21. The famous “Kailasanatha Temple” is dedicated to which Hindu deity?
a) Shiva
b) Vishnu
c) Brahma
d) Durga
Answer: a) Shiva
22. The Pallava dynasty reached its peak during the reign of which king?
a) Rajasimha
b) Mahendravarman II
c) Narasimhavarman II
d) Paramesvaravarman II
Answer: c) Narasimhavarman II
23. The rock-cut temple known as “Varaha Cave” is located in:
a) Kanchipuram
b) Mamallapuram
c) Madurai
d) Thanjavur
Answer: b) Mamallapuram
24. The Pallavas had diplomatic relations with which Southeast Asian kingdom?
a) Srivijaya
b) Angkor
c) Majapahit
d) Pagan
Answer: a) Srivijaya
25. Which Pallava king is known for his victory over the Cholas and Pandyas?
a)Narasimhavarman I
b) Mahendravarman I
c) Rajasimha
d) Simhavishnu
Answer: a) Narasimhavarman I