Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times TNPSC Group 4 VAO Questions

Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times MCQ Questions

7.
Which dynasty was not in power during the Sangam Age?
A.
Pandyas
B.
Cholas
C.
Pallavas
D.
Cheras
ANSWER :
C. Pallavas
8.
The rule of Pandyas was followed by
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Cholas
C.
Kalabhras
D.
Pallavas
ANSWER :
C. Kalabhras
9.
The lowest unit of administration during the Sangam Age was
A.
Mandalam
B.
Nadu
C.
Pattinam
D.
Ur
ANSWER :
D. Ur
10.
What was the occupation of the inhabitants of the Kurinji region?
A.
Plundering
B.
Cattle rearing
C.
Hunting and gathering
D.
Agriculture
ANSWER :
C. Hunting and gathering
11.

Assertion (A): The assembly of the poets was known as Sangam.

Reason (R): Tamil was the language of Sangam literature.

A.

Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.

B.

Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.

C.

A is true but R is false.

D.

Both A and R is not true.

ANSWER :

B. Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.

12.

Which of the following statements are not true?

1. Karikala won the battle of Talayalanganam.

2. The Pathitrupathu provides information about Chera Kings.

3. The earliest literature of the Sangam age was written mostly in the form of prose.

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

2 only

D.

3 only

ANSWER :

B. 1 and 3 only