6. The Western Chalukya dynasty ruled over which part of India?
a) Karnataka and Maharashtra
b) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
c) Gujarat and Rajasthan
d) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Answer: a) Karnataka and Maharashtra
7. The famous Chalukya ruler Pulakeshin II defeated which North Indian power in the Battle of Vatapi?
a) Guptas
b) Mauryas
c) Pallavas
d) Pratiharas
Answer: c) Pallavas
8. The Chalukyas were patrons of which form of Hinduism?
a) Shaivism
b) Vaishnavism
c) Shaktism
d) Smartism
Answer: a) Shaivism
9. The Chalukyas were known for their patronage of which style of temple architecture?
a) Dravidian style
b) Nagara style
c) Vesara style
d) Hoysala style
Answer: c) Vesara style
10. The famous rock-cut caves at Badami were constructed during the reign of which Chalukya ruler?
a) Pulakeshin I
b) Pulakeshin II
c) Vikramaditya I
d) Jayasimha I
Answer: b) Pulakeshin II
