{"id":13054,"date":"2025-09-26T09:57:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=13054"},"modified":"2026-02-09T07:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T07:45:52","slug":"gangas-of-talakadu-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/26\/gangas-of-talakadu-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Gangas of Talakadu Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. The Ganga dynasty of Talakadu is also known as?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Southern Gangas<br>B) Western Gangas<br>C) Eastern Gangas<br>D) Northern Gangas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They are called Southern Gangas to distinguish them from the Eastern Gangas of Kalinga (Orissa).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. The original capital of the Gangas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Talakadu<br>B) Kolar<br>C) Mysuru<br>D) Shravanabelagola<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Gangas first ruled from Kolar, later shifted their capital to Talakadu on the banks of Kaveri.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">3. The later capital of Gangas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Banavasi<br>B) Talakadu<br>C) Shravanabelagola<br>D) Halebidu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  From Talakadu (Mysuru district), the Gangas ruled for several centuries.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">4. The founder of Ganga dynasty was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Madhava I<br>B) Konganivarma Madhava<br>C) Durvinita<br>D) Avinita<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The dynasty was founded by Konganivarma Madhava around 350 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. The Ganga dynasty ruled from?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 345\u2013999 CE<br>B) 400\u20131100 CE<br>C) 500\u20131300 CE<br>D) 250\u2013900 CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Southern Gangas ruled for about 650 years, till the rise of Cholas in the 10th century.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. The Gangas are believed to have originated from?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) North India<br>B) West Coast of Karnataka<br>C) Kongu region (Tamil Nadu)<br>D) Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Historical tradition links the Gangas to Kongu Nadu (present Tamil Nadu), though they settled in Karnataka.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7. The most famous early Ganga king was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Avinita<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Rachamalla<br>D) Madhava I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Durvinita (529\u2013579 CE) was the greatest early ruler, known for administration and culture.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. Durvinita had matrimonial relations with which powerful dynasty?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pallavas<br>B) Chalukyas<br>C) Kadambas<br>D) Guptas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Durvinita married a Chalukya princess, strengthening ties with Pulakeshin I.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. The Gangas of Talakadu were feudatories of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chalukyas of Badami<br>B) Rashtrakutas<br>C) Cholas<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   At different times, Gangas were independent, later feudatories of Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and finally subdued by Cholas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. The famous Skandavarman line belonged to which dynasty?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gangas of Talakadu<br>B) Pallavas<br>C) Kadambas<br>D) Cholas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ganga dynasty claimed descent from Ikshvaku lineage through Skandavarman.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. Who shifted the Ganga capital from Kolar to Talakadu?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Durvinita<br>B) Harivarma<br>C) Avinita<br>D) Madhava III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The capital was shifted to Talakadu during Durvinita\u2019s rule for strategic reasons.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. Which early Ganga king is known for defeating Pallavas?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Avinita<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Rachamalla<br>D) Madhava I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Durvinita defeated Pallavas, asserting Ganga independence.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. The reign of which Ganga king is considered the \u201cGolden Age\u201d of early Gangas?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Madhava I<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Avinita<br>D) Rachamalla II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Durvinita\u2019s reign is marked by stability, prosperity, and cultural growth.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. Which Ganga ruler supported Buddhism in Karnataka?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Madhava II<br>B) Avinita<br>C) Durvinita<br>D) Konganivarma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Durvinita is said to have supported Buddhism along with Jainism and Hinduism.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">15. The Gangas of Talakadu were patrons mainly of which religion?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Jainism<br>B) Shaivism<br>C) Vaishnavism<br>D) Buddhism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Jainism flourished under the Gangas, especially in Shravanabelagola.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. Who among the following Ganga kings performed the Ashwamedha Yajna?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Konganivarma Madhava<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Avinita<br>D) Madhava III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Durvinita performed the Ashwamedha sacrifice, asserting his sovereignty.