Chapter-18 State and Society in Medieval India — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL · Samacheer Kalvi 9th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: Description Covers the Chola Vijayanagar and Delhi Sultanate administration and culture Keywords Cholas Kudavolai Vijayanagar Delhi Sultanate Bhakti Movement.
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Chapter-18 State and Society in Medieval India — Important Questions & Answers
Which system was used by the Cholas to elect members to village assemblies?
- A. Zamindari system
- B. Kudavolai system
- C. Iqta system
- D. Jagir system
Answer: B. Kudavolai system
The Kudavolai system was the unique ballot-based method used by the Cholas to select members of local village assemblies.
The Kudavolai system was the unique ballot-based method used by the Cholas to select members of local village assemblies.
Who founded the Vijayanagar Empire?
- A. Harihara and Bukka
- B. Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- C. Raja Raja and Rajendra
- D. Krishnadevaraya and Achyuta Deva Raya
Answer: A. Harihara and Bukka
The Vijayanagar Empire was founded by the brothers Harihara and Bukka in the 14th century.
The Vijayanagar Empire was founded by the brothers Harihara and Bukka in the 14th century.
In the Chola administration, the village assembly responsible for ordinary village affairs was called the ____.
- A. Ur
- B. Diwan
- C. Mantriparishad
- D. Iqtadar
Answer: A. Ur
The 'Ur' was the general assembly of non-Brahmin villages in the Chola system.
The 'Ur' was the general assembly of non-Brahmin villages in the Chola system.
Which of the following correctly matches the ruler with the achievement?
- A. Raja Raja I — Battle of Talikota
- B. Krishnadevaraya — Expansion of Vijayanagar power
- C. Alauddin Khilji — Founding of the Chola Empire
- D. Harihara — Introduction of Kudavolai
Answer: B. Krishnadevaraya — Expansion of Vijayanagar power
Krishnadevaraya was the greatest ruler of Vijayanagar and expanded its power through military success and effective administration.
Krishnadevaraya was the greatest ruler of Vijayanagar and expanded its power through military success and effective administration.
Which statement about the Bhakti Movement is most appropriate?
- A. It rejected all forms of worship and devotion
- B. It was confined only to the royal family
- C. It challenged rigid rituals and encouraged personal devotion
- D. It developed as a revenue system under the Sultans
Answer: C. It challenged rigid rituals and encouraged personal devotion
The Bhakti Movement emphasized devotion over ritualism and became an important religious and social force.
The Bhakti Movement emphasized devotion over ritualism and became an important religious and social force.