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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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Who among the following Chola emperors constructed the grand temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rajendra Chola I.

Rajendra Chola I, the son of Rajaraja Chola I, constructed the grand temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram to commemorate his victorious military expedition to the Ganges river. He founded this new capital city and assumed the title "Gangaikonda Chola" (The Chola who conquered the Ganges). The temple is a masterpiece of Chola architecture, featuring a magnificent eight-tier pyramidical Vimana and intricate sculptures, serving as a successor to the Brihadisvara Temple of Thanjavur.

Explanation of Other Options:

  • Rajaraja Chola I: He built the world-famous Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur and expanded the Chola empire into Sri Lanka.

  • Rajadhiraja Chola I: Known as a great warrior who died on the battlefield in the Battle of Koppam against the Western Chalukyas.

  • Kulothunga Chola I: A ruler from the Later Chola dynasty who abolished internal tolls and sent trade embassies to China.