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Q.1) Veerasaivam, a separate worship group of Lord Siva originated and developed in
a) Chalukya Period b) Hoysala period
c) Rashtrakuda period d) Mughals period
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a) ??????????? ?????
b) ????????? ?????
c) ???????????? ?????
d) ???????? ?????
Solution: Hoysala dynasty, family that ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 ce in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. Vira Ballala II was the most powerful ruler of the Hoysala dynasty.
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Q.2) Ganapati worship was introduced as a ��.new religious act in Tamilnadu from Chalukya country
a) Kanapatyam b) Veersaivam
c) Vinayaga Chaturi d) Gowdam
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a) ????????? b) ????????
c) ?????? ????????? d) ??????
Solution: Kanapathyam is a religious sect that has Ganesha as its absolute deity
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Q.3) ���..periods are the precursor to the measurement system we follow today
- a) Cholas b) Guptas
- c) Pandyas d) Mughals
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a) ???????? b) ??????????
c) ???????????? d) ???????????
Solution: The Pandya dynasty, also known as the Pandyas of Madurai, was a dynasty of south India, one of the three ethnically Tamil lineages, the other two being the Chola and the Chera
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Q.4) The official who supervise city Administration during the Mauryans
a) Nagarika b) Rajivga
c) Sthanikar d) Uktar
??????????? ????????? ??? ??????????? ??????? ???????
- a) ?????? b) ?????????
- c) ????????? d) ???????
Solution: The Arthasastra mentions the nagaraka or city superintendent who was responsible for the maintenance of law and order in the city
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Q.5) The year the UNESCO declared the Mamallapuram temples as a world Heritage site
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a) 1972 b) 1984
c) 2004 d) 1998
Solution: In 1984, the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1984 ??? ???????, ???? ???? ???????????? ??? ????????? ????? ????????????????.
Q.6) What is the root of Indian culture
a) Arts b) Spirituality
c) Yoga d) Medicine
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- a) ??? b) ????????
- c) ???? d) ??????????
Solution: Religion is a system of faith and worship. .Diversity is the spirit of the Indian culture. India is a land where people from diverse cultures live together in unity.
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Q.7) A treatise on the History of Sixty four nayanmars
a) Tiruvilayada puranam b) Kanji puranam
c) Kandha Puranam d) Periyapuranam
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a) ????????????? ??????? b) ?????? ???????
c) ???? ??????? d) ????? ???????
Solution: . The Nayanmars are the vegetarian servants mentioned in the great myth . The number of Nayans is 63 persons . Sundaramoorthy has mentioned about sixty Sivanadiyars in the Tiruthonda sum . By threading with the cekkilar great mythology composed.
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Q.8) Tax levied on farmland during the Rashtrakutas
a) Baga b) Bali
c) Tutaka d) Uttarankam
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a) ???? b) ???
c) ????? d) ??????????
Solution: none
Q.9) The first Chinese traveler who came to India
a) Hiuen Tsang b) Fahian
c) Itchin d) Vasab
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a) ?????? ?????? b) ????????
c) ??????? d) ?????
Solution: Fa-Hien was the first Chinese monk to travel to India in search of great Buddhist scriptures
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Q.10) Author of Mathavilasa prakasanam
a) Paravi b) Dandin
c) Mahendravarman I d) Sarvanandhi
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a) ??????
b) ???????
c) ??????? ??????????????
d) ?????????
Solution: . It is one of the two great one act plays written by Pallava King Mahendravarman I (571� 630CE) in the beginning of the seventh century in Tamil Nadu.
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Q.11) The smallest of the Pancha Pandava Rathas
a) Draupati ratha b) Dharmar ratham
c) Bhima ratha d) Arjuna radha
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a) ???????? ???? b) ?????? ????
c) ??????? d) ??????????????
Solution: In order of their size, they include the Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, and Draupadi Ratha.
