Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Under the rule of Chola monarchs, which of the following Variyams looked after garden administration?
Consider the following statements: 1. The Cholas defeated the Pandya and Chera rulers to establish their dominance over peninsular India in early medieval times. 2. The Cholas launched an expedition against the Shailendra Empire of South-East Asia and conquered some of its areas. Which of these statements is/are correct?
In the bronze sculptures of Nataraja made during the Chola period, the divine figure is usually–
Which of the following is considered the world's greatest sculptural creation of South Indian art, especially of the Chola era?
Among the sculptures made during the time of Chola rulers, the most famous were–
The famous bronze statue of Nataraja is an example of which art?
The 'Dakshinamurti' icon of Shiva depicts him in which form?
With reference to the sculpture of 'Nataraja, the Lord of Dance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This sculpture represents Shiva dancing with four hands. 2. In his right ear he wears a male earring and in his left ear a female earring. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
72 merchants were sent to China during whose reign?
Which of the following dynasties of South India was famous for its naval power?
The rulers of which of the following dynasties used to declare their successor during their own lifetime?
Who among the following Chola rulers converted the Bay of Bengal into a 'Chola Lake'?
Who founded 'Gangaikondacholapuram'?
Which of the following Chola rulers is credited with constructing the large artificial lake called Cholagangam?
Which Chola king started the naval army (Navy)?
Name the Chola ruler who conquered the northern part of Sri Lanka.
Which one among the Chola kings conquered Ceylon (entire Sri Lanka)?
Who among the following led a successful naval expedition against the powerful maritime state of Srivijaya, which ruled over the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and adjacent islands?
Who was the Chola king who granted full independence to Sri Lanka and married his daughter to a Sinhalese prince?
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): We know much more about the Cholas than their predecessors. Reason (R): The Chola rulers introduced the practice of engraving historical inscriptions on temple walls detailing their achievements and conquests. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term Description 1. Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank. 2. Taniyurs Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins. 3. Ghatika Colleges / educational institutions generally attached to the temples. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the following organizations were associated with foreign trade?
Which of the following important trade centers of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi?
Who was the greatest ruler of the Chalukya dynasty?
By which of the following dynasties were women frequently appointed to high administrative posts?