Agriculture and Irrigation

Q.

What are the agricultural developments in the Chola empir?

Q. The Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land. Which of these is an incorrect description of the given land category?

1. Pallichchhandam - Land gifted to temples
2. Vellanvagai - Land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
3. Shalabhoga - Land for the maintenance of a school
4. Brahmadeya - Land gifted to Brahmanas

Q. The Chola rulers ______________ the development of agriculture.

1. took an active interest in
2. did not care for
3. did not prevent
4. did not encourage

Q. Identify the major activities that contributed to the development of agriculture in South India after the 6th century.

1. Wars with invaders
2. Construction of embankments.
3. Construction of canals
4. Clearing of forests

Q. The Chola rulers ______________ the development of agriculture.

1. took an active interest in
2. did not care for
3. did not encourage
4. did not prevent

Q. A sluice gate is a barrier made of wood or metal.

1. False
2. True

Q. A sluice gate is a barrier made of wood or metal.

1. False
2. True