south india sangam period quiz set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The last anthology or group of Sangam literature, known as ‘Ten Idylls’, is :

a) Kural

b) Manimekalai

c) Pattupattu

d) Tolkappiyam

Question : 2

Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the Western coast?

1. Korkai
2. Puhar
3. Tondi
4. Mushiri

a) Only 3 and 4

b) Only 2 and 3

c) Only 1 and 2

d) Only 4 and 1

Question : 3

Who was the greatest among the Chola kings?

a) Parantaka I

b) Parantaka II

c) Raja Raja

d) Rajendra

Question : 4

What are the qualifications of executive committees during the Cholas period?

a) He must be well versed in vedas and must have his own property

b) He must have not committed the criminal offences

c) All the above

d) The candidate should have the age of 35 to 70 years and must be the resident of the village

Question : 5

Match the following.

a) 4 3 1 2

b) 2 1 4 3

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 3 4 2 1

Question : 6

What was the means of rural exchange during the Chola period ?

a) Rice

b) Cow

c) Gold

d) Wheat