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The Chola inscriptions are found in the following languages:
1. Sanskrit
2. Telugu
3. Tamil
4. Kannada

Their correct sequence in terms of the extent to which they were used (most frequent first, least frequent last) is

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  1. 3, 1, 4, 2

  2. 1, 3, 2, 4

  3. 1, 3, 4, 2

  4. 3, 1, 2, 4

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Correct Option: D

An example of Chola architecture can be seen at ________.

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  1. Ellora

  2. Mahabalipuram

  3. Tanjore

  4. Aihole

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following are major features of Chola age paintings?
1.They were often done on temple panels
2. They show narrations and aspects related to Lord Shiva
3. They avoid depictions of humans and plants
Select the correct answer using the codes below

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  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Option: A

What was the period ruler of Parantaka I?

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  1. $890-893$ A.D

  2. $877-898$ A.D

  3. $900-909$ A.D

  4. $907-953$ A.D

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parantaka Chola I  (907–955) ruled the Chola kingdom in southern India for forty-eight years, annexing Pandya. The best part of his reign was marked by increasing success and prosperity. Parantaka continuing the expansion started by his father, invaded the Pandya kingdom in 910. He captured the Pandyan capital Madurai and assumed the title Madurain-konda (Capturer of Madurai).

Who captured Madurai from the Pandyas?

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  1. Rajaraja

  2. Rajendra

  3. Parantaka I

  4. Adirajendra

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parantaka I was an ambitious ruler and engaged himself in wars of conquest from the beginning of his reign. He conquered Madurai from the Pandya ruler Rajasimha II. He assumed the title of Maduraikonda (captor of Madurai).

What was the capital of Cholas?

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  1. Kanchi

  2. Tanjore

  3. Paitan

  4. Ellora

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vijayalaya was the founder of the Imperial Chola dynasty which was the beginning of one of the most splendid Empires in Indian history. Vijayalaya, possibly a feudatory of the Pallava dynasty, took an opportunity arising out of a conflict between the Pandya dynasty and Pallava dynasty in c. 850, captured Thanjavur from Muttarayar, and established the imperial line of the medieval Chola Dynasty. Thanjavur became the capital of the Imperial Chola Dynasty.

Who was the last Pallava ruler defeated by the Chola ruler Aditya?

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  1. Aparajita Varma

  2. Simhavarma

  3. Vijayalaya

  4. Vishnugopa

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pallava’s rule continued upto the ninth century A.D. However their authority during the ninth century was no longer that of a major power. The last of the Pallavas, Aparajita Varma was defeated by Aditya Chola I by the early tenth century A.D.

The first mosque in India to successfully use the full dome was _________.

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  1. Jama Masjid

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Cheraman Juma Mosque

  4. Qutub Minar

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jama Masjid is the first mosque in India with minarets and full domes.

State whether these sentences true (T) or false (F):
All raw materials were available locally. 

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B

With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'chihil sutun' refer to?

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  1. The throne of the king

  2. Forty-pillared halls

  3. Abode of the divine

  4. Sanctum sanctorum

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chihil Sutun means "Forty Columns" in Persian language. 
The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i-aam or diwan-i-khaas)  were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.
The proportions of this hall, of its columns, and of the engraved arches show high aesthetics and fine craftsmanship. With an impressive facade of nine engraved arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plasterwork.