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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Kulasangha, mentioned by Kautilya in Arthashastra, is
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North Indian royal titles (e.g.. adhiraja) gained more and more currency in the south in this period but the early south Indian kings seem to have derived their legitimation from tribal loyalties and the network of their respective clan.
This sometimes implied the division of power among many members of the clan. The Chera kingdom of the southwest coast (Kerala) must have been such a large-scale family enterprise.
Kautilya has referred to this system of government in his Arthashastra, he called it kulasangha’ and thought that it was quite efficient. Among the Pandyas and Cholas, the monarch seems to have played a more important role.
This was particularly true of the Chola king, Karikala, who ruled over a relatively large area around AD 190 after he had vanquished a federation of the Pandyas and Cheras. Even about 1.000 years later the Chola rulers still referred to this great ancestor and they attributed to him the building of dikes along the banks of the Kaveri and the decoration of Kanchipuram with gold.
Karıkala’s policy was obviously aimed at extending the territorial base of the Cholas at the expense of the other tribal principalities.
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North Indian royal titles (e.g.. adhiraja) gained more and more currency in the south in this period but the early south Indian kings seem to have derived their legitimation from tribal loyalties and the network of their respective clan.
This sometimes implied the division of power among many members of the clan. The Chera kingdom of the southwest coast (Kerala) must have been such a large-scale family enterprise.
Kautilya has referred to this system of government in his Arthashastra, he called it kulasangha’ and thought that it was quite efficient. Among the Pandyas and Cholas, the monarch seems to have played a more important role.
This was particularly true of the Chola king, Karikala, who ruled over a relatively large area around AD 190 after he had vanquished a federation of the Pandyas and Cheras. Even about 1.000 years later the Chola rulers still referred to this great ancestor and they attributed to him the building of dikes along the banks of the Kaveri and the decoration of Kanchipuram with gold.
Karıkala’s policy was obviously aimed at extending the territorial base of the Cholas at the expense of the other tribal principalities.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Lauria Nandangarh is famous for
1. A large excavated Stupa belonging to the Ashokan period.
2. A monolithic iron pillar of the Mauryan period was used to propagate Dharma to Sri Lanka.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Ans A
Lauria Nandangarh is a historical site located in West Champaran district of Bihar. Remains of Mauryan period have been found here.
On excavation, Nandangarh turned out to be stupendous Stupa with a polygonal or cruciform base; with its missing dome which must have been proportionately tall, the Stupa must have been one of the highest in India.
This thirty-two-foot-tall column has an almost fifty-ton seated lion capital placed on its top, an engineering feat worth admiring .
The bull capital from Rampura is also another fine example of Mauryan sculpture. 5. The village draws its name from a pillar (laur) of Ashoka standing there and the stupa mound Nandangarh (variant Nanadgarh) about 2 km south-west of the pillar.
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Lauria Nandangarh is a historical site located in West Champaran district of Bihar. Remains of Mauryan period have been found here.
On excavation, Nandangarh turned out to be stupendous Stupa with a polygonal or cruciform base; with its missing dome which must have been proportionately tall, the Stupa must have been one of the highest in India.
This thirty-two-foot-tall column has an almost fifty-ton seated lion capital placed on its top, an engineering feat worth admiring .
The bull capital from Rampura is also another fine example of Mauryan sculpture. 5. The village draws its name from a pillar (laur) of Ashoka standing there and the stupa mound Nandangarh (variant Nanadgarh) about 2 km south-west of the pillar.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
The Chola ruler Karikala was known for
1. allying with the Cheras and the Pandyas to create the ‘Great Southern Empire’.
2. getting the Grand Anicut constructed which is still in use as one of the oldest water structures in the world.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Ans B
Statement 1: He was the most important ruler of this kingdom. According to the Porunararruppațai, Karikala Chola fought a great Battle of Venni in which both Pandya and Chera kings suffered a defeat
Statement 2: The Grand Anicut, also knowm as the Kallanai was built by Karikala and is considered one of the oldest water- diversion or water-regulator structures in the world which is still in use.
Karikala has been credited with many welfare activities. He got many canals dug so that water from the river Cauvery could be used for irrigation purposes.
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Statement 1: He was the most important ruler of this kingdom. According to the Porunararruppațai, Karikala Chola fought a great Battle of Venni in which both Pandya and Chera kings suffered a defeat
Statement 2: The Grand Anicut, also knowm as the Kallanai was built by Karikala and is considered one of the oldest water- diversion or water-regulator structures in the world which is still in use.
Karikala has been credited with many welfare activities. He got many canals dug so that water from the river Cauvery could be used for irrigation purposes.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Vanavaramban, Vanavan, Kuttuvan, Irumporai and Villavar were famous titles assumed by
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Hereditary monarchy was the form of government during the Sangam period.
