Indian History PYQ – Pallavas

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1.  
PSY – 2022
The Chinese Pilgrim Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchi during the reign of

Correct Answer: B [Narasimha varman]

Explanation:

The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchi around 640 CE during the reign of Narasimhavarman I and described it as a large city with many Buddhist monasteries.

2.  
CSSS – 2023 · BURSAR – 2023
Which one of the following Pallava rulers assumed the title of "Vatapikondan"?

Correct Answer: C [Narasimhavarman – I]

Explanation:

Narasimhavarman I took the title Vatapikondan because his general Paranjothi captured the Chalukya capital Vatapi in 642 CE, where Pulakesin II was killed.

3.  
FA – 2022
A treatise on South Indian Paintings

Correct Answer: A [Dakshinachitra]

Explanation:

Dakshinachitra is the treatise on South Indian painting, believed to have been compiled in the time of Mahendravarman I, who bore the title Chitrakarapuli.

4.  
FA – 2022
The book 'Dasakumara Charita' was written by

Correct Answer: C [Dandin]

Explanation:

The Sanskrit prose work Dasakumara Charita was written by Dandin, who graced the Pallava court and also wrote Kavyadarsa.

5.  
ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER TEXTILE DEPT – 2023
Fines are mentioned in the Kasakudi plates of

Correct Answer: A [Nandivarman]

Explanation:

The Kasakudi plates of the Pallava king Nandivarman II (Pallavamalla) mention fines among the penalties imposed.

6.  
JUNIOR ANALYST TN MEDICAL SERVICE – 2023
Match the following:
(a) Rashtrakutas – 1. Large number of forts
(b) Cholas – 2. Village self-government
(c) Pallavas – 3. Patronage of architecture
(d) Chalukyas – 4. Vesara Style of Architecture

Correct Answer: A [1 2 3 4]

Explanation:

The correct matching is Rashtrakutas with large numbers of forts, Cholas with village self-government, Pallavas with patronage of architecture and Chalukyas with the Vesara style, giving 1 2 3 4.

7.  
AAO & AHO – 2024
______ established their Kingdom in Tondaimandalam.

Correct Answer: C [Pallavas]

Explanation:

The Pallavas established their kingdom in Tondaimandalam, between the northern Pennar and northern Vellar rivers, with Kanchipuram as capital.

8.  
GROUP 4 – 2025
Assertion [A]: The Pallavas constructed the Cave temples without brick, wood, metal and sudhai.
Reason [R]: The stones kept one upon another and not bound with plaster is known as "Katraligal".

Correct Answer: C [Both [A] and [R] are true]

Explanation:

Mahendravarman I proudly recorded that his cave temple was built without brick, timber, metal or mortar, so both assertion and reason are true and the reason explains it.

9.  
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2025
Arranging the chronological order/event type. Arrange the major Pallava Kings.
  1. Simhavishnu – 555 to 590 CE
  1. Mahendravarman I – 590 to 630 CE
  1. Narasimhavarman I – 630 to 668 CE
  1. Rajasimha – 695 to 728 CE

Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3, 4]

Explanation:

The Pallava kings in order were Simhavishnu, Mahendravarman I, Narasimhavarman I and then Paramesvaravarman, so the order is 1, 2, 3, 4.

10.  
LIBRARY SCIENCE – 2023
Match the following:
(a) Simhavishnu - 1. Chalukya
(b) Jayasimha I - 2. Pallava
(c) Aditya I - 3. Satavahana
(d) Satakarni - 4. Chola

Correct Answer: C [2 1 4 3]

Explanation:

Simhavishnu was a Pallava, Jayasimha I a Chalukya, Aditya I a Chola and Satakarni a Satavahana, giving the code 2 1 4 3.

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