south india sangam period quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following institutions did not exist during the Sangam Age?

a) Sati

b) Ritualistic marriage

c) Courtesans

d) Slavery

Question : 2

Which of the following statements about the social structure of the Sangam Age is not correct?

a) Sangam literature mentions three regular varnas, namely, Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaisyas

b) There were four castes, namely, Tudiyan, Panan, Paraiyan and Kadamban

c) People were organized in professional social groups living apart from one-another

d) The difference in the status and economic conditions was well accepted and rarely challenged by the people

Question : 3

Which Southern India state had excellent village administration?

a) Chola

b) Chalukya

c) Chera

d) Vatapi

Question : 4

The most favourite God of the Tamils during the Sangam Age was:

a) Murugan

b) Tirumal

c) Varuna

d) Indra

Question : 5

Who was the son and successor of the Chola king Aditya?

a) Parantaka II

b) Raja Raja

c) Rajendra

d) Parantaka I

Question : 6

Which of the following was the most important factor responsible for the extensive growth of foreign trade?

a) Tamils had a great reputation as seafarers

b) There was a direct trade route between Tamil land and Arabia, Egypt and Rome

c) Because theYavanas(i.e. the Romans, The Greeks and The Egyptians) had colonized certain parts of South India

d) Surplus production ofseveral commodities which were in great demand in foreign markets