Early Dynasties like the Chalukyas and Pallavas AFCAT Questions

Early Dynasties like the Chalukyas and Pallavas MCQ Questions

7.
Which Chalukya branch ruled from Vengi?
A.
Chalukyas of Kalyani
B.
Western Chalukyas
C.
Eastern Chalukyas
D.
Chalukyas of Badami
ANSWER :
C. Eastern Chalukyas
8.
Who founded the Eastern Chalukya dynasty of Vengi?
A.
Pulakeshin II
B.
Vijayaditya
C.
Kubja Vishnuvardhana
D.
Vikramaditya I
ANSWER :
C. Kubja Vishnuvardhana
9.
The famous Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal was built during the reign of which ruler?
A.
Vikramaditya II
B.
Vikramaditya I
C.
Pulakeshin II
D.
Kirtivarman II
ANSWER :
A. Vikramaditya II
10.
The architectural style developed at Pattadakal is known as the:
A.
Dravida Style
B.
Kalinga Style
C.
Vesara Style
D.
Nagara Style
ANSWER :
C. Vesara Style
11.
Which of the following sites is famous for rock-cut cave temples of the Chalukyas?
A.
Mahabalipuram
B.
Ellora
C.
Khajuraho
D.
Badami
ANSWER :
D. Badami
12.
Who founded the Western Chalukya dynasty of Kalyani?
A.
Jayasimha II
B.
Someshvara I
C.
Vikramaditya VI
D.
Tailapa II
ANSWER :
D. Tailapa II