TNPSC Samacheer Book Back Questions – Emergence of New Kingdoms in South India: Later Cholas and Pandyas

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Q1. Who revived the later Chola dynasty?

(a) Vijayalaya

(b) Rajaraja I

(c) Rajendra I

(d) Athirajendra

S1.Ans.(a)

Sol.

• In the 9th century Vijayalaya, ruling over a small territory lying north of the Kaveri, revived the Chola Dynasty. 
• He conquered Thanjavur and made it his capital

Q2. Who among the following Pandya rulers is known for ending the Kalabhra rule?

(a) Kadunkon 

(b) ViraPandyan

(c) Kun Pandyan 

(d) Varaguna

S2.Ans.(a)

Sol.

Kadunkon recovered Pandya territory from the Kalabhras towards the close of 6th century. He was succeeded by two others.

Q3. Which of the following was the lowest unit of Chola administration?

(a) Mandalam 

(b) Nadu

(c) Kurram 

(d) Ur

S3.Ans.()

Sol.

• The Chola rulers established a well-organised system of administration. 
• The empire, for administrative convenience, was divided into provinces or mandalams. 
• Each mandalam was sub-divided into naadus. 
• Within each naadu, there were many kurrams (groups of villages). 
• The lowest unit was the gramam (village).

Q4. Who was the last ruler Vijayalaya line of Chola dyanasty?

(a) VeeraRajendra 

(b) Rajadhiraja

(c) AthiRajendra 

(d) Rajaraja II

S4.Ans.(c)

Sol.

• Rajendra Chola’s three successors were not capable rulers. 
• The third successor Veerarajendra’s son Athirajendra was killed in civil unrest. 
• With his death ended the Vijayalaya line of Chola rule.

Q5. An example of Chola architecture can be seen at_______.

(a) Kannayiram 

(b) Uraiyur

(c) Kanchipuram 

(d) Thanjavur

S5.Ans.(d)

Sol.

• The Chola period witnessed an extensive construction of temples. 
• The temples in Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram are the repository of architecture, sculpture, paintings and iconography of the Chola art. Temples

Q6. To which of the following, Marco Polo went in the last decade of 13th century in India?

(a) Chola mandalam

(b) Pandya country

(c) Kongu region

(d) Malainadu

S6.Ans.(b)

Sol.

• Marco Polo hailed the Pandyan Kingdom as ‘the richest and the most splendid province in the world’. 
• Together with Ceylon, he added, it ‘produced most of the gems and pearls that are found in the world’. 
• In his travel account he recorded the incidents of sati and the polygamy practiced by the kings.
• Marco Polo, a famous traveller from Venice, visited Kayal twice, in 1288 and 1293.

II Fill in the blanks

1. ____________________built the famous Brihadeshwara Temple at

Thanjavur. (Rajaraja I (A.D. (CE) 985 – 1014))

2. _______________established a Vedic college at Ennayiram. (Rajendra I)
3. __________________was the donor of Velvikudi copper plates. (Jatila Parantaka Nedunjadayan (Varaguna I) (756-815))
4. The royal secretariat of the Pandya kingdom was known as_________________.(eluttu-mandapam)

III 

Q7.

Match the Following

1. Madurai Inland traders
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Maritime traders
3. Anju- Vannatter Capital of Cholas
4. Mani- gramattar Capital of Pandyas

(a) 2 1 4 3

(b) 2 3 4 1

(c) 1 3 2 4

(d) 4 3 2 1

S7.Ans.(d)

Sol.There was a flourishing trade during the Chola period. Trade was carried out by two guild-like groups: anju-vannattar and mani-gramattar.

1. True or False
2. A Muslim state subordinate to Delhi Sultan was in Madurai. (True)
3. Koodal – nagar Kavalan was the title of a Pandya king.(True)
4. Chola kingdom was situated in Vaigai delt(a). False
5. Kulothunga belonged to the Chalukya – Chola dynasty.(True)
6. The elder son of the Chola king was called Yuvaraj(a). (True)

V Consider the following statements. Tick ( √ ) the appropriate answer.

Q8. Which of the following statements about Later Cholas are correct?

1. They had a system of Local self government.
2. They maintained a strong navy.
3. They were the followers of Buddhism.
4. They built big temples.

(a)1,2 and 3

(b)2,3 and 4

(c)1,2 and 4

(d)1,3 and 4

S8.Ans.(c)

Sol. They were the followers of Buddhism.(Incorrect)

Chola rulers were ardent Saivites. Hymns, in praise of the deeds of Lord Siva, were composed by the Saiva saints, the Nayanmars. NambiyandarNambi codified them, which came to be known as the Thirumurai.

Q9. Which of the following statements are true with regard to Rajendra Chola?

1. He assumed the title Gangaikonda Chola.
2. He conquered Southern Sumatra.
3. He is credited with consolidating the Chola power.
4. His naval power enabled him to conquer Srivijay(a)

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 3 and 4

(c) 1,2 and 4

(d) All the above

S9.Ans.(d)

Sol. All the Above

Q10. Assertion:- The Yuvarajas were appointed Governors in the provinces.

Reason:- This was done for their training in administration.

(a) R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is wrong and R is correct.

(d) A and R are wrong.

S10.Ans.(a)

Sol.R is the correct explanation of A.

Q11. Arrange the following administration divisions in descending order.

1.Nadu 

2.Mandalam

3.Ur 

4. Kurram

(a) Ur – Mandalams  – Nadu- Kurram

(b) Mandalams – Ur – Nadu- Kurram

(c) Mandalams – Nadu – Kurram – Ur

(d) Mandalams – Ur – Kurram – Nadu

S11.Ans.(c)

Sol.Mandalams – Nadu – Kurram – Ur

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