arbitariners in the holding of land
(iv) To encourage guild system
Consider the above statements and select the correct response:
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are true
(B) (i) and (iii) are true
(C) (ii) and (iii) are true
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are true
ANSWER D
History of local self Government in TamilNadu is evident from ……… inscription in…….. District.
(A) Uthiramerur, Kanchipuram
(B) Keeladi, Madurai
(C) Adichanallur, Thoothukudi
(D) Sittanavasal, Pudukottai
ANSWER A
Find the odd one out.
(A) Illamchetchenni (C) Perum Cheral Irumporai
(B) Kochchenganan (D) Perunarkilli
ANSWER C
During the 'Later Chola period', 'Irayili' was associated with
(A) Tax free land
(B) Taxed land
(C) Tax levied on temple land
(D) Tax levied on leasing land
ANSWER A
The Chola ruler directly participated in the battle of Thirupurambiam was
(A) Vijayalaya Chola (C) Parantaga Chola
(B) Aditya Chola (D) Rajendra Chola
ANSWER B
