16. The famous rock-cut temple known as “Rathas” is located in:
a) Kanchipuram
b) Mamallapuram
c) Mahabalipuram
d) Thanjavur
Answer: c) Mahabalipuram
17. Which Pallava king is known for his patronage of the Sanskrit epic, “Mahabharata”?
a) Mahendravarman I
b) Narasimhavarman I
c) Rajasimha
d) Simhavishnu
Answer: a) Mahendravarman I
18. The famous sculpture of “Descent of the Ganges” is found in:
a) Kanchipuram
b) Mamallapuram
c) Madurai
d) Thanjavur
Answer: b) Mamallapuram
19. The Pallavas established their rule after the decline of which dynasty in Tamil Nadu?
a) Chera
b) Chola
c) Pandya
d) Satavahana
Answer: c) Pandya
20. Which Pallava king is known for his rock-cut temples at Mahendravadi?
a) Narasimhavarman I
b) Mahendravarman I
c) Simhavishnu
d) Paramesvaravarman I
Answer: b) Mahendravarman I