C11 - Pallavas - Indian History 11th - TN Board - NCERT

Welcome to your C11 – Pallavas – Indian History 11th – TN Board – NCERT

History

What is the widely accepted view about the origin of the Pallavas?

A) Descendants of the Chola prince

B) Foreigners who ruled Western India

C) Natives of Tondaimandalam

D) Branch of the Brahmin royal dynasty of Vakatakas

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History

Who was the Pallava ruler known for defeating the Cholas and extending the Pallava territory up to the river Kaveri?

A) Mahendravarman I

B) Narasimhavarman II

C) Simhavishnu

D) Rajasimha

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History

How was the Pallava state administratively divided?

A) Into provinces called Mandapas

B) Into districts called Kottams

C) Into villages called Gramas

D) Into regions called Janapadas

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History

Which educational center in the Pallava kingdom attracted students from all over India and abroad?

A) The Nalanda University

B) The University of Madurai

C) The Ghatika at Kanchi

D) The Vedic school at Thanjavur

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History

What is a distinctive feature of the early Pallava temples?

A) Use of marble in construction

B) Rock-cut architecture

C) Gold-plated vimanas

D) Intricate wood carvings

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Which two religious movements gained prominence during the Pallava period?

A) Buddhism and Jainism

B) Saivism and Vaishnavism

C) Christianity and Islam

D) Sikhism and Zoroastrianism

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Who was the Pallava king famous for his naval expedition to Sri Lanka?

A) Mahendravarman I

B) Narasimhavarman I

C) Rajasimha

D) Simhavishnu

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Which Saiva saint influenced Mahendravarman I to convert from Jainism to Saivism?

A) Adi Shankaracharya

B) Thirunavukkarasar

C) Manikkavasagar

D) Sundarar

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History

What was the outcome of the Battle of Manimangalam as per the Kuram copper plates?

A) Victory of Chalukyas over Pallavas

B) Defeat of Pallavas and annexation of Kanchi

C) Victory of Pallavas over Chalukyas

D) Peace treaty between Pallavas and Chalukyas

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What significant social change is associated with the Pallava period?

A) Emergence of the caste system

B) Decline of the caste system

C) Increase in trade and commerce

D) Rise of democratic institutions

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History

Who translated the Mahabharata into Tamil during the Pallava period?

A) Thirunavukkarasar

B) Dandin

C) Perundevanar

D) Bharavi

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Which ruler marked the end of the Pallava dynasty?

A) Rajasimha

B) Aparajita

C) Parameswaravarman II

D) Nandivarman II

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History

The 'Descent of the Ganges' or 'Penance of Arjuna', a significant Pallava sculpture, is located at which site?

A) Shore Temple, Mamallapuram

B) Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram

C) Mamallapuram Open Art Gallery

D) Vaikundaperumal Temple, Kanchipuram

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History

Which Pallava king is credited with establishing the first significant Pallava dynasty?

A) Mahendravarman I

B) Simhavishnu

C) Narasimhavarman I

D) Rajasimha

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History

The Shore Temple at Mamallapuram was built under which Pallava king?

A) Mahendravarman I

B) Narasimhavarman II

C) Rajasimha

D) Nandivarman II

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Which of the following ports was a major trade center during the Pallava period?

A) Calicut

B) Mahabalipuram

C) Surat

D) Cochin

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History

The Pallavas are known for their contribution to which classical dance form?

A) Kathak

B) Odissi

C) Bharatanatyam

D) Kuchipudi

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the education system under the Pallavas?

A) Education was limited to the royal family

B) Buddhist monasteries were the primary educational centers

C) Education was mainly focused on religious teachings

D) Varied subjects including Vedas, fine arts, and medicine were taught

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How did the Pallavas demonstrate religious tolerance during their rule?

A) By exclusively promoting Hinduism

B) By suppressing other religions

C) By patronizing both Hindu and Buddhist establishments

D) By establishing a state religion

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20.

History

The Pallavas played a crucial role in influencing which Southeast Asian region?

A) Indonesia

B) Thailand

C) Cambodia

D) Malaysia

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21.

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Which script was predominantly used in the inscriptions of the Pallavas?

A) Brahmi

B) Devanagari

C) Grantha

D) Tamil

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22.

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What was a notable aspect of the Pallava economy?

A) Reliance on agriculture

B) Dominance of trade unions

C) Focus on industrial development

D) Heavy taxation on trade

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23.

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Which foreign power did the Pallavas have diplomatic relations with?

A) The Roman Empire

B) The Persian Empire

C) The Chinese Empire

D) The Greek States

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Which architectural feature was pioneered by the Pallavas and later adopted by other South Indian dynasties?

A) Gopuram (towering gateway)

B) Vimana (temple tower)

C) Mandapa (pillar hall)

D) Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum)

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How was justice administered in the Pallava kingdom?

A) Through a centralized royal court

B) By local village assemblies

C) Through a council of ministers

D) By religious leaders

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What is a unique characteristic of Pallava paintings?

A) Use of vegetable dyes

B) Focus on abstract concepts

C) Emphasis on religious themes

D) Use of gold leaf in paintings

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What major factor contributed to the decline of the Pallava dynasty?

A) Economic bankruptcy

B) Invasion by the Cholas

C) Natural disasters

D) Internal rebellions

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