With reference to Chola Gangam Lake, consider the following statements: 1. It was constructed by Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikondacholapuram to commemorate his conquest of the Gangetic plains. 2. Gangaikondacholapuram was established as the capital of the Chola Empire during the reign of Rajaraja Chola I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to Chola Gangam Lake, consider the following statements:
1.It was constructed by Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikondacholapuram to commemorate his conquest of the Gangetic plains.
2.Gangaikondacholapuram was established as the capital of the Chola Empire during the reign of Rajaraja Chola I.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. Rajendra Chola I built the Chola Gangam Lake in Gangaikondacholapuram to commemorate his northern campaign. Statement 2 is incorrect because Gangaikondacholapuram was made the capital by Rajendra Chola I, not Rajaraja Chola I.

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