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17. Avinita, an early Ganga ruler, was the father of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Durvinita<br>B) Rachamalla<br>C) Butuga I<br>D) Sripurusha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Avinita was succeeded by his son Durvinita, the most illustrious Ganga king.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18. The Gangas issued land grants mostly in the form of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Copper plate inscriptions<br>B) Palm leaf manuscripts<br>C) Oral grants<br>D) Rock edicts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Copper plate inscriptions were used for recording land donations.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. The earliest inscription of the Gangas has been found at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Begur<br>B) Kolar<br>C) Nandi Hills<br>D) Shravanabelagola<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Early inscriptions of the Gangas are found in Kolar region, their first capital.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. The Begur inscription (890 CE) is significant because?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) It mentions \u201cBengaluru\u201d for the first time<br>B) It records Durvinita\u2019s genealogy<br>C) It mentions Jain temples<br>D) It refers to Chalukyas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Begur inscription of Ganga king Ereyappa is the earliest record mentioning \u201cBengaluru\u201d.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. Which Ganga ruler defeated Pallava king Simhavishnu?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Durvinita<br>B) Avinita<br>C) Sripurusha<br>D) Butuga I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Durvinita defeated Simhavishnu Pallava, asserting Ganga power.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. The title \u201cMahamandaleshwara\u201d was adopted by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Ganga feudatories<br>B) Ganga emperors<br>C) Pallava kings<br>D) Kadamba rulers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The title was used by feudatory chiefs under Gangas and later empires.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. The Gangas ruled mainly over?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Coastal Karnataka<br>B) Southern Karnataka &amp; Tamil Nadu border<br>C) Hyderabad-Karnataka<br>D) Northern Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Their territory included Mysuru, Mandya, Tumakuru, Kolar, Bengaluru regions.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. Which Ganga king issued the Kanva copper plates?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Konganivarma Madhava<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Avinita<br>D) Madhava III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Avinita issued the Kanva copper plates, recording land grants.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">25. The Gangas were overthrown finally by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chalukyas<br>B) Rashtrakutas<br>C) Cholas<br>D) Hoysalas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Cholas under Rajaraja I defeated the Gangas around 1000 CE, ending their dynasty.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">26. The Ganga administration was based on division into?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Mandala, Vishaya, Nadu, Grama<br>B) Janapada, Kshetra, Village<br>C) Province, District, Taluk, Hobli<br>D) Nagara, Pattana, Seeme, Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ganga empire was divided into Mandala (province) \u2192 Vishaya (district) \u2192 Nadu (sub-district) \u2192 Grama (village).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. The chief of a Mandala under the Gangas was called?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dandanayaka<br>B) Mahamandaleshwara<br>C) Vishayapati<br>D) Gramakuta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  A Mahamandaleshwara governed a Mandala and often acted like a semi-independent ruler.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. The head of a Vishaya was known as?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vishayapati<br>B) Durgapala<br>C) Nadabova<br>D) Gavunda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Vishayapati was the district chief under Ganga rule.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. The revenue officials under the Gangas were called?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Nadabovas<br>B) Senabhovas<br>C) Gavundas<br>D) Dandanayakas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Nadabovas were accountants responsible for tax collection and record-keeping.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. The village headman under the Gangas was called?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gramakuta<br>B) Gavunda<br>C) Naduprabhu<br>D) Pattanaswamy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Gramakuta was the village head, assisted by Gavundas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. The most powerful local elite class under the Gangas were?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gavundas<br>B) Brahmadeyas<br>C) Dandanayakas<br>D) Mahajanas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Gavundas were wealthy landlords and military supporters, crucial to Ganga administration.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. The army commander under the Gangas was called?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dandanayaka<br>B) Senabhova<br>C) Durgapala<br>D) Mahadandanayaka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Dandanayaka was the chief of the armed forces.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. The Ganga land revenue system was based on?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fixed tax on trade<br>B) Share of agricultural produce<br>C) Military service tax<br>D) Temple donations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Farmers paid a portion of their agricultural produce as land revenue.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34. The unit of land revenue measurement under the Gangas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gadyana<br>B) Kula<br>C) Kamba<br>D) Bhoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Bhoga was the unit of assessment of land and tax.