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The hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) - class-VIII

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

  1. Hoysalas : Dwarasamudra

  2. Pallavas : Vatapi

  3. Pandyas : Madurai

  4. Yadavas : Devagiri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This should be the correct order:


Empire/Dynasty  Capital
 Hoysalas  Dwarasamudra
 Pallavas  Kanchipuram
 Pandyas  Madurai
 Yadavas  Devagiri

Which one of the following statements about the ebb and flow of religious movements during this period is not correct?

  1. Jainism had become especially connected with the merchants and traders

  2. Tantrism also gained in popularity and became prominent feature of religious life

  3. The orthodox Saivism had become largely associated with the ruling aristocracy

  4. All theological conflicts were connected with the possession and exploitation of land


Correct Option: D

Who influenced Vishnuvardhana to convert into Vaishnavism?

  1. Sankaracarya

  2. Madhvacharya

  3. Anandacharya

  4. Ramanujacharya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana was one of the greatest rulers of the Karnataka region and he was the king who really started to establish the Hoysalas as a separate independent dynasty. He was originally a follower of Jainism but later he came under the influence of the Hindu philosopher Ramanujacharya and converted to Hindu Vaishnavism. Ramanuja was a Hindu theologian, philosopher, and one of the most important exponents of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition.

Vishnuvardhana died in

  1. 1160 A.D

  2. 1145 A.D

  3. 1152 A.D

  4. 1138 A.D


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana was a king of the Hoysala Empire in what is today the modern state of Karnataka, India.

He died in 1152 AD in Bankapura.

Vishnuvardhana was converted to

  1. Buddhism

  2. Jainism

  3. Viashnaism

  4. Saivisam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Originally a follower of Jainism and known as Bitti Deva, he came under the influence of the Hindu philosopher Ramanujacharya, converted to Hindu Vaishnavism and took the name "Vishnuvardhana".

Who among the following Chola kings reigned as Kulottung Chola I?

  1. Vikramaditya I

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra I

  4. Rajendra II


Correct Option: D

Vishnuvardhana originally was a

  1. Saiva

  2. Jain

  3. Buddhist

  4. Vaishnava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Vishnuvardhana was originally a follower of Jainism and known as Bitti Deva.
  • Later, he came under the influence of the Hindu philosopher Ramanujacharya, converted to Hindu Vaishnavism and took the name "Vishnuvardhana".

What was the period of reign of Ereyanga?

  1. 1064 - 1150 A.D

  2. 1098 - 1192 A.D

  3. 1075 - 1167 A.D

  4. 1083 - 1174 A.D


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Ereyanga,  was the son of Vinayaditya and distinguished himself as a Chalukya feudatory during their campaigns against Dhara of Malwa.
  • He served his father as the Yuvaraja. and practiced Jainism.
  • His rule as a monarch of Hoysala Empire went on from 1098 AD to 1192 AD.

What was the period of reign of Vinayaditya?

  1. 1047 - 1098 A.D

  2. 1030 - 1060 A.D

  3. 1044- 1078 A.D

  4. 1053 - 1085 A.D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Vinayaditya, was an able Jain king of the Hoysala Empire, who distinguished himself as an able feudatory of the Kalyani Chalukyas during his long reign.
  • He helped bring many small Malnad chiefs like the Kongalvas, Chengalvas, Santharas of Humcha Shimoga and the Kadambas of Bayalnadu (Vainadu) under control.
  • His reign went on from 1047 AD to 1098 AD.

Match List i with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists   

List I (Author) List II (Text) 
A. Varahamihira 1. Prabandha Chintamani
B. Visakhadutta  2. Mrichchha katikam
C. Sudraka  3. Brihat-Samhita 
D. Bilhana  4. Devi-ChandraGuptam
5. Vikramankadeva Charita
  1. A-3, B-4, C-5, D-2

  2. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-5

  3. A-5, B-3, C-4, D-1

  4. A-1, B-3, C-5, D-2


Correct Option: B

Gowda, senabova, talawara, etc were ______________.

  1. Government officials

  2. Army chiefs

  3. Villagers

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hoysalas were a kingdom in the south which emerged with the weakening of the Chalukyas. The Hoysalas had brought into practice a provincial system of administration. The power to rule was given to the Prince, Queen and the Royal family. The officials looked after the administration of the nadu and vishayas. In the villages, there used to be the representatives of the government like the gowda, senabova, talawara and others.

___________ earned the title of Talakadugonda.

  1. Nrupakama

  2. Ereyanga

  3. Ballala

  4. Vishnuvardhana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana was the important Hoysala king who came after Nrupakama, Ereyanga and Ballala. As a great king of this dynasty, he won Gangavadi from the Cholas and earned the title Talakadugonda. 

