Insights Static Quiz -132, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the statements below about Cholas
- Arabian horses were imported
- All gold, silver and copper coins were issued
Which of the above is/are correct
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Answer – C
- Gold, silver and copper coins were issued in plenty at various denominations.
- Commercial contacts between the Chola Empire and China, Sumatra, Java and Arabia were extensively prevalent. Arabian horses were imported in large numbers to strengthen the cavalry
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- Gold, silver and copper coins were issued in plenty at various denominations.
- Commercial contacts between the Chola Empire and China, Sumatra, Java and Arabia were extensively prevalent. Arabian horses were imported in large numbers to strengthen the cavalry
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the Chola period, weaving was mostly prevalent in which of the following city?
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Answer – A
The weaving industry, particularly the silk-weaving at Kanchi flourished in Chola period.
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Answer – A
The weaving industry, particularly the silk-weaving at Kanchi flourished in Chola period.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about social life under Imperial Cholas
- Caste system was not rigid
- Devdasi system emerged prominently
- Jainism was the most popular religion
Which of the above is/are correct
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Answer – A
- Caste system was widely prevalent during the Chola period. Brahmins and Kshatriyas enjoyed special privileges. The inscriptions of the later period of the Chola rule mention about two major divisions among the castes – Valangai and Idangai castes. However, there was cooperation among various castes and sub-castes in social and religious life.
- The position of women did not improve. The practice of ‘sati’ was prevalent among the royal families. The devadasi system or dancing girls attached to temples emerged during this period. Both Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period, but not Jainism.
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- Caste system was widely prevalent during the Chola period. Brahmins and Kshatriyas enjoyed special privileges. The inscriptions of the later period of the Chola rule mention about two major divisions among the castes – Valangai and Idangai castes. However, there was cooperation among various castes and sub-castes in social and religious life.
- The position of women did not improve. The practice of ‘sati’ was prevalent among the royal families. The devadasi system or dancing girls attached to temples emerged during this period. Both Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period, but not Jainism.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Peruvazhis in Chola empire referred to
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Answer – A
Commerce and trade were brisk with trunk roads or peruvazhis and merchant guilds.
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Commerce and trade were brisk with trunk roads or peruvazhis and merchant guilds.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Imperial Cholas political influence regions were
- Sri Lanka
- Malay Peninsula
Select the correct code
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Answer – C
After the decline of the Sangam period, the Cholas became feudatories in Uraiyur. They became prominent in the ninth century and established an empire comprising the major portion of South India. Their capital was Tanjore. They also extended their sway in Sri Lanka and the Malay Peninsula. Therefore, they are called as the Imperial Cholas
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After the decline of the Sangam period, the Cholas became feudatories in Uraiyur. They became prominent in the ninth century and established an empire comprising the major portion of South India. Their capital was Tanjore. They also extended their sway in Sri Lanka and the Malay Peninsula. Therefore, they are called as the Imperial Cholas
