Here are 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers related to the Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties period for competitive exams:
1. Which dynasty was known for its naval power and trade in the Indian Ocean?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Maurya
Answer: b) Chola
2. The Chera kingdom was located in present-day:
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: a) Kerala
3. The capital city of the Chola dynasty was:
a) Kanchipuram
b) Thanjavur
c) Madurai
d) Kochi
Answer: b) Thanjavur
4. Which dynasty was famous for its proficiency in trade and shipbuilding?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Gupta
Answer: a) Chera
5. The Pandya dynasty ruled primarily in:
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
6. The famous Tamil epic "Silappadikaram" was composed during the reign of the:
a) Chera dynasty
b) Chola dynasty
c) Pandya dynasty
d) Maurya dynasty
Answer: c) Pandya dynasty
7. The Cholas were patrons of which form of Hindu temple architecture?
a) Dravidian
b) Nagara
c) Vesara
d) Hoysala
Answer: a) Dravidian
8. Which dynasty built the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Pallava
Answer: b) Chola
9. The Chola king who established the Chola empire in South India was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: b) Rajaraja I
10. Which dynasty was known for its patronage of literature, art, and architecture?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Maurya
Answer: b) Chola
11. The Chola kingdom reached its zenith under the reign of:
a) Rajaraja I
b) Rajendra Chola I
c) Rajadhiraja Chola
d) Rajendra Chola II
Answer: b) Rajendra Chola I
12. The Pandya kingdom was frequently in conflict with which dynasty?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pallava
d) Gupta
Answer: b) Chola
13. The Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties were collectively known as the:
a) Tamil Kingdoms
b) Magadha Empire
c) Vijayanagara Empire
d) Mughal Dynasty
Answer: a) Tamil Kingdoms
14. Which dynasty had an efficient administrative system with a hierarchy of officials?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Maurya
Answer: b) Chola
15. The Sangam literature, consisting of poems and texts, flourished during the period
of:
a) Chera dynasty
b) Chola dynasty
c) Pandya dynasty
d) Satavahana dynasty
Answer: c) Pandya dynasty
16. The famous port city of Muziris was associated with the trade of the:
a) Chera dynasty
b) Chola dynasty
c) Pandya dynasty
d) Maurya dynasty
Answer: a) Chera dynasty
17. Which dynasty was known for its maritime trade with the Roman Empire?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Kushan
Answer: c) Pandya
18. The Chola king who conquered Sri Lanka and the Maldives was:
a) Rajaraja I
b) Rajendra Chola I
c) Rajadhiraja Chola
d) Rajendra Chola II
Answer: b) Rajendra Chola I
19. The Pandya dynasty declined after the invasion of:
a) Cholas
b) Cheras
c) Pallavas
d) Kalabhras
Answer: d) Kalabhras
20. The Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties were prominent during which period?
a) Mauryan Empire
b) Gupta Empire
c) Vijayanagara Empire
d) Sangam Age
Answer: d) Sangam Age
21. The Pandya kingdom was centered around the city of:
a) Madurai
b) Thanjavur
c) Kanchipuram
d) Kanyakumari
Answer: a) Madurai
22. Which dynasty constructed the famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Pallava
Answer: c) Pandya
23. The Chola king who defeated the Western Chalukyas and expanded the empire was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: c) Rajendra Chola I
24. The Chola empire had diplomatic and trade relations with which Southeast Asian kingdom?
a) Srivijaya
b) Angkor
c) Majapahit
d) Pagan
Answer: a) Srivijaya
25. The Pandya kingdom was ultimately absorbed by which dynasty?
a) Cheras
b) Cholas
c) Pallavas
d) Vijayanagara
Answer: b) Cholas
26. The Chola kingdom had an extensive network of irrigation canals known as:
a) Kaveri Delta
b) Grand Anicut
c) Pallava Tank
d) Pandya Channel
Answer: b) Grand Anicut
27. Which dynasty had a strong navy and controlled the pearl fisheries in the Indian Ocean?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Maurya
Answer: c) Pandya
28. The Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties played a significant role in the spread of which religion?