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. The most common land grants issued by the Gangas were?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Brahmadeya and Devadana<br>B) Jagirs<br>C) Ryotwari<br>D) Zamindari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Gangas granted land to Brahmins (Brahmadeya) and temples (Devadana).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. Which religious group flourished the most under Ganga patronage?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Jains<br>B) Buddhists<br>C) Shaivites<br>D) Vaishnavites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Gangas were major patrons of Jainism, especially in Shravanabelagola.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. The most important Jain center under the Gangas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Halebidu<br>B) Shravanabelagola<br>C) Belur<br>D) Talakadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Shravanabelagola became the foremost Jain religious center due to Ganga patronage.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. The famous Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola was built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Durvinita<br>B) Chavundaraya<br>C) Sripurusha<br>D) Rachamalla<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Chavundaraya, a Ganga minister and general, constructed the 57-feet tall monolithic statue of Bahubali in 981 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. The language used in most Ganga inscriptions was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kannada and Sanskrit<br>B) Prakrit<br>C) Tamil<br>D) Telugu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Inscriptions were usually in Kannada (administrative) and Sanskrit (eulogies).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">40. The Ganga kings used which script in their records?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Nagari<br>B) Brahmi &amp; Kadamba<br>C) Nandinagari &amp; Kannada script<br>D) Grantha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   The Gangas used early Kannada script and Nandinagari script.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">41. The title \u201cSatyavakya\u201d was adopted by which Ganga ruler?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Sripurusha<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Rachamalla<br>D) Butuga II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  King Sripurusha assumed the title \u201cSatyavakya\u201d after his victories.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">42. The literary work \u201cChavundaraya Purana\u201d (Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana) was written by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chavundaraya<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Ranna<br>D) Pampa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Chavundaraya wrote the first Kannada prose work, a Jain text summarizing Puranas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">43. The Begur inscription (c. 890 CE) belongs to which Ganga king?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Ereyappa<br>B) Sripurusha<br>C) Durvinita<br>D) Butuga II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Begur inscription of Ereyappa mentions \u201cBengaluru\u201d for the first time.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">44. The term \u201cMahajanas\u201d in Ganga period refers to?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Landlords<br>B) Temple authorities<br>C) Assemblies of learned Brahmins<br>D) Revenue officers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Mahajanas were councils of learned Brahmins who managed land grants and temples.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. The religious tolerance of Gangas is seen from their patronage of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Jainism<br>B) Shaivism<br>C) Vaishnavism<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  While Jainism dominated, the Gangas also supported Shaiva and Vaishnava temples.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. The main economic base of Ganga kingdom was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Agriculture<br>B) Trade<br>C) Maritime activities<br>D) Handicrafts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Wet and dry farming was the backbone of Ganga economy.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. The Ganga kings encouraged irrigation by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Building tanks and canals<br>B) Rainwater harvesting<br>C) Digging wells only<br>D) Importing water technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They constructed tanks (kere), canals, bunds to improve agriculture.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. The society under the Gangas was characterized by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vedic caste system<br>B) Feudal landlordism (Gavundas)<br>C) Rise of Jain influence<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ganga society combined caste, feudal Gavunda system, and Jain religious influence.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. The practice of hero stones (virgal) was common during Ganga period to commemorate?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Merchants<br>B) Farmers<br>C) Warriors who died in battle<br>D) Kings only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Virgal stones recorded the bravery of warriors, a tradition flourishing under Gangas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. The unique social practice supported by Gangas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Sallekhana (ritual death by fasting)<br>B) Widow remarriage<br>C) Matrilineal inheritance<br>D) Slavery abolition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  As Jain patrons, Gangas respected Sallekhana \u2013 voluntary fasting to death practiced by monks and some laymen.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. The Ganga military was organized into?