About the Topic: South Indian Dynasties include the Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas, Pallavas and Chalukyas. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations for UPSC preparation.
Who among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IXth century A.D.?
Correct Answer:
(C) Vijayalaya
The history of early Cholas of Sangam literature, the interregnum between the fall of Sangam Chola and the rise of Medieval Chola was under Vijayalaya (850 AD.) in the 9th century by seizing control of the city of Thanjavur, establishing it as the capital of the revived dynasty.
Ques: 2
During the rule of the Chola Kings which of the following Variyams looked after garden administration?
Correct Answer:
(C) Thotta Variyam
A working committee which supervised the activities of Chola era villages was known as Variyam. Thotta Variyam looked after Horticulture Board while Samvatsara Variyam was annual committee; Eri Variyam was in charge of tanks (Lakes) and water supply and Pan Variyam was related to gold/finance committee.
Ques: 3
Which river was the lifeline of Pandya state?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Vengai
Vengi River was the lifeline of the state of Pandya. The river originates in Kandan Manikanur near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Pandya state was located in the south of Kaveri. It comprises the districts of modern Madurai and some regions of Travancore also. Its capital was Madurai. The region of Vengi river was famous for its fertility.
Ques: 4
The ancient Chola kingdom existed in the delta of the river:
Correct Answer:
(B) Cauvery
The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in history. The heartland of the Cholas was the fertile valley of the Kaveri River.
Ques: 5
A contemporary rival dynasty of the Cholas in South India was:
Correct Answer:
(C) Chalukyas of Kalyani
The Chalukyas of Kalyani were a contemporary rival dynasty of the Cholas in South India, especially in the western Deccan and South India. Their reign spanned from the 10th to 12th centuries. The Chalukyas and Cholas frequently clashed over territories like Vengi.