51. The Chalukyas originated in which present-day Indian state?
a) Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Karnataka
52. The Chalukyas of Badami ruled from which capital city?
a) Badami
b) Aihole
c) Pattadakal
d) Kalyani
Answer: a) Badami
53. Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over Harsha of Kannauj?
a) Pulakeshin I
b) Pulakeshin II
c) Vikramaditya I
d) Jayasimha I
Answer: b) Pulakeshin II
54. The Chalukyas were originally feudatories of which empire?
a) Gupta Empire
b) Maurya Empire
c) Rashtrakuta Empire
d) Pallava Empire
Answer: d) Pallava Empire
55. Which Chalukya ruler built the famous rock-cut temples at Badami?
a) Pulakeshin I
b) Pulakeshin II
c) Vikramaditya I
d) Jayasimha I
Answer: a) Pulakeshin I
