1. Who overthrow the Rashtrakutas in 973 AD?
- Taila II of Western Chalukya
- Rajendra 1 of Chola
- Parantaka 1 of Chola
- None of these
Answer: Taila II of Western Chalukya
2. Rashtrakutas defeated which of the following Badami Chalukya King?
- Mahendra Verma
- Keerthi Verma
- Pulakeshi the Second
- Raja Narasimha
Answer: Keerthi Verma
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3. Rashtrakutas defeated which of the following Badami Chalukya King?
- Mahendra Verma
- Keerthi Verma
- Pulakeshi the Second
- Raja Narasimha
Answer: Keerthi Verma
4. Which of the following are NOT relevant for the emergence of regional formations during the
period between c. 600-1200 CE?
(i) Proliferation of Sanskrit texts.
(ii) Growth of Vernacular languages
(iii) Refinement in architecture and art
(iv) Emergence of distinct regional styles in art and architecture
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (ii), (iv)
- (iii), (iv)
- (i), (iii)
- (i), (ii)
Answer: (i), (iii)
5. World famous Kailas temple was built during whose rule?
- Chalukya
- Pallavas
- Maurya
- Rashtrakuta
Answer: Rashtrakuta
6. Which of the following statements is wrong in respect of the Rashtrakutas ?
- Indra III defeated the Pratihara ruler Mahipala I.
- Krishna III defeated the Cholas in the battle of Takkolam.
- The Kailasa temple at Ellora was cut out at the instance of Krishna II.
- Nripatunga was the author of Kavirajamarga.
Answer: The Kailasa temple at Ellora was cut out at the instance of Krishna II.
7. Who among the following succeeded Dantidurga of the Rashtrakuta Kingdom?
- Indra III
- Govinda III
- Ashoka
- Krishna I
Answer: Krishna I
8. The Elephanta cave temples were so named during the times of which rulers?
- The Palas
- The Chalukyas
- The Cholas
- The Rashtrakutas
Answer: The Rashtrakutas
9. Who among the following succeeded Dantidurga of the Rashtrakuta Kingdom?
- Indra III
- Govinda III
- Ashoka
- Krishna I
Answer: Krishna I
10. The Elephanta cave temples were so named during the times of which rulers?
- The Palas
- The Chalukyas
- The Cholas
- The Rashtrakutas
Answer: The Rashtrakutas
