Anaimangalam copper plates to go back to their place of origin – Quiz (13.11.2026)

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Anaimangalam copper plates to go back to their place of origin – Quiz (13.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. 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.  
In which port town was the Chudamani Vihara, which received the Anaimangalam village grant?

Correct Answer: C [Nagapattinam]

Explanation:

Nagapattinam – a major Chola port and Buddhist centre. Korkai was a Pandya port and Mamallapuram a Pallava port.

2.  
The Sailendra king who built the Buddhist Chudamani Vihara in Rajaraja's time belonged to which empire?

Correct Answer: B [Srivijaya Empire]

Explanation:

Srivijaya (Sumatra–Malay Peninsula) – King Sri Mara Vijayottungavarman. Angkor Wat belongs to the Khmer Empire.

3.  
Which title did Rajendra Chola I take after his naval raid on Southeast Asian ports around 1025 CE?

Correct Answer: D [Kadaram Kondan]

Explanation:

Kadaram Kondan (c. 1025 CE; Kadaram = Kedah, Malaysia). Gangaikondan marks the Ganga campaign; Mummudi was Rajaraja's title.

4.  
Which law controls the export of antiquities from India?

Correct Answer: B [Antiquities Act 1972]

Explanation:

Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 (in force from 1976); objects over 100 years old are antiquities. The 1958 Act protects monuments.

5.  
Which coastal town was the first Dutch headquarters on the Coromandel Coast?

Correct Answer: C [Pulicat]

Explanation:

Pulicat – Fort Geldria (1613); the headquarters moved to Nagapattinam in 1690. Tharangambadi was Danish and Puducherry French.

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