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Which three major kingdoms are frequently mentioned in ancient Tamil literature of South India?

(A) Cholas, Cheras and Pāṇḍyas
(B) Mauryas, Śhungas and Sātavāhanas
(C) Guptas, Vākāṭakas and Pallavas
(D) Chedis, Kuṣhāṇas and Cholas

Correct Answer: A

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Question (2)

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Ancient Tamil literature describing early South Indian kingdoms is collectively known as:

(A) Vedic literature
(B) Sangam literature
(C) Buddhist literature
(D) Prakrit literature

Correct Answer: B

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The term 'Sangam' refers to:

(A) A trade guild
(B) An assembly of poets and scholars
(C) A military council
(D) A royal treasury

Correct Answer: B

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Question (4)

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Which kingdom ruled mainly over parts of present-day Tamil Nadu with Uraiyur as an important centre?

(A) Chera
(B) Chola
(C) Pāṇḍya
(D) Chedi

Correct Answer: B

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Question (5)

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The Chera kingdom was located mainly in present-day:

(A) Kerala and western Tamil Nadu
(B) Punjab and Haryana
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Odisha

Correct Answer: A

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Question (6)

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Madurai was an important capital of the:

(A) Cholas
(B) Cheras
(C) Pāṇḍyas
(D) Mauryas

Correct Answer: C

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Question (7)

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The Cholas, Cheras and Pāṇḍyas flourished largely because of:

(A) Polar trade routes
(B) Agriculture and trade
(C) Mining alone
(D) Foreign rule

Correct Answer: B

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Question (8)

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Which natural feature greatly supported agriculture in South India?

(A) Himalayan glaciers
(B) River valleys and monsoon rains
(C) Desert climate
(D) Tundra vegetation

Correct Answer: B

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Question (9)

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The ancient port of Muziris was associated with the:

(A) Cholas
(B) Pāṇḍyas
(C) Cheras
(D) Mauryas

Correct Answer: C

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Question (10)

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South Indian kingdoms maintained active trade relations with the:

(A) Roman world
(B) Arctic region
(C) Inca Empire
(D) Mongol Empire

Correct Answer: A

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Question (1)

Which three major kingdoms are frequently mentioned in ancient Tamil literature of South India?

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Question (2)

Ancient Tamil literature describing early South Indian kingdoms is collectively known as:

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Question (3)

The term 'Sangam' refers to:

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Question (4)

Which kingdom ruled mainly over parts of present-day Tamil Nadu with Uraiyur as an important centre?

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Question (5)

The Chera kingdom was located mainly in present-day:

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Question (6)

Madurai was an important capital of the:

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Question (7)

The Cholas, Cheras and Pāṇḍyas flourished largely because of:

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Question (8)

Which natural feature greatly supported agriculture in South India?

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Question (9)

The ancient port of Muziris was associated with the:

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Question (10)

South Indian kingdoms maintained active trade relations with the:

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