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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: The Sangam Age-1 (10 Questions)

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: The Sangam Age-1 - Question 1
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What is the significance of the term "Sangam" in the context of Tamil literature?

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The term "Sangam" was used to denote the association of scholars who critically examined learned treatises, as mentioned in the preface to the Tolkappiyam.

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What is the earliest known phase of Tamil literature known as?

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The earliest known phase of Tamil literature is designated as Sangam literature, composed during the Sangam period.

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Which of the following is mentioned as a major seaport in the Pandya country during the Sangam period?

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Korkai is mentioned as the main seaport in the Pandya country during the Sangam period.

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What event is believed to have led to the loss of many texts during the Sangam period?

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Legend suggests that a 'deluge' led to the loss of many texts during the Sangam period, prompting the Pandyan kings to shift their capital.

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Who is considered the greatest of the Chera kings and the founder of the Pattini cult?

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Senguttuvan, also known as the Red Chera, is considered the greatest of the Chera kings and the founder of the Pattini cult related to the worship of the goddess of chastity.

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Which Pandyan ruler is mentioned as ordering the execution of Kovalan without a judicial enquiry?

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The Pandyan ruler who ordered the execution of Kovalan without a judicial enquiry was Nedunjelliyan.

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What title is given to Karikala, the greatest king of the Cholas?

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Karikala, the greatest king of the Cholas, is known by the title "Valavan."

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What term is used to refer to the king in the Sangam age?

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The king in the Sangam age was commonly referred to as "Ko."

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Which council was responsible for advising the king on matters during the Sangam age?

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The council of ministers, known as "Amaichchar," advised the king on matters during the Sangam age.

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What was the smallest unit of administration during the Sangam age?

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The village, known as "Ur," was the smallest unit of administration during the Sangam age.

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