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Sangam literature formed a very important source for the reconstruction of the history of

Sangam literature formed a very important source for the reconstruction of the history of

Q. Sangam literature formed a very important source for the reconstruction of the history of South India. It was written in (a) Tamil (b) Kannada (c) Telugu (d) Malayalam Ans: (a) Tamil Explanation: The Sangam literature, which played a crucial role in reconstructing the history of South India, was primarily written in Tamil. Tamil is

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The Goddess Kannagi, whose many temples were erected during the Sangam Age, was the Goddess of

The Goddess Kannagi, whose many temples were erected during the Sangam Age, was the Goddess of

Q. The Goddess Kannagi, whose many temples were erected during the Sangam Age, was the Goddess of: (a) Wisdom (b) Learning (c) Chastity (d) Prowess Ans: (c) Chastity Explanation: The Goddess Kannagi, associated with the Sangam Age, is primarily known as the Goddess of Chastity. Kannagi is a revered deity in Tamil culture and is

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In which of the following respects did the Romans not profoundly influenced

In which of the following respects did the Romans not profoundly influenced

Q. In which of the following respects did the Romans not profoundly influenced Indian life and culture?  (a) Coinage (b) Art (c) Astronomy (d) Fashions Ans: (d) Fashions Explanation: While Roman culture did have some impact on various aspects of Indian society, such as coinage, art, and astronomy, its influence on Indian fashion and clothing

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The Ramaka Sidhanta and Paulisa Siddhanta, freely aluuded to by the great Indian astronomer

The Ramaka Sidhanta and Paulisa Siddhanta, freely aluuded to by the great Indian astronomer

Q. The Ramaka Sidhanta and Paulisa Siddhanta, freely aluuded to by the great Indian astronomer Varahmihira, indicate (a) Roman influence on Indian astronomy (b) Knowledge of Roman geography (c) Adoption of western astronomical terms by the Indian astronomers (d) Close interaction between Roman and Indian astronomers Ans: (a) Roman influence on Indian astronomy

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Which of the following Sangam works tries to expound the excellence of Buddhism

Which of the following Sangam works tries to expound the excellence of Buddhism

Q. Which of the following Sangam works tries to expound the excellence of Buddhism? (a) Manimekalai (b) Silappadikaram (c) Kurla (d) Tokappiyam Ans: (a) Manimekalai Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Manimekalai. Manimekalai is a Sangam work that attempts to expound the excellence of Buddhism. It is an epic poem written by the poet Chithalai

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