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Infantry, cavalry, elephants, chariots<br>B) Only infantry and cavalry<br>C) Navy and cavalry<br>D) Infantry and archers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Gangas maintained the traditional Chaturanga Bala (fourfold army).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. The commander-in-chief of the Ganga army was called?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dandanayaka<br>B) Senadhipati<br>C) Mahamandaleshwara<br>D) Nadabova<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Dandanayaka was the chief military officer.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. Which Ganga king fought against Pallavas successfully?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Durvinita<br>B) Avinita<br>C) Sripurusha<br>D) Rachamalla II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Durvinita defeated Pallavas, consolidating Ganga power.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">54. The famous battle of Vilande (c. 750 CE) was fought between?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gangas and Chalukyas<br>B) Gangas and Rashtrakutas<br>C) Gangas and Pallavas<br>D) Gangas and Cholas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Sripurusha Ganga defeated Pallava king Nandivarman at Vilande.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. Which Ganga king assumed the title \u201cPermadi\u201d?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Avinita<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Sripurusha<br>D) Butuga II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Sripurusha adopted the title \u201cPermadi\u201d after his victory at Vilande.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. Sripurusha\u2019s rule was noted for?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Peace and prosperity<br>B) Defeating Pallavas<br>C) Patronizing Jainism<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Sripurusha (726\u2013788 CE) brought stability, victory, and Jain patronage.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. The Gangas became feudatories of Rashtrakutas during whose reign?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Avinita<br>B) Durvinita<br>C) Sripurusha<br>D) Rachamalla I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  By Rachamalla I\u2019s time (9th century), Gangas accepted Rashtrakuta overlordship.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. Which Rashtrakuta king maintained close ties with the Gangas?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dantidurga<br>B) Govinda III<br>C) Amoghavarsha I<br>D) Krishna I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Amoghavarsha I married a Ganga princess; Gangas supported Rashtrakutas militarily.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. The famous Ganga general and minister, Chavundaraya, served under which kings?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Avinita and Durvinita<br>B) Butuga II and Marasimha II<br>C) Sripurusha and Rachamalla<br>D) Ereyappa and Srivikrama<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Chavundaraya (10th century) was minister and commander under Butuga II and Marasimha II.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. The Rashtrakuta king Krishna III rewarded Butuga II with large territories for helping him defeat?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Cholas at Takkolam<br>B) Pallavas at Vilande<br>C) Chalukyas at Badami<br>D) Hoysalas at Belur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   In the Battle of Takkolam (949 CE), Butuga II helped Rashtrakutas defeat Cholas, gaining lands.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. The Battle of Takkolam (949 CE) was fought between?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rashtrakutas (with Gangas) vs. Cholas<br>B) Gangas vs. Pallavas<br>C) Chalukyas vs. Gangas<br>D) Hoysalas vs. Cholas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Butuga II fought alongside Rashtrakutas against Chola prince Rajaditya, who was killed in battle.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. The death of Chola prince Rajaditya at Takkolam was caused by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna III himself<br>B) Butuga II (with help of a Ganga warrior)<br>C) Chavundaraya<br>D) Hoysalas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Butuga II\u2019s Ganga army killed Rajaditya, securing Rashtrakuta victory.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. The decline of Rashtrakutas weakened the Gangas and led to rise of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Hoysalas<br>B) Cholas<br>C) Vijayanagara<br>D) Bahmanis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  With Rashtrakuta decline (late 10th century), Cholas invaded Karnataka and defeated Gangas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">64. The last important ruler of Gangas before Chola conquest was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Durvinita<br>B) Sripurusha<br>C) Rachamalla IV<br>D) Marasimha II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Rachamalla IV (975\u2013986 CE) was among the last independent rulers before Chola domination.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. After Gangas, Talakadu was occupied by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Cholas under Rajaraja I<br>B) Hoysalas under Vishnuvardhana<br>C) Chalukyas of Badami<br>D) Vijayanagara kings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Rajaraja Chola I conquered Talakadu around 1000 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>66. Which Ganga ruler bore the title \u201cSatya V\u0101kya\u201d?<br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Durvinita<br>B) Sripurusha<br>C) Rachamalla I<br>D) Butuga II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Sripurusha assumed the title Satya V\u0101kya, meaning &#8220;Truthful Word.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. The Gangas were sometimes called?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Ganga Mahamandaleshwaras<br>B) Ganga-nadichakravartis<br>C) Konganivarmas<br>D) Western Gangas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Historians also call them Western (Southern) Gangas, distinct from Eastern Gangas of Kalinga.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. The Ganga kingdom was mainly located in?