C12 - Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas - Indian History 11th - TN Board - NCERT

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History

Question: Who was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty?

a) Pulakesin I

b) Pulakesin II

c) Vikramaditya

d) Dantidurga

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History

Pulakesin II is renowned for defeating which ruler on the banks of the river Narmada?

a) Harshavardhana

b) Narasimhavarman I

c) Dantidurga

d) Vikramaditya

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History

Question: Which of the following religions saw a decline in the western Deccan during the reign of the Chalukyas?

a) Hinduism

b) Buddhism

c) Jainism

d) Christianity

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History

Which architectural style did the Chalukyas develop?

a) Dravidian

b) Vesara

c) Nagara

d) Indo-Saracenic

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History

Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

a) Dantidurga

b) Krishna I

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Govinda III

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History

Which Rashtrakuta ruler built the magnificent Kailasa temple at Ellora?

a) Dantidurga

b) Krishna I

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Govinda III

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What is the most notable feature of the Kailasa temple at Ellora?

a) Its gopurams

b) Its monolithic structure

c) Its use of granite

d) Its mural paintings

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Which Rashtrakuta ruler authored the Kannada work 'Kavirajamarga'?

a) Dantidurga

b) Krishna I

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Govinda III

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History

What was the mother tongue of the Rashtrakutas?

a) Sanskrit

b) Telugu

c) Kannada

d) Marathi

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Which religious sects flourished during the Rashtrakutas' rule?

a) Vaishnavism and Saivism

b) Buddhism and Jainism

c) Christianity and Islam

d)Shivaism and Vaishnavism

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History

What significant role did the village assemblies play in the Rashtrakuta Empire?

a) Military training

b) Religious rituals

c) Administration

d) Artistic endeavors

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12.

History

Who defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada?

a) Pulakesin II

b) Dantidurga

c) Vikramaditya

d) Amoghavarsha I

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13.

History

The Rashtrakutas had an active commerce with which of the following regions?

a) Southeast Asia

b) Arabs

c) Europe

d) Africa

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14.

History

Which type of temple architecture is associated with the Chalukyas?

a) Vesara

b) Dravidian

c) Nagara

d) Kalinga

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15.

History

The Rashtrakutas are known for their contributions to which of the following literatures?

a) Sanskrit

b) Tamil

c) Kannada

d) All of the above

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16.

History

Which dynasty did Dantidurga defeat to establish the Rashtrakuta Empire?

a) Chola

b) Chalukya

c) Pallava

d) Maurya

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History

What is the significance of the Trimurthi sculpture at Elephanta?

a) Depicts Vishnu’s avatars

b) Represents Shiva’s three forms

c) Illustrates Buddha’s life

d) Symbolizes Jain Tirthankaras

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History

Which Rashtrakuta ruler's reign was notable for cultural development despite losing control over some territories?

a) Dantidurga

b) Krishna III

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Govinda III

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History

What is a distinctive feature of the Ladh Khan temple at Aihole?

a) High Shikhara

b) Pillared hall

c) Monolithic structure

d) Dome-shaped roof

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20.

History

What architectural style is the Durga temple at Aihole known for?

a) Dravidian

b) Nagara

c) Vesara

d) Buddha Chaitya style

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21.

History

Which Chalukya ruler is known for the reception of a Persian embassy, as depicted in the Ajanta caves?

a) Pulakesin I

b) Pulakesin II

c) Vikramaditya I

d) Kirtivarman II

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22.

History

What style of temple architecture is represented by the Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal?

a) Vesara

b) Dravidian

c) Nagara

d) Buddhist

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23.

History

Which material was predominantly used in the construction of the Kailasa temple at Ellora?

a) Sandstone

b) Marble

c) Granite

d) A single rock

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24.

History

What is the unique feature of the Trimurthi sculpture at Elephanta?

a) It depicts three avatars of Vishnu

b) It represents Shiva in his three aspects

c) It illustrates the life of Buddha

d) It symbolizes the three Jain Tirthankaras

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25.

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Which Chalukya ruler was known for performing the Ashvamedha sacrifice?

a) Pulakesin I

b) Pulakesin II

c) Vikramaditya I

d) Kirtivarman II

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26.

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Which Rashtrakuta ruler patronized the work 'Parsvabhudaya' by Jinasena?

a) Dantidurga

b) Krishna I

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Govinda III

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27.

History

The architectural style of the Kailasa temple at Ellora is predominantly influenced by which tradition?

a) Dravidian

b) Nagara

c) Vesara

d) Indo-Islamic

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28.

History

What distinguishes the Muktheeswara temple at Badami in terms of its architectural style?

a) Dravidian style architecture

b) Rock-cut architecture

c) Use of sandstone

d) Vesara style architecture

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29.

History

Which of the following is a feature of the cave temples at Badami?

a) Intricate carvings of battle scenes

b) Large statues of Buddha

c) Beautiful images of gods and human beings

d) Predominant use of marble

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30.

History

What is significant about the educational centre at Salatogi during the Rashtrakuta period?

a) It was exclusively for royal family members

b) It was funded entirely by the state

c) It was run by income from endowments and community support

d) It focused solely on military training

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31.

History

Which Rashtrakuta ruler built the city of Malkhed or Manyakheda?

a) Dantidurga

b) Krishna I

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Govinda III

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32.

History

Who was the author of the Jain literature work 'Adipurana' during the Rashtrakuta period?

a) Jinasena

b) Gunabhadra

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Sakatayana

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33.

History

The work 'Ganitasaram' was authored by which mathematician during the Rashtrakuta period?

a) Jinasena

b) Gunabhadra

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Viracharya

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34.

History

Pampa, a renowned Kannada poet, is famous for which of the following works?

a) Kavirajamarga

b) Vikramasenavijaya

c) Santipurana

d) Adipurana

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35.

History

What is the significance of the sculptural art found at Elephanta?

a) It is primarily Buddhist

b) It is predominantly in the Dravidian style

c) It showcases the zenith of Rashtrakuta sculptural art

d) It depicts mainly Jain religious figures

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36.

History

Which Rashtrakuta ruler marched against the Cholas and captured Tanjore?

a) Dantidurga

b) Krishna I

c) Amoghavarsha I

d) Krishna III

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