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GPSC Class 1-2 2023 · Question 15 of 100

The Chola empire was one of the longest ruling dynasties of South India. 1. Vijayalaya was the founder of the dynasty. 2. Chola rulers used 'Lion' as their royal emblem. 3. They constructed Brihadeeswara temple at Thanjavur. 4. Cholas were first to venture into banks of the Ganges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

History - Ancient India

  1. A1 only
  2. B1, 2 and 3
  3. C1, 3 and 4Correct
  4. D1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C. 1, 3 and 4

Explanation

Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct (Vijayalaya founded the dynasty; Brihadeeswara built by Rajaraja I; Rajendra I reached the Ganges). The Chola royal emblem was the tiger, not the lion, so statement 2 is wrong.

Source: GPSC Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2 Prelims (Advt 20/2022-23), held 08-01-2023, Paper-I (General Studies) - English version; answers per official Revised Final Answer Key (Series M, 29-09-2023)

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