Static Quiz 10 March 2026 (Ancient History)

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Kadamba dynasty:

1. The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharma in the 4th century CE.
2. Their capital was Banavasi in present-day Karnataka.
3. The Kadambas were feudatories of the Vijayanagara Empire when they first emerged.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q1. (A)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct
  • Founder: Mayurasharma (c. 345 CE).
  • Established one of the earliest native dynasties of Karnataka.
• Statement 2 – Correct
  • Capital: Banavasi (ancient Vaijayanti).
• Statement 3 – Incorrect
  • Kadambas emerged in the 4th century CE, whereas Vijayanagara Empire was established in 1336 CE.

Q2. With reference to the Kadamba dynasty, consider the following statements:

1. The Kadambas are regarded as the first indigenous ruling dynasty of Karnataka.
2. They issued inscriptions primarily in Sanskrit and early Kannada.
3. Their administrative system heavily influenced later dynasties such as the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. (D)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct
  • Kadambas were among the earliest local dynasties of Karnataka.
• Statement 2 – Correct
  • Inscriptions appear in Sanskrit and early Kannada, important for the development of Kannada as an administrative language.
• Statement 3 – Correct
  • Later Deccan dynasties adopted several administrative features and titles from Kadamba governance.

Q3. Consider the following pairs regarding dynasties and their capitals:

Dynasty	Capital
1. Kadamba	Banavasi
2. Hoysala	Halebidu
3. Kakatiya	Warangal
4. Yadava	Kanchipuram

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four

Q3. (C)

Explanation:

• 1 – Correct: Kadamba → Banavasi.
• 2 – Correct: Hoysala → Halebidu (Dwarasamudra).
• 3 – Correct: Kakatiya → Warangal (Orugallu).
• 4 – Incorrect: Yadavas → Devagiri (Daulatabad), not Kanchipuram.

Q4. Which of the following statements correctly describes the origin legend of the Kadamba dynasty?

A. They claimed descent from the Solar (Suryavanshi) lineage.
B. Their founder turned to warfare after being insulted by Pallava officials.
C. They originated as Turkic mercenaries in the Deccan.
D. They were established by Brahmins migrating from Kashmir.

Q4. (B)

Explanation:

• According to Talagunda inscription, Mayurasharma, a Brahmin scholar, was insulted by Pallava guards in Kanchipuram.
• This led him to take up arms and establish the Kadamba kingdom.

Q5. With reference to the Kadamba administration, consider the following statements:

1. The kingdom was divided into administrative units called Mandalas and Nadus.
2. Land revenue formed an important source of state income.
3. The Kadambas introduced Persian as an administrative language in the Deccan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. (A)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct
  • Territory divided into Mandala → Nadu → Village units.
• Statement 2 – Correct
  • Land revenue was the main economic base.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect
  • Persian administration began under Delhi Sultanate, not Kadambas.

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