Microtheme: Regional Kingdom —
8 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are NOT correctly matched?
   1. Senguttuvan : Chera
   2. Udiyanjeral : Chola
   3. Nedunjeliyan : Pandya
   • (a) 1 and 2
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 1 and 3
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
2. [2023] Consider the following dynasties :
   1. Hoysala
   2. Gahadavala
   3. Kakatiya
   4. Yadava
   How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) Only three
   • (d) None
   Correct Answer: (D) None
3. [2022] Consider the following pairs :
   King Dynasty
   1. Nannuka — Chandela
   2. Jayashakti — Paramara
   3. Nagabhata II — Gurjara-Pratihara
   4. Bhoja — Rashtrakuta
   How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
   • (a) Only one pair
   • (b) Only two pairs
   • (c) Only three pairs
   • (d) All four pairs
   Correct Answer: (B) Only two pairs
4. [2021] In the context of Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
   1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
   2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.
   3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1 and 2
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 2 and 3
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
5. [2021] From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?
   1. The Guptas of Magadha
   2. The Paramaras of Malwa
   3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
   4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
   5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
   6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
   Select the correct answer using the code given below.
   • (a) 1, 2 and 5
   • (b) 1, 3, 4 and 6
   • (c) 2, 3 and 4
   • (d) 5 and 6
   Correct Answer: (B) 1, 3, 4 and 6
6. [2020] Consider the following events in the history of India:
   (1) Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
   (2) Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman – I
   (3) Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka – I
   (4) Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
   What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?
   • (a) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
   • (b) 3 – 1 – 4 – 2
   • (c) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
   • (d) 3 – 4 – 1 – 2
   Correct Answer: (C) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
7. [2014] Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the
   following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
   • (a) 22nd March (or 21st March)
   • (b) 15th May (or 16th May)
   • (c) 21st March (or 30th March)
   • (d) 21st April (or 20th April)
   Correct Answer: (A) 22nd March (or 21st March)
8. [2011] India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?
   • (a) As compared to other countries, India had better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times.
   • (b) The rulers of southern India always patronized traders, brahmin priests and Buddhist monks in this context.
   • (c) Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages.
   • (d) Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in this context.
   Correct Answer: (C) Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages.