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1.
Which Chola king founded Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Correct Answer: B [Rajendra Chola I]
Notes:
Rajendra Chola I founded Gangaikonda Cholapuram as a new capital to commemorate his victorious Ganges expedition.
2.
Who built the Brihadeeswarar (Peruvudaiyar) Temple at Thanjavur?
Correct Answer: A [Rajaraja Chola I]
Notes:
Built by Rajaraja Chola I, the temple was completed in 1010 CE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3.
In which year did the Vellore Mutiny take place?
Correct Answer: C [1806]
Notes:
On 10 July 1806, Indian sepoys at Vellore Fort rose against the British.
4.
In which city was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?
Correct Answer: B [Bombay]
Notes:
The first session was held in Bombay in December 1885, presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee.
5.
Who led the Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha?
Correct Answer: B [C. Rajagopalachari]
Notes:
In 1930, the salt satyagraha march from Tiruchi to Vedaranyam was led by Rajaji.
6.
Who founded the Self-Respect Movement?
Correct Answer: A [Periyar E.V. Ramasamy]
Notes:
Periyar founded the Self-Respect Movement in 1925.
7.
Which dynasty ruled with Madurai as its capital in the Sangam age?
Correct Answer: C [Pandyas]
Notes:
Madurai was the Pandya capital; the Cholas ruled from Uraiyur and the Cheras from Vanji.
8.
In which year was Veerapandiya Kattabomman hanged?
Correct Answer: A [1799]
Notes:
Kattabomman, the Palayakkarar of Panchalankurichi, was hanged at Kayathar in 1799.
9.
In which year was the Justice Party (South Indian Liberal Federation) founded?
Correct Answer: B [1916]
Notes:
The South Indian Liberal Federation was founded in 1916 by T.M. Nair and P. Theagaraya Chetty.
10.
Which Pallava king built the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram?
Correct Answer: C [Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)]
Notes:
The Shore Temple was built in the time of Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha).
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