Indian History PYQ – Cholas

← Back

Indian History PYQ – Cholas – 17 questions, subject: History. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

Get daily current affairs & exam alerts – follow us YouTube WhatsApp Channel Telegram Channel Facebook Page Instagram
Share with friends & study groups
Link to this page from your website / blog (HTML code)
1.  
ADGS – 2021
Which literature says the social political condition of Chola dynasty?

Correct Answer: C [Kalingathuparani]

Explanation:

Kalingattupparani by Jayankondar describes Kulottunga I's Kalinga victory and is a key literary source on Chola political and social life.

2.  
GSCE – 2021
Assertion (A): Periyapuranam was written by Sekkizhar during the reign of Cholas. Seevakasindhamani and Kambaramayanam were also written during the reign of Cholas.
Reason (R): Tamil literature flourished during Cholas period.

Correct Answer: C [Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)]

Explanation:

Tamil literature flourished under the Cholas, with Periyapuranam, Seevaka Chintamani and Kamba Ramayanam composed in that age, so the reason correctly explains the assertion.

3.  
GROUP 1 – 2022
During which Period Bronze Icons of Nataraja deity with four hands was casted?

Correct Answer: B [Chola Period]

Explanation:

Bronze images of four-armed dancing Nataraja, cast by the lost-wax method, are a hallmark of the Chola period.

4.  
GROUP 1 – 2022
Choose the correct chronological order:

Correct Answer: D [Parantaka I, Rajaraja I, Rajadhiraja I, Kulothunga I]

Explanation:

The correct Chola order is Parantaka I, Rajaraja I, Rajadhiraja I and then Kulottunga I.

5.  
GROUP 2 – 2022
During the 'Later Chola period', 'Irayili' was associated with

Correct Answer: A [Tax free land]

Explanation:

Irai means tax, so irayili was tax-free land, usually granted to temples and Brahmins under the Cholas.

6.  
GROUP 2 – 2022
Choose the right answer: Which of the following statements are true about the Cholas?
(i) The first mention of the Cholas is in the Asokan inscription
(ii) They were independent rulers in Tamilagam
(iii) Kanyakumari Inscription and Anbil Plates give information of the early Cholas

Correct Answer: C [(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct]

Explanation:

The Cholas are first mentioned in Asoka's inscriptions, which name the Tamil kingdoms as neighbours outside the Mauryan empire, so statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

7.  
GROUP 4 – 2022
Find the odd one out.

Correct Answer: C [Perum Cheral Irumporai]

Explanation:

Ilanchetchenni, Kochchenganan and Perunarkilli were Sangam Chola kings, whereas Perunjeral Irumporai was a Chera king.

8.  
PSY – 2022
The Chola ruler directly participated in the battle of Thirupurambiam was

Correct Answer: B [Aditya Chola]

Explanation:

In the Battle of Thirupurambiyam (about 885 CE), the Chola king Aditya I fought alongside the Pallava Aparajita against the Pandya Varaguna II.

9.  
BURSAR – 2023
Which inscription mentioned about the kingdom of Cholas for the first time?

Correct Answer: C [13th Rock Inscription of Asoka]

Explanation:

The Cholas are first mentioned in Asoka's rock edicts, which name the Cholas, Pandyas, Keralaputras and Satyaputras as neighbouring kingdoms.

10.  
HEALTH OFFICER – 2023
________ inscription of the Cholas mentioned about the administration in a village.

Correct Answer: A [Utteramerur inscription]

Explanation:

The Uthiramerur inscriptions of Parantaka I (919 and 921 CE) describe the village assembly's administration, the kudavolai election and its committees.

11.  
FISHERY DEPT INSPECTOR – 2023
'Kurram' of Chola Period were

Correct Answer: A [Unions of Village]

Explanation:

Under the Cholas, a kurram (nadu) was a union of several villages, forming a unit between the valanadu and the village (ur).

12.  
CESGS – 2023
________ gives a vivid account of Karikalan reign.

Correct Answer: B [Pattinappalai]

Explanation:

Pattinappalai, a Pathupattu poem by Kadiyalur Uruthirankannanar, vividly describes Karikala's reign and the trade prosperity of Kaveripattinam.

13.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL (IV POST) – 2024
Arrange the following events in chronological order.
(1) Paranthaka II
(2) Rajendra III
(3) Vikrama Chola
(4) Vira Rajendra

Correct Answer: B [(1), (4), (3), (2)]

Explanation:

The correct Chola order is Parantaka II (Sundara Chola), Virarajendra, Vikrama Chola and Rajendra III, the last Chola king.

14.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2024
In the later chola period one veli represented how many acres?

Correct Answer: A [6.5 acres]

Explanation:

In the Chola land-measure system one veli equalled about 6.5 acres.

15.  
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
Who gave special importance to Village Administration?

Correct Answer: B [Cholas]

Explanation:

The Cholas gave special importance to village administration, with self-governing bodies such as the ur, sabha and nagaram, as the Uthiramerur inscriptions show.

16.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2025
Match the following:
(a) Mummudi Chozhan - 1. Kulothungan I
(b) Kadaram Kondan - 2. Paranthagan I
(c) Sungam Thavirtha Chozhan - 3. Raja Rajan I
(d) Ponveintha Perumal - 4. Rajendiran I

Correct Answer: A [3 4 1 2]

Explanation:

Mummudi Chozhan was Rajaraja I, Kadaram Kondan was Rajendra I, Sungam Thavirtha Chozhan was Kulottunga I and Pon Veynda Perumal was Parantaka I, giving 3 4 1 2.

17.  
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2025
________ plate exposed that the Chola Queen Vanamadevi committed Sati.

Correct Answer: B [Tiruvalangadu Plate]

Explanation:

The Tiruvalangadu plates of Rajendra I record that Vanavan Madevi, Sundara Chola's queen, committed sati on her husband's death.

? Full explanations with tables – Indian History PYQ book (₹149): www.shanmugamiasacademy.in/study-materials/tnpsc-indian-history-pyq

📘 இந்திய வரலாறு — முந்தைய ஆண்டு வினா – விடை – விளக்கம் (2020 – 2026)
Here you get the answer with a one-line explanation. 426 வினாக்கள் தமிழ் + ஆங்கிலத்தில் · சரிபார்க்கப்பட்ட விடை + விளக்கம் · 137 அட்டவணைகள் & குறிப்புகள் · 20 அலகுகள் (25 பகுதிகள்) · 2020 – 2026 TNPSC தேர்வுகள்
Get the book – ₹149 ₹299 →
Score: 0 Answered: 0 / 0