The Chera kings assumed titles like Vanavaramban, Vanavan, Kuttuvan, Irumporai and Villavar, the Chola kings like Senni, Valavan and Killi and the Pandya kings Thennavar and Minavar.
Each of the Sangam dynasties had a royal emblem – carp for the Pandyas, tiger for the Cholas and bow for the Cheras
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Hereditary monarchy was the form of government during the Sangam period.
The Chera kings assumed titles like Vanavaramban, Vanavan, Kuttuvan, Irumporai and Villavar, the Chola kings like Senni, Valavan and Killi and the Pandya kings Thennavar and Minavar.
Each of the Sangam dynasties had a royal emblem – carp for the Pandyas, tiger for the Cholas and bow for the Cheras
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with reference to the South Indian dynasties:
1. Arikkamedu was a seaport during the Sangam period.
2. Uraiyur was famous for pearls.
3. Lord Murugan was the primary deity of the Sangam age.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Statement 1: External trade was carried between South India and the Greek kingdoms.
The port city of Puhar became an emporium of foreign trade, as big ships entered this port with precious goods. Other ports of commercial activity include Tondi, Musiri, Korkai, Arikkamedu and Marakkanam.
Statement 2: Uraiyur was an ancient Chola city with a fortress and city wall on the southern banks of the river Kaveri It was known for pearls
Statement 3: The worship of Murugan was having an ancient origin and the festivals relating to God Murugan was mentioned in the Sangam literature. He was honoured with six abodes known as Arupadai Veedu.
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Statement 1: External trade was carried between South India and the Greek kingdoms.
The port city of Puhar became an emporium of foreign trade, as big ships entered this port with precious goods. Other ports of commercial activity include Tondi, Musiri, Korkai, Arikkamedu and Marakkanam.
Statement 2: Uraiyur was an ancient Chola city with a fortress and city wall on the southern banks of the river Kaveri It was known for pearls
Statement 3: The worship of Murugan was having an ancient origin and the festivals relating to God Murugan was mentioned in the Sangam literature. He was honoured with six abodes known as Arupadai Veedu.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Tolkappiyam refers to four castes namely Arasar, Anthanar, Vanigar and Vellalar.
Consider the following about the roles of these castes.
1. The ruling class was called Arasar.
2. Anthanars were the untouchables.
3. Vanigars were responsible for protecting the empire.
4. The Vellalas were priests. Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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This division of caste refers to the Sangam age.
Statement 2: Anthanars played a significant role in the Sangam polity and religion.
Statements 3 and 4: Vanigars carried on trade and commerce. The vellalas were agriculturists.
Learning: Other tribal groups like Parathavar, Panar, Eyinar, Kadambar, Maravar and Pulaiyar were also found in the Sangam society. Ancient primitive tribes like Thodas, Irulas, Nagas and Vedars also lived in this period.
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This division of caste refers to the Sangam age.
Statement 2: Anthanars played a significant role in the Sangam polity and religion.
Statements 3 and 4: Vanigars carried on trade and commerce. The vellalas were agriculturists.
Learning: Other tribal groups like Parathavar, Panar, Eyinar, Kadambar, Maravar and Pulaiyar were also found in the Sangam society. Ancient primitive tribes like Thodas, Irulas, Nagas and Vedars also lived in this period.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
With reference to the Chalukya dynasty, consider the following statements.
1. Vatapi was the capital of Chalukya dynasty.
2. Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Kirtivarman II.
3. Last Chalukya king Kirtivarman II was defeated by Cholas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Pulikeshi II.
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Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Pulikeshi II.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following dynasties do not belong to Medieval India?
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Ans D
Option (a): Western Ganga dynasty was an important ruling dynasty of ancient Karnataka, often under the overlordship of larger states from about 350 The large monolithic Shravanabelagola was built during their rule. 1000 AD. of Bahubali.
Option (b): Kakatiya Kingdom was a Telugu dynasty that ruled most of current- day Andhra Pradesh from 1083 CE to 1323 CE.
Option (c): Rashtrakuta dynasty was a Kannada royal dynasty ruling large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 6h and the 10 centuries and one who built the World Heritage centre Ellora in Maharashtra.
Option (d): Mahapadma Nanda (from 345 BCE), son of Mahanandin, founded the Nanda Empire after inheriting Mahanandin’s empire.
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Option (a): Western Ganga dynasty was an important ruling dynasty of ancient Karnataka, often under the overlordship of larger states from about 350 The large monolithic Shravanabelagola was built during their rule. 1000 AD. of Bahubali.
Option (b): Kakatiya Kingdom was a Telugu dynasty that ruled most of current- day Andhra Pradesh from 1083 CE to 1323 CE.