Shanti Sagara Dam was built by the ___________.

  1. Chalukyas

  2. Hoysalas

  3. Cholas

  4. Pallavas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hoysalas had brought into practice a provincial system of administration. The power to rule was given to the Prince, Queen and the Royal family. The officials looked after the administration of the nadu and vishayas. In the villages, there used to be the representatives of the government like the gowda, senabova, talawara and others. In order to encourage agriculture, the Hoysalas built innumerable lakes like the Shanti Sagara, Ballalaraya Samudra, Vishnu Samudra etc. 

The Hoysalas had brought into practice _______ system of administration.

  1. Centralised

  2. Provincial

  3. Partly provincial

  4. Mostly provincial


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hoysalas were the rulers in the region of Karnataka. The Hoysalas had brought into practice a provincial system of administration. The power to rule was given to the Prince, Queen and the Royal family. The officials looked after the administration of the nadu and vishayas. In the villages, there used to be the representatives of the government like thegowda, senabova, talawara and others.

Garuda were ____________.

  1. Army of guards

  2. Royal doctors

  3. Peasants

  4. Slaves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hoysalas were a kingdom in the south which rose to power with the decline of the Chalukyas. In order to encourage agriculture, the Hoysalas built innumerable lakes like the Shanti Sagara, Ballalaraya Samudra,Vishnu Samudra etc. In the cities, there used to be guilds among the people following different occupations. Land revenue was the main source of income for the kingdom. A unique feature of this society was that the king used to have a special army of guards called garuda. When the king died, these guards would also sacrifice their lives.

During the Hoysalas ________ literature flourished immensely.

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hoysalas were a kingdom in the south which rose to power with the decline of the Chalukyas. In order to encourage agriculture, the Hoysalas built innumerable lakes like the Shanti Sagara, Ballalaraya Samudra,Vishnu Samudra etc. In the cities, there used to be guilds among the people following different occupations. Land revenue was the main source of income for the kingdom. A unique feature of this society was that the king used to have a special army of guards called garuda. When the king died, these guards would also sacrifice their lives. Agraharas, mathas and temples were centres of education. Kannada literature flourished immensely.

Consider the following statement and mark the correct answer from the codes. 
1. Shankaracharyas metaphysical system is influenced by Buddhism.
2. Vaishnavas were opposed to Shankaracharya.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A

Which of the following were centres of education in the Hoysalas kingdom.

  1. Agraharas

  2. Mathas

  3. Temples

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hoysalas were a kingdom in the south which rose to power with the decline of the Chalukyas. In order to encourage agriculture, the Hoysalas built innumerable lakes like the Shanti Sagara, Ballalaraya Samudra,Vishnu Samudra etc. In the cities, there used to be guilds among the people following different occupations. Land revenue was the main source of income for the kingdom. A unique feature of this society was that the king used to have a special army of guards called garuda. When the king died, these guards would also sacrifice their lives. Agraharas, mathas and temples were centres of education. 

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
1. Mrichchakatikam : Shudraka
2. Buddhacharita : Vasuvandhu
3. Mudrarakshasha: Vishakhadatta
4. Harshacharita : Banabhatta 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 4

  4. 2 and 3


Correct Option: B

___________ was the main source of income of the kingdom of Hoysalas.

  1. Land revenue

  2. Income tax

  3. Export income

  4. Income from defeating enemies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hoysalas was a kingdom in the south with the decline of the Chalukya kingdom. In order to encourage agriculture, the Hoysalas built innumerable lakes like the Shanti Sagara, Ballalaraya Samudra, Vishnu Samudra etc. In the cities, there used to be guilds among the people following different occupations. Land revenue was the main source of income for the kingdom. 

The temples at Halebidu and Belur belong to which of the following dynasty?

  1. Kadamba dynasty

  2. Hoysala dynasty

  3. Rastrakuta dynasty

  4. Badami Chalukya dynasty


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hoysala dynasty ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. Hoysala architecture and sculpture, especially ornate and intricate, are best seen at Halebid, Belur, and Somnathpur. Most of these temples have secular features with broad themes depicted in their sculptures. 

What is the present name of Dwara Samudra, the ancient capital of the Hoysalas?

  1. Mathura

  2. Halebid

  3. Raourkela

  4. Belur


Correct Option: B

Who was the real maker of the Hoysala kingdom?

  1. Rajaraja Chola III

  2. Veera Ballala chola III

  3. Vishnuvardhana

  4. Narasimha II


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana was one of the greatest rulers of the Karnataka region and he was the king who really started to establish the Hoysalas as a separate independent dynasty. He freed them from the subordination to the Chalukyas. His long reign period of 34 years saw the growth of the Hoysala Empire and the development of innumerable peaceful activities.

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