GK Questions and Answers on the Chera Dynasty

The Chera Dynasty was the ancient Dravidian dynasty of Tamil region. They ruled between the 4th century BC to 5th century AD and later Chera (also known as the Kulasekharas) were in power between the 8th and 12th century AD. Here, we are giving 10 GK Questions and Answers on the Chera Dynasty for general awareness.

1. With reference to the Chera Dynasty, consider the following

I. Kannanar was his court poet.

II. Took the title of Adhiraja.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about Nedum Cheralathan?

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

2. Consider the following

I. Hindu saint Adi Sankara was his contemporary.

II. He considered as the author of Sanskrit lyrics Mukundamala and Perumal Tirumozhi, which are compiled as a part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about Rajashekhara Varma?

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: A

3. Who among the following considered as the author of Sanskrit lyrics Mukundamala and Perumal Tirumozhi, which are compiled as a part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham?

A. Sthanu Ravi Varma

B. Kulashekhara Varma

C. Mantaran Cheral

D. Illam Cheral Irumporai

Ans: B

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4. The famous astronomer Sankara Narayana (the author of Sankara Narayaniyam, a commentary of Bhaskara's Laghu Bhaskariya) was member of the royal palace of which Chera King at Mahodayapuram?

A. Goda Ravi Varma

B. Rama Varma Kulashekhara

C. Rajashekhara Varma

D. Sthanu Ravi

Ans: D

5. Who among the following was popularly known as "Vanavaramban" (which means either "one whose kingdom reaches up to the sky" or "the one who's loved by the gods")?

A. Uthiyan Cheralathan

B. Nedum Cheralathan

C. Selva Kadumko Valiathan

D. Senguttuvan Chera

Ans: A

6. Who was the first known ruler of the Chera of Cranganore?

A. Uthiyan Cheralathan

B. Nedum Cheralathan

C. Rajashekhara Varma

D. Sthanu Ravi Varma

Ans: C

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7. Which of the following Chera king was popularly known as Kadalpirakoottiya Vel Kelu Kuttuvan, Senguttavan, and Chenkuttuvan?

A. Senguttuvan Chera

B. Mantaran Cheral

C. Selva Kadumko Valiathan

D. Kulashekhara Varma

Ans: A

8. Consider the following statement (s) about Uthiyan Cheralathan

I. He was the first recorded Chera ruler of the Sangam period in ancient South India.

II. He was popularly known as "Vanavaramban" (which means either "one whose kingdom reaches up to the sky" or "the one who's loved by the gods").

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

9. Match the following:

                Set I                                            Set II

a. Nedum Cheralathan                 1. Kannanar

b. Kulashekhara Varma                2. Mukundmala

c. Rajashekhara Varma                3. Adi Shankara

d. Rama Varma Kulashekhara       4. Kulashekhara Koyiladhikarikal

Code:

    a    b     c    d

A. 1    2     3    4

B. 4    3     2    1

C. 3    2     4    1

D. 1    4     3    2

Ans: A

10. Who among the following was the last ruler of the later Chera Dynasty?

A. Vira Kerala

B. Rajasimha

C. Bhaskara Ravi Varma III

D. Rama Varma Kulashekhara

Ans: D

In the above 10 GK Questions and Answers on the Chera Dynasty will enhance the general knowledge of the readers.

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