Indian History PYQ – Chalukyas & Rashtrakutas

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Indian History PYQ – Chalukyas & Rashtrakutas – 8 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.

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1.  
GROUP 1 – 2022
What was the royal emblem of the Rashtrakutas?

Correct Answer: B [Golden Eagle]

Explanation:

The royal emblem of the Rashtrakutas was the Garuda or golden eagle, unlike the Chola tiger and the Chalukya boar.

2.  
GROUP 4 – 2022
Which of the following is correctly paired?
(1) Pattadakkal - Chalukyas of Vatapi
(2) Elephanta Caves - Ashoka
(3) Ellora Caves - Rashtrakutas
(4) Mamallapuram - Narasimha Varma I

Correct Answer: A [1, 3, 4 are correct]

Explanation:

Pattadakkal belongs to the Chalukyas of Vatapi, the Ellora Kailasanatha temple to the Rashtrakuta Krishna I, and (4) is also correct, so statements 1, 3 and 4 are right; Elephanta is not Asokan.

3.  
GROUP 3A – 2023
Pick the odd one out:

Correct Answer: C [Chalukyas – Nandhi]

Explanation:

Chalukyas had Badami, Vengi and Kalyani branches, but no Nandi branch; Nandi was a Pallava emblem, so it is the odd one out.

4.  
ROAD INSPECTOR – 2023
Which of the following inscriptions describes the victories of Pulakesin II?

Correct Answer: A [Aihole]

Explanation:

The Aihole inscription (634 CE), composed by the court poet Ravikirti, describes Pulakesin II's victories including that over Harshavardhana on the Narmada.

5.  
LIBRARY SCIENCE – 2023
The Ajanta and Ellora caves were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year

Correct Answer: D [1 9 8 3]

Explanation:

The Ajanta and Ellora caves were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983, together with the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal.

6.  
AJ – 2023
Which one among the following is described as "The cradle of the Indian Architecture"?

Correct Answer: A [Aihole]

Explanation:

Aihole, with its many early Chalukya temples such as Ladkhan and Durga, is called the cradle of Indian temple architecture.

7.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI – LEVEL II) – 2025
The Pattadakkal temple complex is related to ________ Kings.

Correct Answer: B [Chalukya]

Explanation:

The Pattadakkal temple complex on the Malaprabha river was built by the Chalukyas of Vatapi and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

8.  
GROUP 4 – 2025
Match the following:
Author – Work
(a) Amoghavarsha – 1. Mahapurana
(b) Jinasena – 2. Kavirajamarga
(c) Gunabhadra – 3. Kadambari
(d) Bana – 4. Adipurana

Correct Answer: B [2 4 1 3]

Explanation:

Amoghavarsha wrote Kavirajamarga, Jinasena wrote Adipurana, Gunabhadra completed the Mahapurana and Bana wrote Kadambari, giving the code 2 4 1 3.

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