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Q.12) Golkonda fort was constructed by
a) Krishnadeva raya b) Kakatiya
c) Krishnadevaraya II d) Krishnadev II
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a) ???????????????
b) ???????
c) ???????? ???????? ????????
d) ???????? ???????????
Solution: The fort was built by the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century.� The Kakatiya dynasty was a South Indian dynasty that ruled most of eastern Deccan region
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Q.13) The largest single stone statue in the world is locatated in
a) Sravanabelagola b) Bengaluru
c) Mamallapuram d) Kanyakumari
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a) ??????????? b) ?????????
c) ??????????? d) ???????????
Solution: The tallest monolithic statue in the world, Gomateshwara is dedicated to Lord Bahubali and is located in Shravanabelagola. Carved out of a single block of granite, this statue, situated at the very top of a hill, depicts Lord Gomateshwara a Jain saint and stands 60 feet tall.
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Q.14) The name given to the library during the pandya period
a) Chalapokam b) Dharmasanam
c) Saraswati Pandaram d) Pattaviruti
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a) ??? ????? b) ?????????
c) ??????? ???????? d) ????????????
Solution: There are many legendary stories surrounding Devi Saraswati in Hindu scripture. The effulgent beauty and sharp intelligence of Saraswati enamoured Her father Brahma so much that He was determined to make His own daughter His consort. … Thus Brahma was ascertained that Saraswati would never be able to escape His gaze
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Q.15) In which year UNESCO recognized Tajmahal as world Heritage site
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a) 1973 b) 1982
c) 1993 d) 2014
Solution: The Taj Mahal has long been recognized for its incredible beauty and architectural merit. Completed in 1653 and commissioned by the Mughal emperor as a tomb for one of his favorite wives, Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
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Q.16) Babur�s Which was face base for guerilla warfare of the Maratha s
a) Tulukma b) Palukma
c) Aalupma d) Artillery
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a) ???????? b) ???????
c) ??????? d) ????????????
Solution: Tulughama warfare is a tactical warfare technique used by Ottomon
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Q.17) The Paintings in ellora are belong to which religion
a) Budhism b) Jainism
c) Hinduism d) Islam
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- a) ??????? b) ?????
- c) ????? d) ???????
Solution: paintings and sculptures of Ajanta and Ellora, considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, have had a great influence in the development of art in India.
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Q.18) Match the following:
| LIST I | LIST II |
| A) Soolamni | 1) Permal Nayanar |
| B) Bharata venba | 2) Sima varma III |
| C) Sivathali venba | 3) Thola mozhi devar |
| D) Gnanula | 4) Perunthevanar |
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| ???????? I | ???????? �II |
| A) ??????? | 1) ???????? ??????? |
| B) ???? ?????? | 2) ???????? ????? ?????? |
| C) ???????? ?????? | 3) ???? ?????? ????? |
| D) ??????? | 4) ????????????? |
a) 3 4 2 1 b) 1 2 3 4
c) 2 3 4 1 d)1 3 4 2
Q.19) An inscription that helps to learn about later pandayas
a) Uttramerur inscription
b) Vayalur inscription
c) Aihole inscription
d) Arikamedu inscription
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a) ???????????? ?????????
b) ?????? ?????????
c) ????? ?????????
d) ?????????? ?????????
Q.20) Who headed the third baddhist council
a) Mokali Buddhatisa b) Upagupta
c) Hieun Tsang d) Vasumitra
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a) ???????? ????????? b) ?????????
c) ?????? ?????? d) ?????????
Solution: It was presided over by the elder monk Moggaliputta-Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
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Q.21) Mention the veda as the essence of Indian music?
a) Rig b) Yajur
c) Sama d) Adharvana
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a) ???? b) ?????
c) ????? d) ????????
Solution: �Saman, of Sanskrit, meaning Song and Veda, meaning Knowledge. It is the Sama Veda, that has served as the principal roots of the classical Indian music and dance tradition, and proudly the tradition boasts itself as the oldest in the world.
