- Which river played a crucial role in the development of agriculture in the Chola kingdom?
A) Yamuna
B) Narmada
C) Kaveri
D) Ganga - What major agricultural development took place in the Chola period?
A) Large-scale use of fertilizers
B) Expansion of irrigation systems and canal construction
C) Introduction of hybrid crops
D) Decline of farming due to frequent wars - What type of irrigation system was commonly used in the Chola kingdom?
A) Tube wells
B) Rainwater harvesting
C) Large tanks and canals
D) Sprinkler irrigation - Why was irrigation important for agriculture in South India during the Chola period?
A) Because the region depended on monsoon rains, and irrigation helped store water
B) Because there were no rivers in the region
C) Because irrigation was used only for religious rituals
D) Because kings wanted to control water supply for taxation - What was the role of local assemblies in irrigation management?
A) They ignored irrigation and focused only on temple administration
B) They ensured proper maintenance and distribution of water
C) They only collected taxes for irrigation projects
D) They controlled all land and did not allow farmers to use water - What were the major crops grown during the Chola period?
A) Wheat and barley
B) Rice, millets, and pulses
C) Cotton and tea
D) Maize and potatoes - What was a sluice gate used for in Chola irrigation systems?
A) To store water for religious rituals
B) To prevent floods in temple cities
C) To control the flow of water from tanks to canals and fields
D) To provide drinking water for cattle - How did agriculture contribute to the Chola economy?
A) It provided surplus food, which supported trade and temple activities
B) It made the Cholas dependent on foreign food imports
C) It led to a decline in trade and economy
D) It was only for subsistence, with no economic impact - Which method was commonly used to prevent flooding and store water in the Chola period?
A) Constructing embankments and tanks
B) Digging deep wells
C) Burning excess crops
D) Using large underground pipes - Why was land fertility important for Chola rulers?
A) Because fertile land produced more crops and increased tax revenue
B) Because kings personally farmed the land
C) Because land was used mainly for building temples, not for farming
D) Because the Cholas wanted to stop agriculture and focus on trade
Answers and Explanations
- C) Kaveri
The Kaveri River was the lifeline of agriculture in the Chola kingdom, providing water for irrigation and fertile soil. - B) Expansion of irrigation systems and canal construction
The Cholas built extensive irrigation networks, including tanks and canals, to support agriculture. - C) Large tanks and canals
Tanks and canals were essential for irrigation, as they stored and distributed water efficiently. - A) Because the region depended on monsoon rains, and irrigation helped store water
Monsoons were unpredictable, so irrigation systems helped ensure a steady water supply for farming. - B) They ensured proper maintenance and distribution of water
Local assemblies, such as sabhas, played a key role in managing irrigation and resolving water disputes. - B) Rice, millets, and pulses
Rice was the staple crop, while millets and pulses were also widely cultivated. - C) To control the flow of water from tanks to canals and fields
Sluice gates regulated water flow, ensuring proper irrigation of agricultural fields. - A) It provided surplus food, which supported trade and temple activities
Agriculture generated food surplus, supporting population growth, trade, and temple-centered economic activities. - A) Constructing embankments and tanks
Embankments and tanks were built to store rainwater and prevent excessive flooding.
A) Because fertile land produced more crops and increased tax revenue
The Chola administration relied on agricultural taxes for economic stability and governance.
