<p>In the ancient Sangam literature the sport has been called as ‘Yeru thazhuvuthal’. It was also seen in news some time before due to several animal rights controversies. It is</p>

<p>Yavanas are mentioned in detail in Sangam literature refer to</p>

<p>Early Sangam texts mention different categories of people. Consider the</p><p>following matches of these categories with their social status.</p><p>1. Uzhavar : Zamindars</p><p>2. Vellalar : Local banker</p><p>3. Adimai : Slaves</p><p>Select the correct answer using the codes below.</p>

<p>With reference to ancient India, masattuvan were</p>

<p>Consider the following statements with reference to the South Indian dynasties.</p><p>1. Arikkamedu was a seaport during the Sangam period.</p><p>2. Uraiyur was famous forpearls.</p><p>3. Lord Murugan was the primary deity of the Sangam age.</p><p>Select the correct answer using the codes below.</p>

<p>Tolkappiyam refers to four castes namely arasar, anthanar, vanigar and vellalar.</p><p>Consider the following about the roles of these castes.</p><p>1. The ruling class was called arasar.</p><p>2. Anthanars were the untouchables.</p><p>3. Vanigars were responsible for protecting the empire.</p><p>4. The vellalas were priests.</p><p>Select the correct answer using the codes below.</p>

<p>With reference to the Sangam age, Panar and Viraliyar were</p>

<p>Consider the following statements.</p><p>1. Manimegalai is a Tamil epic that criticizes Buddhism while investigating the strengths of contemporary Hindu traditions.</p><p>2. Silappatikaram, produced at Sangam, is a poetic rendition with details of Tamil culture.</p><p>Which of the above is/are correct?</p>

<p>Anthanars and thuthars in the Sangam monarchy were</p>

<p>Which of these is not one of the so called ‘Five Epics’ (‘the five great poems’) attributed to the Sangam age?</p>