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Q.22) Another stupa was built in—————- srilaka,following the sarchi stupa
a) colombu b) mullivaikal
c) Anuradhapuram d) Ellam
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a) ???????? b) ????????????????
c) ??????????? ��������������� d) ????
Solution: Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilization.
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Q.23) Official language of maurya period
a) Sanskrit b) Prakrit
c) Pali d) Hindi
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a) ??????????? b) ???????????
c) ???? d) ??????
Solution: The Prakrits are a group of vernacular Middle Indo-Aryan languages used in India from around the 3rd century BCE to the 8th century CE. The term Prakrit is usually applied to the middle period of Middle Indo-Aryan languages, excluding earlier inscriptions and the later Pali
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Q.24) The author of Arthastra
a) Koutilya b)Panini
c) Harshar d) Ashoka
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a) ??? ?????? b) ??????
c) ????? d) ?????
Solution: The Arthashastra is an Indian treatise on politics, economics, military strategy, the function of the state, and social organization attributed to the philosopher and Prime Minister Kautilya� also he was great king
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Q.25) During whose time did Buddhism fall into two sects?
a) Ashoka b) Harsha
c) Ajatasatru d)Kanishka
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a) ?????? b) ??????
c) ?????????? d) ????????
Solution: The council was held under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka of Kushan Empire. Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayan and Hinayan. Fifth Buddhist council was held in Mandalay, Burma in the year 1871 under the patronage of King Mindon
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Q.26) Highest point in golkonda fort
a) Bathedar vasa b) Hisadharvas
c) Balahissar d) Dhasia
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a) ????? ???? b) ????????????
c) ?????????? d) ?????
Q.27) Capital of Hoysalas?
a) Warangal b) Halapetu
c) Devagiri d) Bhuvaneshwar
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a) ???????? b) ??????
c) ??????? d) ??????????
Solution: The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu, also known as Dwarasamudra.
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Q.28) Total hymns in rig Vedas are
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a) 1025 b) 1028
c) 1100 d) 1000
Solution: The Rig Veda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns counted among the four Hindu religious texts known as the Vedas. The Rig Veda is considered to be amongst the earliest religious texts still revered by a living tradition and it is estimated to have been formed around 1500�1200 BCE. It consists of 1,017 hymns (1,028 including the apocryphal valakhilya hymns 8.49�8.59) composed in Vedic Sanskrit, many of which are intended for various sacrificial rituals. These are contained in 10 books, known as Mandalas.
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Q.29) What is the tamil translation of brahadeeswarar temple
a) Raja Rajawaram
b) Thanjai Peruvodaiyar kovil
c) Thiribhuvana Shiva Koil
d) Thanjai periya koil
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a) ?????????????
b) ????? ???????????? ??????
c) ???????? ????? ??????
d) ????? ????? ??????
Solution: Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiy?r K?vil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture
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Q.30) Select which of the following is the temple city
a) Aihole b) Badami
c) Pattakkal d) Ajanta
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a) ????? b) ??????
c) ?????????? d) ??????
Solution: The temple was probably built in the late 7th century by the dynasty of the Chalukyas; it is the largest of a group of over 120 temples at Aihole.Aihole, along with nearby Badami (Vatapi), emerged by the 6th century as the cradle of experimentation with temple architecture, stone artwork, and construction techniques. It consists of four temples, dedicated to the Mahavira and the Parshvanatha.
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�Answers:
| 1 | b | 11 | a | 21 | c |
| 2 | a | 12 | b | 22 | c |
| 3 | c | 13 | a | 23 | b |
| 4 | a | 14 | c | 24 | a |
| 5 | b | 15 | b | 25 | d |
| 6 | b | 16 | a | 26 | d |
| 7 | d | 17 | a | 27 | b |
| 8 | d | 18 | a | 28 | b |
| 9 | b | 19 | b | 29 | b |
| 10 | c | 20 | a | 30 | a |
