Popular Dynasties CDS Questions

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Popular Dynasties MCQ Questions


1.
Who founded the Imperial (Medieval) Chola dynasty by capturing Tanjore (Thanjavur) from the Muttaraiyars around 850 CE?
A.
Parantaka I
B.
Karikala Chola
C.
Vijayalaya Chola
D.
Aditya I
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ANSWER :
C. Vijayalaya Chola
2.
The Chola king who defeated the Pallavas decisively and brought Tondaimandalam under Chola rule was:
A.
Rajaraja I
B.
Rajendra I
C.
Vijayalaya
D.
Aditya I
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ANSWER :
D. Aditya I
3.
Which Chola king assumed the title 'Madiraikonda' (Conqueror of Madurai) after defeating the Pandyas?
A.
Rajaraja I
B.
Parantaka I
C.
Rajendra I
D.
Aditya I
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ANSWER :
B. Parantaka I
4.
The Battle of Takkolam (949 CE) was fought between the Cholas and which other dynasty?
A.
Pandyas
B.
Hoysalas
C.
Western Chalukyas of Kalyani
D.
Rashtrakutas
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ANSWER :
D. Rashtrakutas
5.
Who built the Brihadeshwara (Rajarajeshwara) temple at Thanjavur, completed in 1010 CE?
A.
Vijayalaya
B.
Kulottunga I
C.
Rajendra Chola I
D.
Rajaraja Chola I
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ANSWER :
D. Rajaraja Chola I
6.
Rajaraja I conquered northern Sri Lanka and renamed its capital Anuradhapura as:
A.
Gangaikondacholapuram
B.
Jananathamangalam
C.
Mummudi Cholapuram
D.
Rajarajapuram
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ANSWER :
B. Jananathamangalam