GK Questions and Answers on the Sangam Age
The term Sangam is a Sanskrit word which means confluence or association. The literature of this era describes the origin and growth of three important states of Pandya, Chola and Chera.
1. Assertion (A): The assemblage of literary figures was known as Sangam.
Reason (R): Tamil was the language of Sangam literature.
Codes:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A & R is not true
Ans: B
2. Match the following with dynasty and royal insignia
a. Chera 1. Fish
b. Chola 2. Tigar
C. Pandaya 3. Bow
Code:
a b c
A. 3 2 1
B. 1 2 3
C. 3 1 2
D. 2 1 3
Ans: A
3. Who among the following started Kannagi worship?
A. Nedunjelian
B. Shenguttavan
C. Udiyanjeral
D. Karikal
Ans: B
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4. Which Sangam ruler started sugarcane cultivation?
A. Nedunjelian
B. Shenguttavan
C. Udiyanjeral
D. Adigaiman
Ans: D
5. Match the following with tribes and their Gods
a. Kurava 1. Vendana
b. Minavar 2. Varunan
c. Ayar 3. Mayon
d. Marawar 4. Korravar
e. Vellal 5. Sayan
Code:
a b c d e
A. 5 2 3 4 1
B. 1 2 3 4 5
C. 4 3 2 1 5
D. 1 3 5 2 4
Ans: A
6. Match the following with social caste/class during Sangam Age
a. Arasar 1. Ruling Class
b. Andanar 2. Brahaman Caste
c. Venigar 3. Vaishya Class
d. Vellar 4. Peasant Class
Code:
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 2 1 4
C. 1 2 3 4
D. 4 1 3 2
Ans: C
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7. Which Sangam ruler started Sea-worship and brought Pahruli river in existence?
A. Nedunjelian
B. Shenguttavan
C. Udiyanjeral
D. Nediyan
Ans: D
8. What was the term used for forced tax during Sangam Age?
A. Tairave
B. Karamai
C. Pandu
D. Pillai
Ans: A
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9. What does trader guild called during Sangam period?
A. Bhanavan
B. Orad
C. Vanik Dhatru
D. Kohaman
Ans: C
10. Roaming groups of dancers and musicians visiting the royal court were known as:
A. Vanik Dhatru and Vaani Mridul
B. Dooter and Ulavar
C. Natarkin and Agosa
D. Panar and Vidailiyar
Ans: D
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