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Karnataka School Examination Board Class VIII Social Science: South India: Shatavahanas, Kadambas and Gangas Online Test (Set 01 (Foundation Level)) | TargetExams

South India: Shatavahanas, Kadambas and Gangas — Set 01 (Foundation Level)

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Chapter Overview & Core Concepts: South India: Shatavahanas, Kadambas and Gangas

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Examinations test fundamental principles, definitions, cause-and-effect reasoning, and real-world applications under timed conditions.

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Key Terminology, Definitions & Principles

Glossary & Concepts
Term / Formula Type Definition / Meaning Explanation / Notes Example / Usage
Core Concept Principle Primary concept governing South India: Shatavahanas, Kadambas and Gangas. मुख्य सिद्धांत "Understand and apply the principle accurately."
Analytical Deduction Skill Evaluating evidence to draw correct conclusions. तार्किक विश्लेषण "Examine question clues systematically."

Key Features & Devices Explored:

Systematic Elimination
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High-Yield Revision Points & Solved Board Exam Q&A

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⚡ High-Yield Exam Takeaways:
  • Review all key textbook terms, definitions, and formulas.
  • Pay attention to units, boundary values, and key keywords in questions.
  • Solve Foundation Set 01 to build confidence, followed by Advanced Set 02 for exam excellence.
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Q1
Which was the earliest major imperial dynasty to establish a powerful kingdom across Maharashtra, Andhra, and Karnataka after the Mauryas?
ಮೌರ್ಯರ ನಂತರ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ, ಆಂಧ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಬಲ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿದ ಆರಂಭಿಕ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯಶಾಹಿ ರಾಜವಂಶ ಯಾವುದು?
A
The Kadambasಕದಂಬರು
B
The Gangasಗಂಗರು
C
The Shatavahanas (also known as Andhras in Puranas)ಶಾತವಾಹನರು (ಪುರಾಣಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆಂಧ್ರ ಎಂದೂ ಕರೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ)
D
The Cholasಚೋಳರು
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Flourishing from the 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE, the Shatavahanas ruled a vast empire between the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
1 ನೇ ಶತಮಾನ BCE ರಿಂದ 3 ನೇ ಶತಮಾನದ CE ವರೆಗೆ ಪ್ರವರ್ಧಮಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಶಾತವಾಹನರು ಅರಬ್ಬಿ ಸಮುದ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ಬಂಗಾಳ ಕೊಲ್ಲಿಯ ನಡುವೆ ವಿಶಾಲವಾದ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯವನ್ನು ಆಳಿದರು.
Q2
Where was the primary capital city of the Shatavahana Empire located on the banks of the Godavari River?
ಗೋದಾವರಿ ನದಿಯ ದಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಾತವಾಹನ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ರಾಜಧಾನಿ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ?
A
Banavasiಬನವಾಸಿ
B
Talakaduತಲಕಾಡು
C
Paithan (Pratishthana in Maharashtra)ಪೈಥಾನ್ (ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರದ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನ)
D
Badamiಬಾದಾಮಿ
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Paithan (Pratishthana) was their main capital, with Dhanyakataka (Amaravati on the Krishna) serving as their eastern regional capital.
ಪೈಥಾನ್ (ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನ) ಅವರ ಮುಖ್ಯ ರಾಜಧಾನಿಯಾಗಿತ್ತು, ಧಾನ್ಯಕಟಕ (ಕೃಷ್ಣನ ಮೇಲೆ ಅಮರಾವತಿ) ಅವರ ಪೂರ್ವ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ರಾಜಧಾನಿಯಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

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  • Critical examination of common exam pitfalls and misleading options.
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