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Question 1 of 5
With reference to the Cholas, consider the following statements:
1. Its founder was Vijayalaya, who was at first a feudatory of the Pandyas.
2. Krishna III of Rashtrakuta defeated the Cholas and annexed the northern part of the Chola empire.
3. Rajaraja destroyed the Chera navy and invaded Sri Lanka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Why: All three statements are correct. Vijayalaya founded the Chola dynasty as a feudatory of the Pandyas before establishing independence[3]. Krishna III of the Rashtrakutas defeated the Cholas and annexed northern parts during their rise[3]. Rajaraja I destroyed the Chera navy at the Battle of Kandalur and successfully invaded northern Sri Lanka, renaming it Mummudi Chola Mandalam[5]. Thus, option D is correct.
Question 2 of 5
The founder of the later Chola dynasty was ___
A (A) Kulothunga-I
B (B) Kulothunga-II
C (C) Rajaraja-I
D (D) Vijayalaya
Why: Vijayalaya is recognized as the founder of the later or Imperial Chola dynasty in the 9th century CE. He captured Thanjavur from the Muttaraiyar chiefs and established the Chola power base in the Kaveri delta region[4][5]. Options A, B, and C refer to later rulers. Thus, option D is correct.
Question 3 of 5
The grand constructions of Madurai are attributed to which Chola king?
A (a) Elara Chola
B (b) Rajendra Chola
C (c) Karikala Chola
D (d) Raja Raja Chola I
Why: Rajendra Chola I is credited with significant constructions in Madurai after defeating the Pandyas and capturing the region. His campaigns extended Chola influence, leading to architectural patronage there, distinct from earlier rulers like Karikala (early Chola) or Rajaraja I (focused on Thanjavur)[7]. Thus, option B is correct.
Question 4 of 5
What was the initial status of the Cholas during the Sangam period?
A A) Independent rulers
B B) Feudatories in Uraiyur
C C) Rulers of entire South India
D D) Allies of the Pallavas
Why: During the Sangam period (3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE), the Cholas were feudatories under the Uraiyur (early Chola) setup and not independent rulers. They rose to imperial power only in the 9th century under Vijayalaya[8]. Thus, option B is correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following Chola kings was the first to capture Maldives?
A Rajaraja
B Rajendra I
C Kulothunga I
D Vijayalaya
Why: Rajaraja Chola I was the first Chola king to capture the Maldives as part of his maritime expansion in the Indian Ocean, alongside conquests in Sri Lanka and Kerala. This strengthened Chola naval dominance[10][5]. Later kings like Rajendra I extended further. Thus, option A is correct.