//
VisionIAS - Online Self Test
Vision-IAS Logo
*
Questions for practice
1) Which guild during the Chola period was specifically associated with weavers?

(a) Nanadesi

(b) Paradesi

(c) Vira Valanjiyar

(d) Manigramam

2) Which of the following best exemplifies the agricultural advancements under the Cholas?

(a) Introduction of crop rotation

(b) Terraced farming in mountainous regions

(c) Development of extensive irrigation systems

(d) Use of iron plows

3) The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a pinnacle of Dravidian architecture, was constructed by which Chola ruler?

(a) Rajendra Chola

(b) Kulothunga Chola

(c) Vikrama Chola

(d) Raja Raja Chola

4) Which of the following dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate was of Persian origin?

(a) Sayyid Dynasty

(b) Slave Dynasty

(c) Khilji Dynasty

(d) Tughlaq Dynasty

5) Which of the following was a currency reform introduced by Iltutmish?

(a) Introduction of gold coins called Mohur

(b) Issuance of silver coins known as Tankas

(c) Minting of copper coins called Rupees

(d) Establishment of paper currency

6)

Consider the following statements regarding Dravidian Temple Architecture and Its Socio-Cultural Significance under the Chola period:

  1. Brihadeeswarar Temple was built by Raja Raja Chola.
  2. Dravidian architecture reached its peak during the Pallava rule.
  3. Chola temples indicated a rich and prosperous economy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

7)

Consider the following statements regarding sculptural excellence in bronze and Panchaloha images under the Cholas:

  1. The Nataraja image exemplifies Chola bronze craftsmanship.
  2. Panchaloha refers to a bronze-only material used by Cholas.
  3. Chola bronze sculptures have achieved global recognition.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

8)

Consider the following statements regarding Iltutmish’s innovations:

  1. He was the first Sultan to issue silver and copper coins.
  2. Iltutmish established Chihalgani as an organization of 40 nobles.
  3. He built the first rest houses called Sarais in Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

9)

Consider the following statements regarding administrative and revenue reforms in the Delhi Sultanate:

  1. Alauddin Khilji introduced a permanent standing army.
  2. The iqta system was expanded under Alauddin.
  3. Alauddin regulated market prices in Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10)

Consider the following statements regarding Balban’s reforms:

  1. Balban introduced the Divine Origin Theory of Kingship.
  2. Balban established hereditary succession in the Sultanate.
  3. Balban abolished the Chihalgani, an association of 40 nobles.
  4. Balban introduced royal customs such as Sijda and Paibos.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only



Answers
1) d
2) c
3) d
4) a
5) b
6) c
7) c
8) a
9) c
10)