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Multiple choice geography in the land of kerala introduction to metallurgy occurrence of metals study of kerala

Why do we need to separate different components of a mixture? Select the correct explanation from the following.

  1. To remove the unwanted impurities

  2. To obtained pure substances

  3. To separate, two different but useful components

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mixtures have different physical and chemical properties compared with same metals. we need to separate different substances from mixtures as we want only useful substances and to obtain pure substances.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

The chief of Nadu were ______.

  1. Nadupathi

  2. Naduraj

  3. Nadular

  4. Naduvazhi
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Explanation

After the end of the Perumal rule in the beginning of the 12th century, the Naduvazhis came in to force. Basically Naduvazhis means the territorial divisions which consisted of nadus further ruled by naduvazhis, which were divided into desams ruled by desavazhis who were directly under naduvazhis and subject to their dictation.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

In the matters of administration, the $Perumals$ were assisted by $Naluthali$, the council of Brahmins.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Perumals had representatives called Koyiladhikarikal. In the matters of administration the Perumals were assisted by Naluthali, the council of Bramhins. Perumals had a militia called Ayiram (Thousand). Perumals levied taxes from the Nadus, Nagaras (towns), Brahmin Gramas, temples, etc.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

Who were the rulers of the Kingdom based at Mahodayapuram was established by the 9th century CE in Kerala?

  1. Perumals

  2. Cheras

  3. Cheramans

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Kerala was a part of the ancient Tamilakam, ruled by the Moovendars. A kingdom based at Mahodayapuram was established by the 9th century CE. The rulers of the kingdom were known as Perumals.  The present Kodungallur and the surrounding areas in Kerala were known as Mahodayapuram in those days. The Perumals were also known as Cheras and Cheramans. Some of these rulers adopted the title Kulasekara. Most regions in present Kerala were under the rule of the Perumals.