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Archaeological Sites in South India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the archaeological sites in South India. These sites are of great historical and cultural significance and provide valuable insights into the ancient civilizations that thrived in this region.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is the oldest archaeological site in South India?

  1. Arikamedu

  2. Adichanallur

  3. Hampi

  4. Mahabalipuram


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adichanallur is the oldest archaeological site in South India, dating back to the Iron Age (1000-500 BCE).

The ancient port city of Arikamedu is located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arikamedu is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Pondicherry.

The famous rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahabalipuram is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Chennai.

The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi are located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hampi is located in the state of Karnataka, near the city of Hospet.

The ancient Buddhist site of Nagarjunakonda is located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nagarjunakonda is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, near the city of Guntur.

The ancient city of Madurai is famous for its magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple. In which state is Madurai located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madurai is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Tiruchirappalli.

The ancient city of Kanchipuram is known for its beautiful temples and silk sarees. In which state is Kanchipuram located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanchipuram is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Chennai.

The ancient city of Thanjavur is famous for its Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In which state is Thanjavur located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thanjavur is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, near the city of Tiruchirappalli.

The ancient city of Mysore is famous for its beautiful palaces and gardens. In which state is Mysore located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mysore is located in the state of Karnataka, near the city of Bengaluru.

The ancient city of Kochi is famous for its beautiful harbor and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Kochi located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kochi is located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Thiruvananthapuram.

The ancient city of Kozhikode is famous for its beautiful beaches and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Kozhikode located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kozhikode is located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Kannur.

The ancient city of Thiruvananthapuram is famous for its beautiful beaches and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Thiruvananthapuram located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thiruvananthapuram is located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Kollam.

The ancient city of Mangalore is famous for its beautiful beaches and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Mangalore located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalore is located in the state of Karnataka, near the city of Udupi.

The ancient city of Hyderabad is famous for its beautiful palaces and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Hyderabad located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyderabad is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, near the city of Vijayawada.

The ancient city of Visakhapatnam is famous for its beautiful beaches and its role in the spice trade. In which state is Visakhapatnam located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, near the city of Rajahmundry.

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