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2022 · Q93Art & CultureLiterature & Languagesmoderate

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct ?

  1. (a)Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
  2. (b)The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
  3. (c)Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.
  4. (d)Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
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Official answer(b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.

2023 · Q44Art & CultureLiterature & Languagesmoderate

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

  1. (a)Kings employing women bodyguards
  2. (b)Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters
  3. (c)Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals
  4. (d)A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death
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Official answer(d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death