- Which Chola ruler is credited with reorganizing the administration of the empire?
A) Rajendra Chola I
B) Rajaraja Chola I
C) Karikala Chola
D) Vijayalaya Chola - What was the smallest unit of administration in the Chola Empire?
A) Nadu
B) Sabha
C) Ur
D) Mandalam - What was a Nadu in the Chola administrative system?
A) A tax collection unit
B) A group of villages forming a larger administrative division
C) A temple council
D) A military district - What was the role of the sabha in Chola administration?
A) A royal court for the king’s advisors
B) An assembly of Brahmana landowners managing village affairs
C) A marketplace for trade discussions
D) A religious council for temple administration - Which administrative body was responsible for looking after irrigation and temples in the Chola Empire?
A) The king’s council
B) The Nadu assembly
C) The village sabha
D) The central treasury - Which of the following statements about Chola administration is correct?
A) The king directly controlled all local administration without any help
B) The Cholas had an efficient system of local self-government
C) There were no records of revenue collection in the Chola period
D) The Chola administration was entirely based on military control - How were members of the sabha selected?
A) Through hereditary succession
B) Through elections using a lottery system
C) Appointed directly by the king
D) Chosen by religious leaders - What was the main source of revenue for the Chola administration?
A) Trade taxes from foreign merchants
B) Donations from temples
C) Land taxes collected from farmers
D) Money received from neighboring kingdoms - Which official in the Chola Empire was responsible for maintaining law and order in the Nadu?
A) Rajguru
B) Nadu-Kuttam
C) Vettiyan
D) Mandaleshvara - Why is the Chola administration considered one of the most efficient in Indian history?
A) It had a highly organized and structured system of local governance
B) It relied only on military power without any local governance
C) It did not impose any taxes on its citizens
D) The king controlled everything without delegating responsibilities
Answers and Explanations
- B) Rajaraja Chola I
Rajaraja Chola I strengthened and reorganized the administration, making it more efficient. - C) Ur
Ur was the smallest administrative unit, consisting of a single village or settlement. - B) A group of villages forming a larger administrative division
Nadu was a larger administrative unit consisting of multiple villages and was managed by local assemblies. - B) An assembly of Brahmana landowners managing village affairs
The sabha was a powerful local administrative body primarily composed of Brahmana landowners. - C) The village sabha
The sabha was responsible for managing irrigation, tax collection, and temple affairs at the local level. - B) The Cholas had an efficient system of local self-government
The Chola administration was known for its strong local governance system, where village assemblies played a crucial role. - B) Through elections using a lottery system
The Cholas had a unique election system where officials were chosen using a draw from an earthen pot. - C) Land taxes collected from farmers
Land revenue was the primary source of income for the Chola administration, collected from farmers. - D) Mandaleshvara
Mandaleshvaras were responsible for maintaining law and order in their respective regions.
A) It had a highly organized and structured system of local governance
The Cholas implemented an efficient administrative system that allowed local bodies to function independently while being overseen by the central government.
