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Regional Dynasties Quiz 01
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Q1. The great law giver of ancient times was-
A.
Manu
B.
Vatsyayana
C.
Ashoka
D.
Aryabhatta
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Correct Answer:
A
Manu is traditionally regarded as the author of the 'Manusmriti', the most influential text on ancient Hindu law.
Q2. Patanjali, the second great grammarian of Ancient India, was a contemporary of
A.
Kanishka
B.
Chandragupta-II
C.
Gautamiputra Satakarni
D.
Pushyamitra Sunga
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Correct Answer:
D
Patanjali served as a priest for the Ashvamedha sacrifice performed by the Shunga King Pushyamitra.
Q3. Which site associated with the Nagas had a shrine dedicated to Dadhikarna?
A.
Kantipuri
B.
Padmavati
C.
Rajagriha
D.
Mathura
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Correct Answer:
D
Inscriptions found at Mathura refer to the worship of the Naga deity Dadhikarna during the Kushan period.
Q4. The ancient civilization of Sumer flourished in a region, which is a part of the country –
A.
Sumeria
B.
Syria
C.
Egypt
D.
Iraq
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Correct Answer:
D
Sumer (Mesopotamia) was located in modern-day Iraq, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Q5. The earliest Lingodbhavamurti of Siva has been found at which site?
A.
Gudimallam
B.
Khoh
C.
Kanchi
D.
Bhojpur
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Correct Answer:
A
The Parasurameswara temple at Gudimallam (Andhra) houses the earliest known Shiva Linga, dating back to the 2nd century BC.
Q6. Kailasha temple of Ellora was built by?
A.
Krishna I
B.
Krishna II
C.
Ramakrishna I
D.
Ramakrishna II
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Correct Answer:
A
The magnificent rock-cut Kailasha temple at Ellora was commissioned by the Rashtrakuta King Krishna I.
Q7. Kalinga was situated between?
A.
Godavari & Krishna
B.
Mahanadi & Godavari
C.
Mahanadi & Krishna
D.
Krishna & Kaveri
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Correct Answer:
B
Ancient Kalinga (modern Odisha) was primarily the fertile region between the Mahanadi and Godavari rivers.
Q8. The victories of Karikala are well portrayed in
A.
Pattinappalai
B.
Aruvanad
C.
Padirrupattu
D.
Palamoli
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Correct Answer:
A
Pattinappalai is a Sangam poem that provides vivid details of the Chola King Karikala and the port city of Puhar.
Q9. Which, one of the following, is not the anthology of Sangam literature?
A.
Tirrukkurala
B.
Ettutokai
C.
Ahinanuru
D.
Pattupattu
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Correct Answer:
A
While a masterpiece of Tamil ethics, the Tirukkural is categorized as part of the Post-Sangam didactic works (Padine-kilkanakku).
Q10. Kanchi was the capital of
A.
Chalukyas
B.
Cholas
C.
Pallavas
D.
Rashtrakutas
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Correct Answer:
C
Kanchipuram served as the capital of the Pallava dynasty, known for its magnificent shore temples and Dravidian architecture.
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