Consider the following statements. Tasawwuf

1. stressed the elements of love and devotion as effective means of the realisation of God

2. considered rituals more important than self-discipline in reaching the highest goal

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the Kakatiyas.

(a) Kakatiyas were worshippers of Shiva.

(b) They were the historic overlords and progenitors of the Rashtrakutas.

(c) The Kakatiya polity was based a monarchical system that preferred women over men in rulership.

(d) Their empire was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate.

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The system of village autonomy with sabhas and their committees developed through the ages and reached its culmination during the Chola rule. A village was divided in several wards, what was/were the qualifications to become a ward member?

1. A woman could not become a ward member.

2. Only those who have completed seventy years of age

3. Have knowledge of Vedas

4. Owns a residence

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With reference to the Chola empire, consider the following statements.

1. Settlements of peasants were known as ur.

2. Nadu was a group of villages that often administered collection of taxes.

3. Muvendavelan was a title given to upper castes that worked for the welfare of backward castes.

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Tamil culture reached its peak under Cholas. Consider the following matches of major text works and their description.

1. Periya Puranam: Lives of the Nayanars

2. Kalingattupparani: Kalinga war fought by Kulotunga

3. Moovarula: Life of Chola kings

4. Kalladam: Work on Tamil grammar

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