a) Buddhism
b) Jainism
c) Hinduism
d) Islam
Answer: c) Hinduism
29. The Chola king who sent naval expeditions to Southeast Asia was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: c) Rajendra Chola I
30. The Pandya dynasty was known for its patronage of which ancient Tamil language?
a) Tamil-Brahmi
b) Grantha script
c) Tamil script
d) Vatteluttu script
Answer: d) Vatteluttu script
31. The Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties were often involved in conflicts over control of the:
a) Ganges River
b) Yamuna River
c) Krishna River
d) Kaveri River
Answer: d) Kaveri River
32. The Pandya king who was known for his benevolent rule and patronage of arts and literature was:
a) Nedunjeliyan
b) Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I
c) Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II
d) Parakrama Pandya
Answer: c) Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II
33. The Chola king who introduced the system of temples as centers of administration was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: b) Rajaraja I
34. The famous Nataraja statue, symbolizing the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, was created during the reign of:
a) Rajaraja I
b) Rajendra Chola I
c) Rajadhiraja Chola
d) Rajendra Chola II
Answer: a) Rajaraja I
35. The Pandya dynasty reached its peak under the rule of:
a) Nedunjeliyan
b) Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I
c) Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II
d) Parakrama Pandya
Answer: b) Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I
36. The Chola king who constructed the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: d) Kulottunga Chola I
37. The Sangam literature provides insights into the society, culture, and economy of which period?
a) Chera dynasty
b) Chola dynasty
c) Pandya dynasty
d) Sangam Age
Answer: d) Sangam Age
38. The Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties were predominantly:
a) Buddhist
b) Jain
c) Hindu
d) Zoroastrian
Answer: c) Hindu
39. The Chola kingdom declined after facing invasions from which dynasty?
a) Cheras
b) Pallavas
c) Pandyas
d) Kalabhras
Answer: d) Kalabhras
40. The Chola king who was a great patron of art and architecture and commissioned the construction of the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: c) Rajendra Chola I
41. The Pandya dynasty had close trade relations with which
ancient African civilization?
a) Egypt
b) Carthage
c) Axum
d) Mali Empire
Answer: c) Axum
42. The Chola king who established the naval base at Nagapattinam was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: c) Rajendra Chola I
43. The Pandya dynasty came to an end with the invasion of the:
a) Cholas
b) Cheras
c) Pallavas
d) Delhi Sultanate
Answer: d) Delhi Sultanate
44. The Chola king who adopted the title "Gangaikonda Chola" after his victorious campaign to the Ganges River was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: c) Rajendra Chola I
45. The Pandya dynasty was known for its wealth derived from the trade of:
a) Spices
b) Silk
c) Gemstones
d) Precious metals
Answer: a) Spices
46. The Chola kingdom extended its influence as far as:
a) Sri Lanka
b) Myanmar
c) Malaysia
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
47. The Pandya dynasty was frequently engaged in conflicts with which foreign power?
a) Greeks
b) Persians
c) Romans
d) Kushans
Answer: c) Romans
48. The Chola king who built the magnificent Shiva temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram was:
a) Parantaka I
b) Rajaraja I
c) Rajendra Chola I
d) Kulottunga Chola I
Answer: c) Rajendra Chola I
49. The Pandya kingdom was known for its robust trade connections with which Southeast Asian kingdom?
a) Srivijaya
b) Majapahit
c) Champa
d) Khmer Empire
Answer: a) Srivijaya
50. The Chola, Chera, and Pandya dynasties played a significant role in the cultural and economic development of which region?
a) South India
b) North India
c) Central India
d) Western India
Answer: a) South India
I hope these questions and answers help you in your preparations for competitive exams!
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