History Quiz

Q. Which one of the following was a temple built by the Chola Kings? (a) Brihadiswara Temple, Tanjavur (b) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai (c) Srirangam Temple, Thiruchirapalli (d) Durga Temple, Aihole Ans: (a) Brihadiswara Temple, Tanjavur Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Brihadiswara Temple, Tanjavur. The Brihadiswara Temple, also known as the Brihadeeswarar Temple or Peruvudaiyar […]

Q. Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to there, in using the codes given below In the early history of the far South in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the 3rd century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the 1st century BC. (a) Vakatakas, Cholas

Q. Which one of the following statement about Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur, is not correct? (a) The temple is a splendid example of Chola architecture (b) It was built by emperor Rajaraja (c) The temple is constructed of granite (d) The temple is a monument dedicated to Lord Vishnu Ans: (d) The temple is a

Q. The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is : (a) Malik Muhammad Jayasi  (b) Amir Khusrau (c) Raskhan (d) Abul Fazl Ans: (d) Abul Fazl Explanation: Shaikh Abu al-Fazal ibn Mubarak also known as Abu’l-Fadl ‘Allami was the Grand vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar, and author of the Akbarnama,

Q. Which of the following statement is false? (a) Rashtrakuta king who never invaded India Amoghavarsha. (b) Rashtrakuta king who constructed the Kailasha temple – Krishan I (c) Rashtrakuta king who defeated the Pratihara ruler Nagabhatta – Govinda III (d) Kavirajamarga was written by Indra III is Kannada. Ans: (d) Kavirajamarga was written by Indra

Q. Which of the following characterised by the Rajputs? (a) They formed the intellectual elite of the Hindus. (b) Their institutions resembled the feudal system of medieval Europe and had all its defects. (c) They were divided into several classes, each under a hereditary chief, but had no hostility among themselves. (d) All the above

Q. An enormous Nandi, the second largest in India is a feature of which Chola temple? (a) Nataraja temple at Chidambaram (b) Gangaikonda cholapuram temple (c) Lepakshi temple (d) Raja Rajeswara temple at Tanjore Ans: (d) Raja Rajeswara temple at Tanjore Explanation:  The enormous Nandi, considered the second largest in India, is a prominent feature

Q. Which of the following is true about Chola Society? (a) Four fold varna system was absent (b) Untouchability existed (c) Slavery was Prevalent (d) All of the above Ans: (d) All of the above

Q. Who was the ‘Mandala mudali’ in the Chola administrative set up? (a) Provincial governor (b) District head (c) Head of Judiciary (d) Intelligence head Ans: (a) Provincial governor  Explanation: In the Chola administrative set up, the ‘Mandala Mudali’ held the position of a (a) provincial governor. The Chola Empire had a well-organized administrative system

Q. The chola who launched and expedition into Bengal upto the Ganga river was, (a) Raja Raja I (b) Kulottanga I (c) Rajendra III (d) Rajendra I Ans: (d) Rajendra I Explanation:  The Chola king who launched an expedition into Bengal up to the Ganga River was (d) Rajendra I. Rajendra I, also known as