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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 21 May Western chalukyas

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Question No. 1

With reference to the Chalukyas, consider the following statements:
1.Pulikesin I founded the city of Badami and performed the asvamedha sacrifice.
2.Pulikesin II defeated Harshavardhana and established his authority over parts of central and eastern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding the Aihole inscription:
1.It was composed by the court poet Ravikirti.
2.It records the military achievements of Parameshwaravarman I.
3.It is written in Sanskrit and belongs to the Chalukyan period.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

With reference to the administration under the Chalukyas of Badami, consider the following statements:
1.The principle of primogeniture was strictly followed in dynastic succession.
2.The royal insignia of the Chalukyathe wild boar, symbolising the Varaha avatar of Vishnu.
3.Chalukya kings often took high-sounding titles like Dharma Maharajadhiraja, similar to Pallava rulers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C1 and 3 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 4

Which of the following statements best describes the administrative practices of the Chalukya dynasty?

AThe heir apparent was trained mainly in martial arts and warfare.

BThe Chalukya kings governed based solely on personal discretion.

CChalukya kings derived legitimacy by adhering to dharma-shastras and niti-shastras.

DRoyal titles like Maharajadhiraja were unique to the Chalukyas.

Question No. 5

With reference to the role of royal women in early South Indian dynasties, consider the following statements:
1.Chalukya royal women were sometimes appointed as provincial governors.
2.Pallava queens actively participated in governance and coin issuance.
3.Queen Rangapataka is associated with the Pallava dynasty and is mentioned in an inscription at Kailasanatha temple.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 6

With reference to the administrative system of the Chalukyas, consider the following statements:
1.The Chalukya inscriptions mention a council of ministers headed by the Pradhana.
2.The Mahasandhi-vigrahika was responsible for foreign affairs.
3.The administrative divisions of the Chalukya state included Vishayam, Rastram, Nadu, and Grama.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to the provincial and district administration of the Chalukyas, consider the following statements:
1.Provincial governors were often members of the royal family and used titles such as raja and maha-samanta.
2.The administrative unit below the vishaya was called pukti, headed by the pogapati.
3.The vishayapati was a village-level official responsible for collecting taxes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

With reference to religious patronage under the Chalukyas of Badami, consider the following statements:
1.The Chalukyas supported both orthodox and heterodox sects, including Jainism and Buddhism.
2.Chalukya rulers bore religious titles like Parama Vaishnava and Parama Maheswara.
3.Hiuen Tsang mentions the presence of Mahayana and Hinayana followers in Chalukya territory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 9

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched with respect to Chalukya contributions to religion and literature?
Personality/PlaceContribution
1. RavikirtiJain poet and court scholar of Pulikesin II
2. GunapatraJain monk appointed as master by Prince Krishna
3. SaptavataramA Kannada grammar text written in the 7th century
4. Aihole InscriptionComposed in Sanskrit and attributed to Chalukya rule
Select the correct answer using the code below:

A1 and 2 only

B1, 2 and 4 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No. 10

With reference to Chalukya temple architecture, consider the following statements:
1.Chalukyas were the first in the Deccan to use soft sandstone in temple construction. Deccan to use soft sandstone in temple construction.
2.Aihole is primarily known for cave temples, whereas Pattadakal is known for structural temples.
3.Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal was built by Queen Lohamahadevi to commemorate the victory over Kanchipuram.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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