Option (c): Rashtrakuta dynasty was a Kannada royal dynasty ruling large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 6h and the 10 centuries and one who built the World Heritage centre Ellora in Maharashtra.
Option (d): Mahapadma Nanda (from 345 BCE), son of Mahanandin, founded the Nanda Empire after inheriting Mahanandin’s empire.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which of the following were not advocated by the Bhakti movement?
1. There is God in every human being.
2. Annihilation of the age-old caste system.
3. Conceptual erudition.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
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Ans D
The conception of bhakti did away with the elite tradition of Sanskrit and accepted the more acceptable language of the common man.
Kabır (Hindi) says that Sanskritis are like stagnant water of a well and Bhasa is like flowing water. A 7 century Shaiva, Tamil writer Manikkarvachakar, has something sımilar to say about it in his book of poetry Thiruvachakam.
Bhakti also attacked the age-old caste system and devoted itself to the worship of humanity, because the catechword of bhakti is that God is there in every human being. The movement was in essence subaltern, as most of its poets belonged to the so-called lower’ castes.
Bhakti is anti-theology and against any kind of conceptual erudition.
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The conception of bhakti did away with the elite tradition of Sanskrit and accepted the more acceptable language of the common man.
Kabır (Hindi) says that Sanskritis are like stagnant water of a well and Bhasa is like flowing water. A 7 century Shaiva, Tamil writer Manikkarvachakar, has something sımilar to say about it in his book of poetry Thiruvachakam.
Bhakti also attacked the age-old caste system and devoted itself to the worship of humanity, because the catechword of bhakti is that God is there in every human being. The movement was in essence subaltern, as most of its poets belonged to the so-called lower’ castes.
Bhakti is anti-theology and against any kind of conceptual erudition.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
With reference to birth and trend of Bhakti traditions, consider the following statements:
1. The principal deities of the Vedic pantheon, Agni, Indra and Soma, become marginal figures, rarely visible in textual or visual representations.
2. The Vedas continued to be revered as authoritative.
3. Devotees often tended to project their chosen deity, either Vishnu or Shiva, as supreme.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans D
All these somewhat divergent and even disparate beliefs and practices would come to be classified as Hindu over the course of the next millennium.
The divergence is perhaps stark if we compare Vedic and Puranic traditions. The principal deities of the Vedic pantheon, Agni, Indra and Soma, become marginal figures, rarely visible in textual or visual representations.
And while we can catch a glimpse of Vishnu, Shiva and the goddess in Vedic mantras, these have little in common with the elaborate Puranic mythologres.
However, in spite of these obvious discrepancies, the Vedas continued to be revered as authoritative. Not surprisingly. there were sometimes well-those who valued the Vedic tradition often condemned practices that went beyond the closely regulated contact with the divine through the performance of sacrifices or precisely chanted mantras On the other hand, those engaged in Tantric practices frequently ignored the authority of the Vedas . Also, devotees often tended to project their chosen deity, either Vishnu or Shiva, as supreme. Relations with other traditions such as Buddhism or Jainism were also often fraught with tension if bo conflicts as open conflict.
The traditions of devotion or Bhakti need to be located within this context. Devotional worship had a long history of almost 1,000 years before the period we are considering During this time, expressions of devotion ranged from the routine worship of deities within temples to ecstatic adoration where devotees attained a trance-like state The singing and chanting of devotional compositions was often a part of such modes of worship This was particularly true of the Vaishnava and Shaiva sects.
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Ans D
All these somewhat divergent and even disparate beliefs and practices would come to be classified as Hindu over the course of the next millennium.
The divergence is perhaps stark if we compare Vedic and Puranic traditions. The principal deities of the Vedic pantheon, Agni, Indra and Soma, become marginal figures, rarely visible in textual or visual representations.
And while we can catch a glimpse of Vishnu, Shiva and the goddess in Vedic mantras, these have little in common with the elaborate Puranic mythologres.
However, in spite of these obvious discrepancies, the Vedas continued to be revered as authoritative. Not surprisingly. there were sometimes well-those who valued the Vedic tradition often condemned practices that went beyond the closely regulated contact with the divine through the performance of sacrifices or precisely chanted mantras On the other hand, those engaged in Tantric practices frequently ignored the authority of the Vedas . Also, devotees often tended to project their chosen deity, either Vishnu or Shiva, as supreme. Relations with other traditions such as Buddhism or Jainism were also often fraught with tension if bo conflicts as open conflict.
The traditions of devotion or Bhakti need to be located within this context. Devotional worship had a long history of almost 1,000 years before the period we are considering During this time, expressions of devotion ranged from the routine worship of deities within temples to ecstatic adoration where devotees attained a trance-like state The singing and chanting of devotional compositions was often a part of such modes of worship This was particularly true of the Vaishnava and Shaiva sects.
