From the free UGC NET History Mock Test 3 — Unit 3: The Emergence of Regional Kingdoms unit-wise mock test — real question, real answer, real explanation.
The Silahara dynasty ruled regionally over which area of Western India?
North Konkan and Southern Maharashtra ✓
Northern Gujarat
Saurashtra
Malwa Plateau
The Silaharas ruled as a regional (initially subordinate, later independent) power over parts of North Konkan and southern Maharashtra, illustrating the layered, often feudatory political landscape of the early medieval Deccan.
What was the royal emblem of the Imperial Cholas?
Boar (Varaha)
Tiger ✓
Bow and Arrow
Twin Fish
The Tiger was the royal emblem of the Chola dynasty (appearing alongside the fish of the Pandyas and the bow of the Cheras on Chola coins/seals when all three were subordinated), a standard identifying detail distinguishing the three classical Tamil dynasties.
Which Kalachuri branch ruled from Tripuri near Jabalpur?
Kalachuris of Chedi ✓
Kalachuris of Kalyani
Kalachuris of Ratanpur
Kalachuris of Sarabhapura
The Kalachuris of Chedi (also called Kalachuris of Tripuri/Dahala) ruled from their capital at Tripuri near Jabalpur, one of several regional Kalachuri branches that also included lines based at Kalyani and Ratanpur.
In the Chola empire, naval expeditions were dispatched across the Bay of Bengal by Rajendra I to target which maritime empire?
Srivijaya Empire ✓
Majapahit Empire
Sailendra Dynasty of Java
Khmer Empire
Rajendra I launched a famous naval expedition against the Srivijaya Empire (Sumatra/Malay region) to secure and control maritime trade routes to China — a rare and celebrated instance of Indian naval power projected overseas.
The Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir was constructed by which legendary ruler of the Karkota dynasty?
Durlabhavardhana
Lalitaditya Muktapida ✓
Jayapida
Avantivarman
Lalitaditya Muktapida, the most powerful Karkota ruler of Kashmir known for extensive military campaigns, built the Martand Sun Temple — its ruins remain among the most impressive examples of early medieval Kashmiri temple architecture.
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Itihaaskar — UGC NET/JRF & UPSC History Optional notes by Parveen Malik (B.Tech. (CSE), M.A. (History), History JRF). Also spelt Itihaskar.