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Northern Karnataka<br>B) Southern Karnataka (Mysuru\u2013Kolar region)<br>C) Coastal Karnataka<br>D) Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Gangas ruled southern Karnataka, parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. The feudal class of warriors who supported Gangas militarily were?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Mahajanas<br>B) Gavundas<br>C) Dandanayakas<br>D) Nadabovas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Gavundas were powerful landlords, providing troops and resources to the Ganga state.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. The Ganga kings adopted the title \u201cPermanadi\u201d to signify?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Independent sovereignty<br>B) Feudal loyalty<br>C) Devotion to Jainism<br>D) Temple patronage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  \u201cPermanadi\u201d indicated supreme royal authority.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">71. The Gangas were subjugated by Cholas during the reign of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajaraja I<br>B) Rajendra I<br>C) Kulottunga I<br>D) Aditya I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Rajaraja Chola I (985\u20131014 CE) conquered Ganga territory.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. Which Ganga feudatory continued to hold influence under Cholas?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chavundaraya\u2019s family<br>B) Butuga\u2019s descendants<br>C) Nolambas<br>D) Konganivarma\u2019s descendants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Some Butuga line descendants held small territories under Cholas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. The military role of Gangas is remembered today through which monument?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gommateshwara statue<br>B) Hero stones (Virgal)<br>C) Belur temples<br>D) Banavasi temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Virgal (hero stones) were erected to honor Ganga warriors who died in battle.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. Which Ganga king minted coins with the legend \u201cBhadradipa\u201d?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Durvinita<br>B) Sripurusha<br>C) Rachamalla<br>D) Butuga II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Sripurusha\u2019s coins carried the legend \u201cBhadradipa\u201d, meaning \u201causpicious lamp.\u201d\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. The legacy of the Ganga military and culture is best preserved at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Hampi<br>B) Talakadu and Shravanabelagola<br>C) Halebidu<br>D) Aihole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ganga heritage survives at Talakadu (capital ruins) and Shravanabelagola (Jain monuments, hero stones).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">76. The Gangas of Talakadu are remembered mainly for their patronage of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Jainism<br>B) Buddhism<br>C) Islam<br>D) Christianity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Gangas are most remembered for Jain patronage, especially the Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. The famous Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola represents?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Mahavira<br>B) Bahubali<br>C) Rishabhanatha<br>D) Neminatha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The 57-feet monolith represents Bahubali, son of Jain Tirthankara Rishabhanatha.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">78. The Gommateshwara statue was consecrated in which year?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 600 CE<br>B) 890 CE<br>C) 981 CE<br>D) 1050 CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Chavundaraya built the Gommateshwara statue in 981 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. The material used to build the Gommateshwara statue is?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Granite<br>B) Sandstone<br>C) Marble<br>D) Basalt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The statue is carved out of a single block of granite, one of the largest monolithic statues in the world.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. The Ganga rulers issued inscriptions mainly in?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kannada and Sanskrit<br>B) Pali and Prakrit<br>C) Tamil and Telugu<br>D) Marathi and Persian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Kannada was used for administration, Sanskrit for eulogies and religious texts.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">81. The Begur inscription (890 CE) is important because it mentions?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Bengaluru<br>B) Talakadu<br>C) Shravanabelagola<br>D) Kolar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It is the earliest record of the name Bengaluru, under Ganga rule.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. The \u201cSatya V\u0101kya\u201d title was commonly used by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rashtrakutas<br>B) Hoysalas<br>C) Ganga rulers<br>D) Cholas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Satya V\u0101kya became a dynastic title of Ganga kings.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. The Nolamba dynasty was closely allied with?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gangas<br>B) Pallavas<br>C) Cholas<br>D) Hoysalas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Nolambas were Ganga feudatories ruling parts of Andhra\u2013Karnataka.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. The Gangas are credited with which architectural contribution?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kadamba Nagara style<br>B) Early Dravidian style in Karnataka<br>C) Hoysala star-shaped temples<br>D) Vijayanagara gopuras<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They built early stone temples in Dravidian style, e.g., at Talakadu.