UPSC Prelims PYQs – Sangam Age (Ancient History)

1. With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as

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2. Which one of the following explains the practice of ‘Vattakirutal’ as mentioned in Sangam poems?

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3. Which one of the following statement about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

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4. Consider the following events in the history of India:

1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka-I
4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala

What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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5. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:

Term: Description

1. Eripatti: Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2. Taniyurs: Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3. Ghatikas: Colleges generally attached to the temples

Which of the pairs given above correctly matched?

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