Ancient History History

Q. Mahabalipuram is an important city that reveals the interest of arts of

A
Cholas
B
Pallavas
C
Pandyas
D
Chalukyas

Correct Answer

Pallavas

More Questions on Ancient History

  • Q. Which empire lasted the longest among the following?
    A)The Pratiharas
    B)The Palas
    C)The Rashtrakutas
    D)The Senas
    Answer: The Rashtrakutas
  • Q. Which inscription mentions about the village administration under the Cholas?
    A)Uttaramerur
    B)Junagarh
    C)Aihole
    D)Nasik
    Answer: Uttaramerur
  • Q. Which of the following books is based on Astrology?
    A)Aryabhattiya
    B)Romak Siddhanta
    C)Hora Shastra
    D)Brahma Siddhanta
    Answer: Hora Shastra
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    B)Cotton
    C)Rice
    D)Barley
    Answer: Rice
  • Q. Where is the longest corridor of the temple?
    A)Madurai
    B)Shreerangam
    C)Tiruchendur
    D)Rameshwaram
    Answer: Rameshwaram
  • Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding Ancient Indian Literature that helps in restructuring of Indian history? I. Ancient literature is religious in nature, and contain exaggerated mythical story without any chronology i.e., puranic and epic literature II. A large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing
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    B)Only I
    C)Both I and II
    D)Neither I nor II
    Answer: Both I and II
  • Q. Which of the following is/are poetry and drama?
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    C)Durga
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    A)Sarna Veda
    B)Rig Veda
    C)Yajurveda Veda
    D)Atharva Veda
    Answer: Atharva Veda
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    B)Chola
    C)Pallava
    D)Rashtrakuta
    Answer: Pallava
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    A)The discovery of fire
    B)Writing
    C)Agriculture
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    B)Sangama Dynasty
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    B)Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
    C)A is true but R is false
    D)A is false but R is true
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  • Q. Which of following Chalcolithic sites comes under Ganges system?
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