Sangam Period (1st-3rd century AD)

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11.Who was the Chera ruler, popularly known as ‘Lal Cher’, who built the temple of Kangi (wife)?
 
A. Elara
 
B. Karikale
 
C. Shenguttavan
 
D. Nedun Jeral Adan
 
Option “C” is correct.
12.To whom is the Tamil classic ‘Jivak Chintamani’ related?
 
A. Jain
 
B. Buddhist
 
C. Hindu
 
D. Christian
 
Option “A” is correct.
13.To whom is the glories named ‘Shilpadikaram’ and ‘Manimekhalai’ of Tamil language related?
 
A. Jainism
 
B. Buddhism
 
C. Hindu religion
 
D. Christianity
 
Option “B” is correct.
14.Which of the following is considered to be the most important composition of the Sangam era grammar?
 
A. Etutgoi
 
B. Padkilkanekku
 
C. Tolakapiyam
 
D. None of these
 
Option “C” is correct.
15.Which of the following dynasties is not mentioned in the Sangam literature?
 
A. Kadamba
 
B. Cher
 
C. Chola
 
D. Pandya
 
Option “A” is correct.
16.Why was Uraiyur famous during the Sangam age?
 
A. Important center of spice trade
 
B. Important center of cotton trade
 
C. Important trading center of foreign trade
 
D. Important trading center of internal trade
 
Option “B” is correct.
17.The text ‘Tolakkappiyam’ is related-
 
A. from administration
 
B. by law
 
C. from grammar and poetry
 
D. from all of the above
 
Option “C” is correct.
18.In which language is the collection of religious poems ‘Kural’?
 
A. Greek
 
B. Tamil
 
C. Telugu
 
D. Pali
 
Option “B” is correct.
19.Under the patronage of which Sangam age state, three Sangams were organized?
 
A. Cher
 
B. Chola
 
C. Pandya
 
D. Pallava
 
Option “C” is correct.
20.Who has mentioned that ‘the Nandas hid their treasure in the stream of the Ganges’?
 
A. Mamulnar
 
B. Tollakappiyar
 
C. Thiruvalluvar
 
D. Nakkirar
 
Option “A” is correct.