UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient & Medieval India : 12 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question With reference to the administration of Palas and Pratihars, the term ‘Uparika’ refers to: a) Head of a bhukti or province b) Chief revenue officer c) Head judicial system d) Military chief Correct Solution: a) Different administrative related terms used during the period of Palas: 1. Province (Bhukti), 2. Governor (Uparika), 3. District (Mandal or Visaya), 4. Head of District (Visayapati). Each bhukti was placed under the charge of an *uparika. Incorrect Solution: a) Different administrative related terms used during the period of Palas: 1. Province (Bhukti), 2. Governor (Uparika), 3. District (Mandal or Visaya), 4. Head of District (Visayapati). Each bhukti was placed under the charge of an uparika*.

#### 1. Question

With reference to the administration of Palas and Pratihars, the term ‘Uparika’ refers to:

• a) Head of a bhukti or province

• b) Chief revenue officer

• c) Head judicial system

• d) Military chief

Solution: a)

Different administrative related terms used during the period of Palas: 1. Province (Bhukti), 2. Governor (Uparika), 3. District (Mandal or Visaya), 4. Head of District (Visayapati).

Each bhukti was placed under the charge of an *uparika*.

Solution: a)

Each bhukti was placed under the charge of an *uparika*.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Pala School of Art. The Pala school of art first flourished in the Magadha region of Southern Bihar. The majority of early Pala-period remains are Buddhist. It is a naturalistic style which resembles the ideal forms of contemporary bronze and stone sculpture. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: d) The Pala dynasty came to power around 750 A.D. The Pala school of art first flourished in the Magadha region of Southern Bihar, the homeland of Buddhist religion. Not surprisingly, the majority of early Pala-period remains are Buddhist The Pala painting is characterised by sinuous line and subdued tones of colour. It is a naturalistic style which resembles the ideal forms of contemporary bronze and stone sculpture, and reflects some feeling of the classical art of Ajanta. The Pala art came to a sudden end after the destruction of the Buddhist monasteries at the hands of Muslim invaders in the first half of the 13th century. Some of the monks and artists escaped and fled to Nepal, which helped in reinforcing the existing art traditions there. Incorrect Solution: d) The Pala dynasty came to power around 750 A.D. The Pala school of art first flourished in the Magadha region of Southern Bihar, the homeland of Buddhist religion. Not surprisingly, the majority of early Pala-period remains are Buddhist The Pala painting is characterised by sinuous line and subdued tones of colour. It is a naturalistic style which resembles the ideal forms of contemporary bronze and stone sculpture, and reflects some feeling of the classical art of Ajanta. The Pala art came to a sudden end after the destruction of the Buddhist monasteries at the hands of Muslim invaders in the first half of the 13th century. Some of the monks and artists escaped and fled to Nepal, which helped in reinforcing the existing art traditions there.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Pala School of Art.

• The Pala school of art first flourished in the Magadha region of Southern Bihar.

• The majority of early Pala-period remains are Buddhist.

• It is a naturalistic style which resembles the ideal forms of contemporary bronze and stone sculpture.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: d)

The Pala dynasty came to power around 750 A.D. The Pala school of art first flourished in the Magadha region of Southern Bihar, the homeland of Buddhist religion. Not surprisingly, the majority of early Pala-period remains are Buddhist

The Pala painting is characterised by sinuous line and subdued tones of colour. It is a naturalistic style which resembles the ideal forms of contemporary bronze and stone sculpture, and reflects some feeling of the classical art of Ajanta.

The Pala art came to a sudden end after the destruction of the Buddhist monasteries at the hands of Muslim invaders in the first half of the 13th century. Some of the monks and artists escaped and fled to Nepal, which helped in reinforcing the existing art traditions there.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Uttaramerur inscriptions provide information mainly about the administration of a) Chalukyas b) Cholas c) Satavahanas d) Rashtrakutas Correct Solution: b) Chola Local Administration: The most important feature of the Chola administration was the local administration at districts, towns and villages level. Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much about the Chola administration. Village autonomy was the most unique feature of Chola administrative system. Nadu was one of the important administrative units of the Cholas. Nadus had representative assemblies. The heads of the Nadus were called Nattars. The council of Nadu was called Nattavai. Incorrect Solution: b) Chola Local Administration: The most important feature of the Chola administration was the local administration at districts, towns and villages level. Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much about the Chola administration. Village autonomy was the most unique feature of Chola administrative system. Nadu was one of the important administrative units of the Cholas. Nadus had representative assemblies. The heads of the Nadus were called Nattars. The council of Nadu was called Nattavai.

#### 3. Question

Uttaramerur inscriptions provide information mainly about the administration of

• a) Chalukyas

• c) Satavahanas

• d) Rashtrakutas

Solution: b)

Chola Local Administration:

• The most important feature of the Chola administration was the local administration at districts, towns and villages level.

• Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much about the Chola administration.

• Village autonomy was the most unique feature of Chola administrative system.

• Nadu was one of the important administrative units of the Cholas. Nadus had representative assemblies. The heads of the Nadus were called Nattars.

• The council of Nadu was called Nattavai.

Solution: b)

Chola Local Administration:

• The most important feature of the Chola administration was the local administration at districts, towns and villages level.

• Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much about the Chola administration.

• Village autonomy was the most unique feature of Chola administrative system.

• Nadu was one of the important administrative units of the Cholas. Nadus had representative assemblies. The heads of the Nadus were called Nattars.

• The council of Nadu was called Nattavai.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Chola administration exempted which of the following from taxation? Forests Ceremonial occasions like marriages Internal and external trade via tolls Mines and ports Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3, 4 c) 2, 4 d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) The Cholas had an excellent system of administration. The land revenue department was well organized. It was called as puravuvarithinaikkalam. All lands were carefully surveyed and classified for assessment of revenue. Besides land revenue, there were tolls and customs on goods taken from one place to another, various kinds of professional taxes, dues levied on ceremonial occasions like marriages and judicial fines. Taxes on mines, ports, forests and salt pans were collected. Professional tax and house tax were also collected. Incorrect Solution: d) The Cholas had an excellent system of administration. The land revenue department was well organized. It was called as puravuvarithinaikkalam. All lands were carefully surveyed and classified for assessment of revenue. Besides land revenue, there were tolls and customs on goods taken from one place to another, various kinds of professional taxes, dues levied on ceremonial occasions like marriages and judicial fines. Taxes on mines, ports, forests and salt pans were collected. Professional tax and house tax were also collected.

#### 4. Question

Chola administration exempted which of the following from taxation?

• Ceremonial occasions like marriages

• Internal and external trade via tolls

• Mines and ports

Select the correct answer code:

• b) 1, 3, 4

• d) None of the above

Solution: d)

The Cholas had an excellent system of administration. The land revenue department was well organized. It was called as puravuvarithinaikkalam. All lands were carefully surveyed and classified for assessment of revenue.

Besides land revenue, there were tolls and customs on goods taken from one place to another, various kinds of professional taxes, dues levied on ceremonial occasions like marriages and judicial fines.

Taxes on mines, ports, forests and salt pans were collected. Professional tax and house tax were also collected.

Solution: d)

Taxes on mines, ports, forests and salt pans were collected. Professional tax and house tax were also collected.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following were the military conquests carried out by Rajaraja I? Captured Raichur doab by defeating Chalukyas The conquest of Gangavadi and Nolambapadi in the Mysore region. Annexed whole of Sri Lanka Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: a) Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 A.D.) It was under Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra I that the Chola power reached its highest point of glory. His military conquests were: The defeat of the Chera ruler Bhaskararavivarman in the naval battle of Kandalursalai and the destruction of the Chera navy. The defeat of the Pandya ruler, Amarabhujanga and establishment of Chola authority in the Pandya country. The conquest of Gangavadi, Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi located in the Mysore region The Chola victory over the growing power of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani. Satyasraya was defeated and Rajaraja I captured the Raichur Doab, Banavasi and other places. Hence the Chola power extended up to the river Tungabadhra Rajendra I defeated mahinda and seized the southern Sri Lanka. Thereafter, whole of Sri Lanka was made part of the Chola Empire. Incorrect Solution: a) Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 A.D.) It was under Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra I that the Chola power reached its highest point of glory. His military conquests were: The defeat of the Chera ruler Bhaskararavivarman in the naval battle of Kandalursalai and the destruction of the Chera navy. The defeat of the Pandya ruler, Amarabhujanga and establishment of Chola authority in the Pandya country. The conquest of Gangavadi, Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi located in the Mysore region The Chola victory over the growing power of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani. Satyasraya was defeated and Rajaraja I captured the Raichur Doab, Banavasi and other places. Hence the Chola power extended up to the river Tungabadhra Rajendra I defeated mahinda and seized the southern Sri Lanka. Thereafter, whole of Sri Lanka was made part of the Chola Empire.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following were the military conquests carried out by Rajaraja I?

• Captured Raichur doab by defeating Chalukyas

• The conquest of Gangavadi and Nolambapadi in the Mysore region.

• Annexed whole of Sri Lanka

Select the correct answer code:

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: a)

Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 A.D.)

It was under Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra I that the Chola power reached its highest point of glory. His military conquests were:

• The defeat of the Chera ruler Bhaskararavivarman in the naval battle of Kandalursalai and the destruction of the Chera navy.

• The defeat of the Pandya ruler, Amarabhujanga and establishment of Chola authority in the Pandya country.

• The conquest of Gangavadi, Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi located in the Mysore region

• The Chola victory over the growing power of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani. Satyasraya was defeated and Rajaraja I captured the Raichur Doab, Banavasi and other places. Hence the Chola power extended up to the river Tungabadhra

Rajendra I defeated mahinda and seized the southern Sri Lanka. Thereafter, whole of Sri Lanka was made part of the Chola Empire.

Solution: a)

Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 A.D.)

It was under Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra I that the Chola power reached its highest point of glory. His military conquests were:

• The defeat of the Chera ruler Bhaskararavivarman in the naval battle of Kandalursalai and the destruction of the Chera navy.

• The defeat of the Pandya ruler, Amarabhujanga and establishment of Chola authority in the Pandya country.

• The conquest of Gangavadi, Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi located in the Mysore region

Rajendra I defeated mahinda and seized the southern Sri Lanka. Thereafter, whole of Sri Lanka was made part of the Chola Empire.

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