SSC CGL History – South India and the Sangam Age – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL History – South India and the Sangam Age – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. 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.  
Match the followingMatch the dynasty with its emblem:
P. Chera Q. Chola R. Pandya
1. fish 2. bow 3. tiger

Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

Chera – bow; Chola – tiger; Pandya – fish.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the tinai with its landscape:
P. Kurinji Q. Mullai R. Neytal S. Palai
1. forest 2. coast 3. dry land 4. hills

Correct Answer: A [P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3]

Explanation:

Kurinji – hills; Mullai – forest; Neytal – coast; Palai – dry land.

3.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Silappadikaram, Manimekalai, Jivaka Chintamani, Tirukkural

Correct Answer: D [Tirukkural]

Explanation:

The other three are among the five great epics.

4.  
Statement-basedWhich statements about Rajaraja I are correct?
I. His reign began in 985 CE.
II. He founded Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
III. The Brihadeshwara temple was completed in his reign.

Correct Answer: B [I and III only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✗. III ✓. Gangaikonda Cholapuram was founded by Rajendra I.

5.  
The Tirukkural contains how many couplets?

Correct Answer: D [1330]

Explanation:

133 chapters × 10 = 1330.

6.  
Assertion–Reason
A: The Chola sabha was an assembly of brahmana landholders.
R: It functioned in brahmadeya villages.

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

Explanation:

Brahmadeya villages were held by brahmanas; their assembly was the sabha – R explains A.

7.  
Reverse questionThe title 'Mudikondan' ('who took the crown') belonged to:

Correct Answer: C [Rajendra I]

Explanation:

Mudikondan – Rajendra I; it names a crown, not a place.

8.  
Spot My Mistake'Rajendra I's fleet attacked Srivijaya, and he made Thanjavur his new capital.' Which part is wrong?

Correct Answer: B [the capital – it was Gangaikonda Cholapuram]

Explanation:

Rajendra I built a new capital, Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

9.  
Trick SpotterHow many chapters does a 1330-couplet Kural have if each chapter has 10 couplets?

Correct Answer: B [133]

Explanation:

133 × 10 = 1330.

10.  
The epic Manimekalai was written by:

Correct Answer: A [Sittalai Sattanar]

Explanation:

Manimekalai – Sittalai Sattanar; Silappadikaram – Ilango Adigal.

11.  
The Sangam Chola king Karikala is remembered for the battle of:

Correct Answer: D [Venni]

Explanation:

Venni; Talaiyalanganam was the Pandya Nedunjeliyan's.

12.  
Who founded the imperial Chola line by capturing Thanjavur?

Correct Answer: C [Vijayalaya]

Explanation:

c. 850 CE, from the Muttaraiyars.

13.  
In Chola villages, the assembly of ordinary peasants was called:

Correct Answer: A [ur]

Explanation:

Ur – peasants; sabha – brahmanas; nagaram – traders.

14.  
Chola bronze images such as the Nataraja were made by the:

Correct Answer: D [lost-wax method]

Explanation:

Lost-wax (cire perdue) casting.

15.  
Which god is most praised in Sangam poems?

Correct Answer: B [Murugan]

Explanation:

Murugan, god of the hills.

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