Question 1

Whose military expeditions are described in the Mehruali Pillar inscription?
A)purugupta
B)skandagupta
C)kumaaragupta
D)chandragupta ii

Accepted Answer

The Mehrauli Pillar inscription describes the military expeditions of Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, a ruler of the Gupta Empire.

Question 2

Which Guptaruler's coins bore the image of the god Kartikeya?
A)kumaragupta
B)chandragupta ii
C)samudragupta
D)ramagupta

Accepted Answer

Kumaragupta's coins featured the image of the god Kartikeya, indicating his devotion to this deity.

Question 3

Which historian argued that the Gupta and post Gupta periods saw decline in the money economy?
A)r.s.sharma
B)altekar
C)nurual hasan
D)vijaya ramaswami

Accepted Answer

R.S. Sharma argued that during the Gupta and post-Gupta periods, there was a decline in the money economy, focusing on the transition from a more monetized economy to one that relied more heavily on barter and feudal practices.

Question 4

Which is not an official of the nadu under the Cholas?
A)kottam-vagai
B)nadu-kuru
C)nadu-kakani
D)velan

Accepted Answer

Velan was not an official of the nadu under the Cholas; it referred to a class of peasantry or agricultural laborers.

Question 5

Which Chola ruler initiated land survey and assessment?
A)rajarajai
B)rajendra chola
C)kulottunga
D)parantheka

Accepted Answer

Rajaraja I was the Chola ruler who initiated a systematic land survey and assessment to streamline revenue collection.

Question 6

What is called Shri-karanam?
A)revenue department
B)name of land tax
C)administrative division
D)court official

Accepted Answer

Shri-karanam refers to the revenue department, particularly in historical contexts related to India. It was responsible for tax collection and land revenue management.

Question 7

What is meant by vetti?
A)assembly
B)land tax
C)divion of empire
D)forced labour

Accepted Answer

Vetti refers to a form of forced labor that was used in ancient India, where people were compelled to work without pay, often for the state or the ruling classes.

Question 8

What is not related to land revenue?
A)puravu
B)irai
C)opati
D)udaiyan

Accepted Answer

"Udaiyan" is not related to land revenue; it is a Tamil term meaning "owner" or "possessor," often used as a title or name.

Question 9

What is true about nagaram in south India?
A)nagarattar were members of corporate body
B)certain nagarams have given taniyur status
C)place for production and exchange of commodities.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Nagarams in South India were significant for several reasons: Nagarattar were indeed members of a corporate body, certain nagarams were granted taniyur status which allowed them more autonomy, and these places served as centers for the production and exchange of commodities.

Question 10

What is called saliya nagaram?
A)nagaram associated with textile trades
B)associated with oil merchants
C)associated with ghee merchants
D)associated with seafaring traders

Accepted Answer

Saliya Nagaram refers to a nagaram (town) associated with textile trades, particularly those involving weavers and textile merchants.

Question 11

What is called shankarappadi nagaram?
A)nagarams of oil and ghee suppliers
B)suppliers of textiles
C)suppliers of seafaring products
D)suppliers of silk

Accepted Answer

Shankarappadi nagaram refers to the nagarams (settlements or communities) of oil and ghee suppliers in ancient South India. These communities were specialized in the production and supply of oil and ghee, which were essential commodities in traditional societies for cooking, lighting, and religious rituals.

Question 12

What is called paraga nagaram?
A)suppliers of seafaring merchants
B)associated with oil
C)suppliers of silk
D)suppliers of precious metals

Accepted Answer

Paraga Nagaram refers to suppliers of seafaring merchants, indicating a group or community involved in supplying goods or services to those engaged in maritime trade.

Question 13

What is called angadis?
A)market
B)term for nagaram
C)an official
D)land tax

Accepted Answer

Angadis refers to a market or a place where goods are bought and sold.

Question 14

Which city was an ancient cotton growing area in South India?
A)kanchipuram
B)nagapatanam
C)kaveripattanam
D)korgai

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Who was the Chola emperor transformed Tanjavur a royal temple city?
A)karikala chola
B)rajendra
C)parantheka
D)rajaraja i

Accepted Answer

Rajaraja I was the Chola emperor who transformed Tanjavur into a royal temple city, notably through the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple.

Question 16

Where did the palace complex of the Cholas locate?
A)palaiyarai
B)gangaikondacholapuram
C)kanchipuram
D)nagapatanam

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Where did the Chola mint locate ?
A)nagapatanam
B)palaiyarai
C)kudamukku
D)gangaikondacholapuram

Accepted Answer

Kudamukku was known as a mint town during the Chola period, indicating its significance in the production and circulation of coins.

Question 18

Which city is mentioned as managaram?
A)kanchipuram
B)madurai
C)gangaikondacholapuram
D)tanjavur

Accepted Answer

Kanchipuram is referred to as "Managaram," which in Tamil means "The City." This historical city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and as a significant religious center.

Question 19

What is called tari kadamai?
A)land tax
B)loom tax
C)irrigation tax
D)forced labour

Accepted Answer

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A)land tax
B)loom tax
C)irrigation...

Question 20

Which Chola ruler is known as sungam tavirta cholan?
A)senguttuvan.
B)karikala chola
C)kulottunga
D)rajendra

Accepted Answer

Kulottunga Chola is known as "sungam tavirta cholan" because he abolished tolls and taxes in his kingdom.

Quiz 5: Historical and Administrative Aspects of the Gupta and Chola Empires

Whose military expeditions are described in the Mehruali Pillar inscription?

Which Guptaruler's coins bore the image of the god Kartikeya?

Which historian argued that the Gupta and post Gupta periods saw decline in the money economy?

Which is not an official of the nadu under the Cholas?

Which Chola ruler initiated land survey and assessment?

What is called Shri-karanam?

What is meant by vetti?

What is not related to land revenue?

What is true about nagaram in south India?

What is called saliya nagaram?

What is called shankarappadi nagaram?

What is called paraga nagaram?

What is called angadis?

Which city was an ancient cotton growing area in South India?

Who was the Chola emperor transformed Tanjavur a royal temple city?

Where did the palace complex of the Cholas locate?

Where did the Chola mint locate ?

Which city is mentioned as managaram?

What is called tari kadamai?

Which Chola ruler is known as sungam tavirta cholan?