Most Important Questions of Challukyas and Pallavas
1. During the reign of which Pallava ruler began the long drawn struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas ?
(a) Mahendravarman I
(b) Simhavishnu
(c) Narasimhavarman I
(d) Mahendravarman II
Ans. A
2. Match the following :
Dynasty Founder
- Pallavas 1. Dantidurg
- Chalukyas 2. Vishnuvardhan
- Rashtrakutas 3. Simhavishnu
- Hoysalas 4. Pulakesin I
(a) a-2; b-1; c-4; d-3
(b) a-3; b-4; c-1; d-2
(c) a-1; b-4; c-2; d-3
(d) a-4; b-3; c-2; d-1
Ans. B
3. Consider the following statements about land grants under Pallavas and identify the incorrect statement:
(a) The pallavas rulers provided land-grants to the temples known as Devadhana.
(b) The pallavas rulers provided land-grants to the Brahmans known as Brahmadeya.
(c) The Brahmadeya and Devadhana lands were not exempted from tax.
(d) None of the above
Ans. C
4. Match the following kingdoms with the Geographical territories
List-1
1) The Pallavas
2) The Cholas
3) The Chalukyas
4) The Pandyas
List-2
A- Vatapi
B- Kanchipuram
C- Tanjore
D- Madurai
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 – A, 2 – B, 3 – C, 4 – D
(b) 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – A, 4 – D
(c) 1 – D, 2 – A, 3 – B, 4 – C
(d) 1 – D, 2 – A, 3 – C, 4 – D
Ans. B
5. Which Chola ruler captured Kanchi defeating Pallavas?
(a) Parantaka I
(b) Aditya I
(c) Vijayalaya
(d) Rajendra Chola II
Ans. B
6. Where was the capital of Pallavas located?
(a) Madurai
(b) Badami
(c) Kanchipuram
(d) Thanjavur
Ans. C
7. State which among the following is incorrect regarding the Chalukyas ?
(a) Pulkeshin –I founded the Chalukya empire.
(b) The empire flourished from the 6th century A .D to 12th century A .D .
(c) Group of temples at Pattadakal are situated in the state of Tamil Nadu.
(d) Both B & C
Ans. C
8. The Society of Pallavas were based on which culture?
(a) Aryans
(b) Brahmins
(c) Jainism
(d) Shaivism
Ans. A
9. Which of the following was the capital of Chalukyas?
(a) Kanchipuram
(b) Raichur Doab
(c) Aihole
(d) Nalanda
Ans. C
10. Which of the following pairs of temples were built during the Chalukyas?
(a) Ladh Khan temple and Huchimalligudi temple
(b) Papanatha temple and Kailasanatha temple
(c) Virupaksha temple and Kailasanatha temple
(d) Ladh Khan temple and Kailasanatha temple
Ans. A
11. Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram, the capital of Pallavas during whose reign?
(a) Rajasimha
(b) Narasimha Varman I
(c) Narasimha Varman II
(d) Mahendra Varma I
Ans. B
12. Which among the following Chalukyan ruler plundered Kanchi, the capital of Pallavas?
(a) Kirtivarman II
(b) Vikramaditya I
(c) Pulakesin II
(d) None of these
Ans. B
13. Choose the correct kingdom who ruled in the Deccan region of India.
1) Chalukyas
2) Dwa Mathas
3) Vakatakas
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 3 and 2
(d) All of the above
Ans. B
14. Arjuna’s penance and descent of Ganga are associated with which dynasty of rulers –
(a) Cholas
(b) Chalukyas
(c) Rashtrakutas
(d) Pallavas
Ans. D
15. Which of the following temples has not been built by Pallavas?
1) Kailashnath Temple
2) Shore Temple
3) Vaikundaperumal Temple
(a) 1and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None
Ans. D
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