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Which source or sources provide insight into the early Chola dynasty?
(a) Sangam literature
(b) Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
(c) Mahavamsa
(d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
The prolonged conflict between Chola chiefs Nalankili and Nedunkilli is referenced by which poet?
(a) Kamban
(b) Kuttan
(c) Nannay
(d) Kovur Kilar
Option d – Kovur Kilar
Identify the term that does not belong to Chola revenue terminology.
(a) Kadamai
(b) Adimai
(c) Kudimai
(d) Alkkasu
Option b – Adimai
The phrase “In a space where an elephant can rest, enough grain could be grown to feed seven people” from Sangam poetry refers to which kingdom?
(a) Chola
(b) Chera
(c) Pandya
(d) Rashtrakutas
Option a – Chola
Regarding the early Cholas, which of the following statements are accurate?
I. Their Culture blended Dravidian and Aryan elements.
II. Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata were familiar to them.
III. There is evidence of trade links with the Roman Empire.
(a) Only I
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
Which of the following statements about the Cholas is/are true?
I. In early Medieval times, they defeated the Pandyas and established their authority in southern India.
II. They launched a military campaign against the Shailendra kingdom in Southeast Asia and gained some control.
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option c – Both I and II
What was the capital city of the Chera Kingdom?
(a) Puhar
(b) Kaveripattinam
(c) Karaikal
(d) Vanji
Option d – Vanji
Who is considered the earliest known king of the Chera dynasty?
(a) Vayavuluram
(b) Vasistha
(c) Udiyangeral
(d) Senguttuvan
Option c – Udiyangeral
Which Chera ruler is known by the title ‘Red Chera’?
(a) Nedum Cheralathan
(b) Senguttuvan
(c) Vayavuluram
(d) Udiyangeral
Option b – Senguttuvan
The poetic compilation ‘Pattuppattu’ praises the rulers of which kingdom?
(a) Chera
(b) Chola
(c) Pandya
(d) None of these
Option a – Chera
Paripadal describes which Chera king as a skilled musician?
(a) Cheraman Urmporai
(b) Killivalavan
(c) Udiyangeral
(d) Attanatti
Option c – Udiyangeral
The epic ‘Manimekalai’ is associated with which religion?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Shaivism
(d) Vaishnavism
Option a – Buddhism
The story of a dancer becoming a Buddhist nun is told in which literary work?
(a) Silappadikaram
(b) Manimekalai
(c) Tolkappiyam
(d) Maduraikanchi
Option b – Manimekalai
Which characters are part of the Manimekalai epic?
I. Udayakumara
II. Sudhamati
III. Kural
IV. Adikal
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) II, III, and IV
(d) I, III, and IV
Option d – I, III, and IV
Which among the following are not part of the Sangam-era epics?
I. Silappadikaram
II. Manimekalai
III. Amuktamalyada
IV. Valayapathi
V. Civaka Cintamani
(a) I, II, III, and V
(b) II, III, and V
(c) I, III, and V
(d) I, II, IV, and V
Option d – I, II, IV, and V
Assertion: Sangam texts differ significantly from Vedic scriptures like the Rigveda.
Reason: Unlike the religious Vedic texts, Sangam literature is secular in nature.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Option a – Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
During the Sangam Period, what was the capital of the Cholas?
(a) Kaveripattinam
(b) Madurai
(c) Uraiyur
(d) Cochin
Option a – Kaveripattinam
In the Battle of Venni, which enemies were defeated by Chola ruler Karikala?
(a) Pandyas and Cheras
(b) Satavahanas and Sakas
(c) Pallavas and Cheras
(d) Pandyas and Bactrians
Option b – Satavahanas and Sakas
Which regions were part of the Chera territory?
I. Korkkai
II. Musiri
III. Saliyur
IV. Puhar
V. Tondi
(a) I, II and IV
(b) II and V
(c) II, III, and IV
(d) III, IV, and V
Option b – II and V
Consider the following statements:
I. Senguttuvan, son of Imayavaramban, lived during the time of Yajna Sri Satakarni.
II. Silappadikaram contains detailed accounts of Senguttuvan’s life.
Which of the above is correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option a – Only I
Who among the following supported and patronized the Sangam assemblies of Tamil poets?
(a) Chera
(b) Chola
(c) Pandya
(d) Kadamba
Option c – Pandya
What was the capital of the Pandya kingdom?
(a) Uraiyur
(b) Madurai
(c) Puhar
(d) Kadamb
Option b – Madurai
In which battle did the Pandya king Nedunjeliyan overcome the joint forces of the Cheras and Cholas?
(a) Battle of Talikota
(b) Battle of Madurai
(c) Battle of Talaiyalanganam
(d) None of the above
Option c – Battle of Talaiyalanganam
Who noted that the Pandya region produced ginger and cinnamon in abundance?
(a) Megasthenes
(b) Ptolemy
(c) Ibn Saud
(d) Marco Polo
Option d – Marco Polo
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