The Kingdom of Pandya

Description: The Kingdom of Pandya was an ancient Tamil kingdom located in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent. The Pandyas were one of the three major Tamil dynasties, along with the Cholas and the Cheras. The kingdom existed from around the 6th century BCE to the 16th century CE.
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In which century BCE did the Kingdom of Pandya emerge?

  1. 4th

  2. 6th

  3. 8th

  4. 10th


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Pandya emerged around the 6th century BCE.

Which of the following was the capital of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Madurai

  2. Thanjavur

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Trichy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madurai was the capital of the Pandya Kingdom.

Who was the most famous Pandya king?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandya

  2. Maravarman Kulasekhara Pandya

  3. Nedunjeliyan I

  4. Kadungon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatavarman Sundara Pandya was the most famous Pandya king.

Which of the following was a major port city of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Madurai

  2. Thanjavur

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Kayal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kayal was a major port city of the Pandya Kingdom.

What was the main religion of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism was the main religion of the Pandya Kingdom.

Which of the following was a major cultural center of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Madurai

  2. Thanjavur

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Trichy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madurai was a major cultural center of the Pandya Kingdom.

What was the main language of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil was the main language of the Pandya Kingdom.

Which of the following was a major economic activity of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Manufacturing

  4. Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was a major economic activity of the Pandya Kingdom.

What was the main crop cultivated in the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice was the main crop cultivated in the Pandya Kingdom.

Which of the following was a major export of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cotton was a major export of the Pandya Kingdom.

Which of the following was a major import of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Horses

  2. Elephants

  3. Gold

  4. Silver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Horses were a major import of the Pandya Kingdom.

Which of the following was a major military force of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Infantry

  2. Cavalry

  3. Elephants

  4. Navy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elephants were a major military force of the Pandya Kingdom.

Which of the following was a major enemy of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Cholas

  2. Cheras

  3. Kalinga

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cholas were a major enemy of the Pandya Kingdom.

Which of the following was a major ally of the Pandya Kingdom?

  1. Cheras

  2. Kalinga

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Java


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cheras were a major ally of the Pandya Kingdom.

In which century CE did the Pandya Kingdom decline?

  1. 13th

  2. 14th

  3. 15th

  4. 16th


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pandya Kingdom declined in the 16th century CE.

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