Insights Static Quiz -128, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Kottam under Pallavas rule refers to
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Answer – B
Pallavas had a well organized administrative system. The Pallava state was divided into Kottams. The Kottam was administered by officers appointed by the king. The king was at the centre of administration in which he was assisted by able ministers. He was the fountain of justice. He maintained a well-trained army. He provided land-grants to the temples known as Devadhana and also to the Brahmans known as Brahmadeya.
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Pallavas had a well organized administrative system. The Pallava state was divided into Kottams. The Kottam was administered by officers appointed by the king. The king was at the centre of administration in which he was assisted by able ministers. He was the fountain of justice. He maintained a well-trained army. He provided land-grants to the temples known as Devadhana and also to the Brahmans known as Brahmadeya.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is/are true about Pallava rule
- Caste system became weak
- Bhakti movement got ascendance
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Answer – B
- The Tamil society witnessed a great change during the Pallava period.
- The caste system became rigid. The Brahmins occupied a high place in the society. They were given land-grants by the kings and nobles. They were also given the responsibility of looking after the temples.
- The Pallava period also witnessed the rise of Saivism and Vaishnavism and also the decline of Buddhism and Jainism. The Saiva Nayanmars and the Vaishnava Alwars contributed to the growth of Saivism and Vaishnavism. This is known as the Bakthi Movement.
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- The Tamil society witnessed a great change during the Pallava period.
- The caste system became rigid. The Brahmins occupied a high place in the society. They were given land-grants by the kings and nobles. They were also given the responsibility of looking after the temples.
- The Pallava period also witnessed the rise of Saivism and Vaishnavism and also the decline of Buddhism and Jainism. The Saiva Nayanmars and the Vaishnava Alwars contributed to the growth of Saivism and Vaishnavism. This is known as the Bakthi Movement.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following about Chaulkyas
- Their naval power is significant compared to army
- Village administration was efficiently decentralised
Which of the above is/are correct
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Answer – A
- Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas. Village autonomy was absent under the Chalukyas.
- The Chalukyas had a great maritime power. Pulakesin II had 100 ships in his navy. They also had a small standing army
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Answer – A
- Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas. Village autonomy was absent under the Chalukyas.
- The Chalukyas had a great maritime power. Pulakesin II had 100 ships in his navy. They also had a small standing army
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following dynasties was/were contemporaries of Western Chalukyas
- Pallavas
- Cholas
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Answer – C
- Besides the Pallavas, the Western Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas in the Deccan constitute important political forces.
- Both these kingdoms had their rivals in the far south, namely the Pallavas and later the Cholas.
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Answer – C
- Besides the Pallavas, the Western Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas in the Deccan constitute important political forces.
- Both these kingdoms had their rivals in the far south, namely the Pallavas and later the Cholas.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about society under Chalukyas rule
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Answer – D
- Badami Chalukyas were Brahmanical Hindus but they gave respect to other religions. Importance was given to Vedic rites and rituals. The founder of the dynasty Pulakesin I performed the asvamedha sacrifice. A number of temples in honour of Vishnu, Siva and other gods were also built during this period.
- Hiuen Tsang mentioned about the decline of Buddhism in western Deccan.
- But Jainism was steadily on the path of progress in this region. Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakesin II who composed the Aihole inscription was a Jain.
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Answer – D
- Badami Chalukyas were Brahmanical Hindus but they gave respect to other religions. Importance was given to Vedic rites and rituals. The founder of the dynasty Pulakesin I performed the asvamedha sacrifice. A number of temples in honour of Vishnu, Siva and other gods were also built during this period.
- Hiuen Tsang mentioned about the decline of Buddhism in western Deccan.
- But Jainism was steadily on the path of progress in this region. Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakesin II who composed the Aihole inscription was a Jain.
