56. Which Pallava king is known for his naval expeditions and victories over rival kingdoms?
a) Narasimhavarman I
b) Paramesvaravarman I
c) Rajasimha
d) Nandivarman II
Answer: a) Narasimhavarman I
57. The Pallava dynasty’s reign marked the transition from rock-cut architecture to:
a) Brick and mortar architecture
b) Wood and thatch architecture
c) Mud and clay architecture
d) Stone and mortar architecture
Answer: d) Stone and mortar
58. Who among the following was the founder of the Pallava dynasty?
a) Simhavishnu
b) Mahendravarman I
c) Vijayalaya
d) Narasimhavarman I
Answer: c) Vijayalaya
59. Which Pallava king was known as the “Aparajita”?
a) Narasimhavarman I
b) Mahendravarman I
c) Paramesvaravarman I
d) Nandivarman II
Answer: d) Nandivarman II
60. What was the capital of the Pallava dynasty?
a) Thanjavur
b) Kanchipuram
c) Mamallapuram
d) Madurai
Answer: b) Kanchipuram