Hoysala Quiz
Practice quiz on Hoysala (General Knowledge). 10 exam-style questions with explanations.
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Hoysala Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 10 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.The Hoysala dynasty ruled mainly in
- A.Punjab
- B.Karnataka
- C.Rajasthan
- D.Bengal
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Answer: B. Karnataka
Southern Karnataka.
Q2.The capital of the Hoysalas was initially at
- A.Belur / Dwarasamudra (Halebidu)
- B.Kanchi
- C.Pataliputra
- D.Madurai
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Answer: A. Belur / Dwarasamudra (Halebidu)
Belur and later Halebidu.
Q3.The famous Hoysala temples are at
- A.Konark
- B.Khajuraho
- C.Belur and Halebidu
- D.Mahabalipuram
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Answer: C. Belur and Halebidu
Chennakesava and Hoysaleswara.
Q4.The Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana was earlier a follower of
- A.Sikhism
- B.Islam
- C.Buddhism
- D.Jainism
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Answer: D. Jainism
Bittideva converted to Vaishnavism.
Q5.Which saint influenced Vishnuvardhana's conversion?
- A.Madhvacharya
- B.Ramanujacharya
- C.Basava
- D.Shankaracharya
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Answer: B. Ramanujacharya
Ramanuja.
Q6.Hoysala architecture is characterised by
- A.Star-shaped platforms
- B.Stupas
- C.Domes
- D.Rock-cut caves only
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Answer: A. Star-shaped platforms
Stellate plan.
Q7.The Chennakesava temple at Belur was built in
- A.1500 CE
- B.800 CE
- C.1117 CE
- D.1700 CE
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Answer: C. 1117 CE
By Vishnuvardhana.
Q8.Hoysalas were feudatories of the
- A.Mughals
- B.Mauryas
- C.Guptas
- D.Western Chalukyas
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Answer: D. Western Chalukyas
Initially Chalukyas.
Q9.The Hoysala dynasty fell to the invasions of
- A.Mughals
- B.Portuguese
- C.Marathas
- D.Delhi Sultanate (Malik Kafur)
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Answer: D. Delhi Sultanate (Malik Kafur)
Early 14th century.
Q10.Halebidu was earlier called
- A.Dwarasamudra
- B.Vatapi
- C.Hampi
- D.Kanchi
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Answer: A. Dwarasamudra
Dwarasamudra.
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