Ancient History
2022
Sangam Age
Ancient Literature
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
D.Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
A.Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
C.Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.
B.The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
Correct Answer: Option B
During the Sangam Age in South India, Tamil poems were composed.
Three Sangams (assemblies of poets) were convened under the patronage of the Pandya kings.
Women were educated, and society included warriors and agricultural laborers.
Although the Varna system was prevalent in North India, its influence was also seen in the Sangam society with the presence of different social groups, indicating that the concept was known to Sangam poets to some extent.
Sati practice also existed.
Therefore, the social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
Option (b) is the correct answer.
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