HISTORY
SANGAM AGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The difference in the status and economic conditions was well accepted and rarely challenged by the people
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Sangam literature mentions three regular varnas, namely, Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaisyas
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There were four castes, namely, Tudiyan, Panan, Paraiyan and Kadamban
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People were organized in professional social groups living apart from one-another
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Detailed explanation-1: -Exp) Option b is the correct answer sangam literature are the earliest writings in the Tamil language, thought to have been produced in three chankams, or literary academies, in Madurai, India, from the 1st to the 4th century CE.
Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is option 2. Sangam literature is the name given to the earliest available Tamil literature.
Detailed explanation-3: -Social Divisions Tolkappiyam refers to four castes namely Arasar, Anthanar, Vanigar and Vellalar . Vanigars carried on trade and commerce . The Vellalars were Agriculturists . Other tribal groups like Parathavar, Panar, Eyinar, Kadambar, Maravar and Pulaiyar were also found in the Sangam society .
Detailed explanation-4: -The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam Poets. There is mention of Arashar (King), Vaishiyar (traders) & Velalar (farmers) . Brahmins are also mentioned . However, 4 fold varna classification had little application to ancient Tamil Society.