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. The famous Panchakuta Basadi (five shrined Jain temple) at Kambadahalli was built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Sripurusha<br>B) Rachamalla II<br>C) Marasimha II<br>D) Chavundaraya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Panchakuta Basadi at Kambadahalli (near Mandya) is a Ganga-period Jain temple.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. The \u201cChavundaraya Purana\u201d is written in?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kannada prose<br>B) Kannada poetry<br>C) Sanskrit<br>D) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Chavundaraya Purana (978 CE) is the first extant Kannada prose work.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. The Gangas encouraged which practice in honor of warriors?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Hero stones (Virgal)<br>B) Naval expeditions<br>C) Sangam assemblies<br>D) Temple car festivals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Virgal (memorial stones) honored warriors who died in battle.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">88. Which practice of Jainism was respected under Ganga patronage?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Sallekhana (ritual fasting to death)<br>B) Idol worship<br>C) Fire sacrifice<br>D) Temple donations only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Gangas respected Sallekhana, a Jain vow of peaceful death by fasting.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89. The last known independent Ganga king was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rachamalla IV<br>B) Marasimha II<br>C) Durvinita<br>D) Avinita<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Rachamalla IV (975\u2013986 CE) was the last strong ruler before Chola conquest.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. Which Chola king conquered Gangavadi (southern Karnataka)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajaraja I<br>B) Rajendra I<br>C) Kulottunga I<br>D) Aditya I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Rajaraja I defeated the Gangas around 1000 CE, annexing Gangavadi.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">91. The Gangas are linked with which famous inscriptional evidence for women warriors?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Begur inscription<br>B) Hero stones<br>C) Atakur inscription<br>D) Kambadahalli inscription<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Atakur inscription mentions women warriors who died in battle.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. The Atakur inscription (near Mysuru) commemorates the victory of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Butuga II with Rashtrakutas over Cholas<br>B) Durvinita over Pallavas<br>C) Sripurusha over Pallavas<br>D) Nolambas over Hoysalas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It records Butuga II\u2019s victory in the Battle of Takkolam (949 CE).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. The Gangas contributed most to the development of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kannada literature<br>B) Tamil Sangam works<br>C) Persian chronicles<br>D) Telugu poetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They patronized early Kannada prose, poetry, and inscriptions.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. Who among the following poets was patronized by Gangas?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Ranna<br>B) Ponna<br>C) Pampa<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The \u201cThree gems of Kannada literature\u201d \u2013 Pampa, Ponna, Ranna \u2013 had indirect links with Ganga\u2013Rashtrakuta culture.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. The political importance of Gangas declined mainly because?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Internal feuds<br>B) Rashtrakuta decline<br>C) Chola invasions<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Weak rulers, loss of Rashtrakuta support, and Chola expansion caused Ganga downfall.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. The Gangas were absorbed into which empire after their fall?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chalukyas of Kalyani<br>B) Cholas<br>C) Hoysalas<br>D) Vijayanagara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Their kingdom, Gangavadi, became part of the Chola empire.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. The Gangas\u2019 contribution to temple architecture is seen in?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dravidian style with simple towers<br>B) Hoysala stellate temples<br>C) Vijayanagara gopuras<br>D) Chola vimanas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ganga temples were early Dravidian shrines with plain shikharas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. The Gangas\u2019 long rule (350\u20131000 CE) is significant because?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) They bridged early and medieval Karnataka dynasties<br>B) They patronized Jainism<br>C) They promoted Kannada<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Gangas\u2019 contribution is political continuity, Jain patronage, and language promotion.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. The annual festival held at Shravanabelagola in honor of Bahubali is?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dasara<br>B) Mahamastakabhisheka<br>C) Rathotsava<br>D) Kadambotsava<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Mahamastakabhisheka (every 12 years) is the grand anointing of Bahubali statue.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100. The greatest legacy of the Gangas of Talakadu in Karnataka history is?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Military power<br>B) Economic prosperity<br>C) Jain art, architecture &amp; Kannada culture<br>D) Maritime trade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Gangas\u2019 true legacy lies in Jain monuments (Shravanabelagola), Kannada inscriptions, and cultural patronage.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. The Ganga dynasty of Talakadu is also known as?A) Southern GangasB) Western GangasC) Eastern GangasD) Northern Gangas Show Answer Answer: A Explanation: They are called Southern Gangas to distinguish them from the Eastern Gangas of Kalinga (Orissa). 2. 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