CET Graduate — South Indian Dynasties MCQs
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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — South Indian Dynasties
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Question 1 of 20
Which Chalukya ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta founder Dantidurga?
Question 2 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 3 of 20
Which Chinese traveler described the Chalukyas as 'addicted to education' (Shiksha ke vyasni)?
Question 4 of 20
The 'Manasollasa' text, written by Someshvara III, derives its content from which ancient science?
Question 5 of 20
Which South East Asian regions were conquered by Rajendra I?
Question 6 of 20
The 'Gangaikondacholeshwar' temple was built by which Chola ruler to commemorate his victory up to the Ganga river?
Question 7 of 20
What is the name of the lake built by Rajendra I?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following books is NOT written by Dandin?
Question 9 of 20
Who was the court scholar of Vikramaditya VI who wrote 'Mitakshara'?
Question 10 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 11 of 20
Which of the following places is described as a center for large idols (statues) in the Chola period notes?
Question 12 of 20
Who was the founder of the Pallava Dynasty?
Question 13 of 20
Who was the author of 'Kiratarjuniyam', a famous Sanskrit poem, and in whose court did he reside?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following Rathas at Mahabalipuram is considered the most beautiful?
Question 15 of 20
Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Location) A. Tanjore B. Gangaikondacholapuram C. Darasuram D. Tribhuvanam List-II (Temple) I. Airavatesvara II. Kampaharesvara III. Brihadeshwara IV. Gangaikondacholeshwar
Question 16 of 20
The Choleshwara temple at Narthamalai, showing Pallava influence, was built by:
Question 17 of 20
Which classical Sanskrit writer adorned the court of Pallava ruler Simhavishnu?
Question 18 of 20
Who defeated the rulers of Thailand, Cambodia, and Burma?
Question 19 of 20
The Chola administration is most famously known for which feature?
Question 20 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Author/Work) A. Bharavi B. Mahendravarman C. Dandin List-II (Related Fact) i. Kiratarjuniyam ii. Mattavilasa Prahasana iii. Dashakumaracharita
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