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In ancient times, the Dhaka muslin was sold in Greece under the name ______.

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  1. Yamunatika

  2. Gangatika

  3. Gandhika

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The most important item of export from the country was cotton piece goods. India was known for centuries all over the world for the excellence of her products. There was a large consumption of Indian manufacturing in Rome and Greece. The muslin of Decca were known to the Greeks under the name of 'Gangetika.'

Which of the following was/were the domestic trade route/s in ancient India?

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  1. Northern Route

  2. Southern Route

  3. Both A and B

  4. Western Route

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There were two domestic trade routes in India: the Northern Route and the Southern Route. The Northern route started from Tamralipty in Bengal to Hastinapur in present Uttar Pradesh. In ancient times the Southern area beyond the Vindhyachal ranges was known as the Southern route. The Southern Route passed in two directions. One direction went from Paithan on the banks of Godavari in Maharashtra to the places in Bihar. The other route followed the coastal route in South India.

What is the theme of Akampattukal?

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  1. Military affairs

  2. Trade relations

  3. Religious affairs

  4. Personal and family affairs

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Tamil songs are classified into Akampattukal and Parampattukal. The theme of Akampattukal is mainly personal and family affairs. The collection of these ancient songs is common as Sangam Literature.

Which of the following Tamil literature was written by Ilango Adigal, brother of Senguvattan, a Chera King and who was a Jain monk is a highly regarded epic?

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  1. Kainnilai

  2. Elathi

  3. Silappatikaram

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following Sangam Text is the collection of 100 songs of Vilambi Naganaar and deals conditions / emotions of 4 types of people who cannot sleep in the night and they are thief, lovelorn, after money, and worrying about losing money?

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  1. Nanmanikkatiga

  2. Acharakkovai

  3. Thirikatukam

  4. Kalavazhi Narpathu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer - A - Nanmanikkatikai

Nanmanikkatikai is a Tamil poetic work of didactic nature belonging to Patinenkilkanakku anthology of Tamil literature. It contains one hundred songs written by Vilambi Naganaar. It deals with four different ideas. This poem describes four different type of people who cannot sleep in the night and they are thief, lovelorn, after money and worrying about losing money.

Which of the following is true regarding the position of women during Sangam age society?

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  1. The status of women in Sangam society was not equal to that of men

  2. Women enjoyed freedom of movement in society

  3. There were female ascetics belonging to Buddhist or Jain tradition

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The women like men enjoyed a certain freedom of moving around the town, playing on the seashore and riverbeds and joined temple festivals, however, the status of women was not at par with men like contemporary period. Though the women were educated and poetesses. They had no property rights. Women performed Sati. Prostitution was a recognized institution.

Who was the author of Manimekalai?

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  1. Sattanar

  2. Tiruttakkadevara

  3. Tiruvalluvar

  4. Tolkappiar

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seethalai Saathanaar was the author of the book ‘Manimekalai’. It is one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature according to later Tamil literary tradition.  is one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature according to later Tamil literary tradition.

Vallalar's devotional songs are compiled in a volume called ______.

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  1. Devaram

  2. Thiruvasagam

  3. Ettuthogai

  4. Thiru Arutpa

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Correct Option: D
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Sangam literature?
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  1. The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of South India. 

  2. The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of North India.

  3. Poetic compilations by group of poets of different times patronised by many chiefs and kings are, called Sangama. 

  4. The Sangam literature consists of short and long poems which were composed by a large number of poets in praise of their kings.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sangam literature, describes many kings and dynasties of South India. Poetic compilations by group of poets of different times patronised by many chiefs and kings are, called Sangama. These are, in all, 30,000 lines of poetry arranged in two main groups, Patinenkilkanakku and the Pattupattu. The Sangam literature consists of short and long poems which were composed by a large number of poets in praise of their kings.

Who wrote the following lines:
"O earth !
Whether you are plain or jungle
Hill or valley
You are good only if the virtuous folks reside there
You have no virtue of your own"

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  1. Parnar

  2. Auvvaiyar

  3. Kapilar

  4. Mathurainakkeeran

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The lines given above was written by Auvaiyyar, a popular poet during the Sangam period. The ancient Tamil songs and poems provide more information about the life in the ancient Tamilakam and the collection of Tamil songs is known as Sangam literature. There were other women poets during that period like Kapilar, Paranar etc. These songs exemplified plentiful resources, food habits, dress pattern and believe during that period.