MCQ Chola Dynasty SET 6

1. Which Chola king achieved naval conquest of the islands of Maldives?

2. Brihadeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was built to enhance the beauty of the throne of ___________.

3. Who among the former Chola kings is considered the greatest?

4. Which of the following kings built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple?

5. Who built the famous Nataraja statue at Chidambaram, the dance form of Shiva?

6. Who was the last ruler of Chola dynasty?

7. Which of the following Chola rulers is credited with building a large artificial lake named Chola Gangam?

8. Who among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the ninth century AD?

9. Which form of Shiva is most distinctive in the Brihadeshwara temple built by the Chola dynasty?

10. Consider the following pairs in the context of the history of India – Word Description
1. Aripatti: Land, the revenue from which was set aside for the maintenance of the village reservoir.
2. Taniyur: Village donated to a single Brahmin or a Brahmin group.
3. Ghatika: Schools usually associated with temples.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

11. The dynasty famous for efficient rural administration was-

12. Name the Chola ruler who conquered the northern part of Sri Lanka-

13. Which Chola king started the navy?

14. Uttaramerur inscription gives information related to whose administration?

15. Where was the capital of the ancient Chola Empire?