56. The Chalukyas reached the height of their power during the reign of which ruler?
a) Pulakeshin I
b) Pulakeshin II
c) Vikramaditya I
d) Jayasimha I
Answer: b) Pulakeshin II
57. Which South Indian dynasty posed a major threat to the Chalukyas during their rule?
a) Cholas
b) Pandyas
c) Rashtrakutas
d) Hoysalas
Answer: c) Rashtrakutas
58. The Chalukyas were patrons of which form of Indian sculpture?
a) Gandhara sculpture
b) Mathura sculpture
c) Gupta sculpture
d) Chalukyan sculpture
Answer: d) Chalukyan sculpture
59. The Chalukyas were known for their extensive trade with which region?
a) Southeast Asia
b) Central Asia
c) Mediterranean region
d) East Africa
Answer: a) Southeast Asia
60. The Chalukyas had conflicts with which North Indian dynasty over control of the Kannauj region?
a) Guptas
b) Mauryas
c) Pratiharas
d) Palas
Answer: c) Pratiharas