Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to the Cholas?

  1. The Cholas were the adherents of Jainism.
  2. The Chola temples acted not only as places of worship but also as centres of economic activity.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: In general, Cholas were the adherents of Hinduism. Throughout their history, they were not swayed by the rise of Buddhism and Jainism as were the kings of the Pallava and Pandya dynasties. Even the early Cholas followed a version of the classical Hindu faith. Statement 2 is correct: The Chola kings built temples and endowed them with great wealth. The temples acted not only as places of worship but also as centres of economic activity, benefiting their entire community.

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