South Indian Dynasties MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Ancient Period — South Indian Dynasties
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Question 1 of 20
Identify the incorrect pair regarding Chalukya rulers and their descriptions:
Question 2 of 20
Which scholar wrote 'Niti Vakyamrita' during the Chalukya period?
Question 3 of 20
Match the following temples with their location/style: List-I A. Kailasanatha Temple B. Shore Temple C. Mukteshwara Temple D. Draupadi Ratha List-II i. Kanchi ii. Mahabalipuram (Rajasimha Style) iii. Mahabalipuram (Mamalla Style) iv. Kanchi (Nandivarman Style)
Question 4 of 20
How many temples at Pattadakal are built in the Dravida style?
Question 5 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman I: I. He was a learned scholar and assumed the title 'Mattavilasa'. II. He wrote the play 'Mattavilasa Prahasana'. III. He defeated Pulakeshin II. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 6 of 20
Which dynasty was founded by Dantidurga after killing the last Badami Chalukya ruler, Kirtivarman II?
Question 7 of 20
Arrange the following Chola rulers in the correct chronological order: 1. Rajaraja I 2. Rajendra I 3. Rajadhiraja 4. Parantaka II
Question 8 of 20
Identify the correct chronological order of the following Pallava rulers: 1. Mahendravarman I 2. Simhavishnu 3. Narasimhavarman I 4. Nandivarman II
Question 9 of 20
The 'Seven Pagodas' of Mahabalipuram refer to:
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following books is NOT written by Dandin?
Question 11 of 20
Match the Pallava Architecture Styles with their respective characteristic features: List-I (Style) A. Mahendravarman Style B. Mamalla Style C. Rajasimha Style List-II (Feature) i. Monolithic Rathas ii. Cave temples (Mandapas) iii. Structural temples
Question 12 of 20
What was the term used for the educational centers established by the Pallava rulers?
Question 13 of 20
The lottery system for selecting members of local bodies was conducted by:
Question 14 of 20
Which Chola King's inscription mentions the 'Sabha' or 'Variyam' system of village administration?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following temples is an example of the 'Aprajita Style' of Pallava architecture?
Question 16 of 20
The 'Bahur Temple' is a prime example of which style of Pallava architecture?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following temples at Pattadakal is built in the 'Nagara' style?
Question 18 of 20
The capital of the Pallava dynasty was:
Question 19 of 20
Match List-I with List-II regarding the Pallava rulers and their titles/achievements: List-I (Ruler) A. Mahendravarman I B. Narasimhavarman I C. Narasimhavarman II List-II (Title/Achievement) i. Rajasimha ii. Mattavilasa iii. Mamalla
Question 20 of 20