1. Which among the following are the results of Social Justice ?
1. Creation of Social Hierarchy
2. Abolition of all civil rights movements
3. Abolition of Reservation
Answer the correct code ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
2. Assertion and Reason Type Questions
Assertion ( A ) : In 1910, Tremancre report was considered and accepted by the government
Reason ( R ) : 12 lakh acres were distributed to the lower caste
groups. These lands are called as “Panchami.”
A. A Is true R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
D. A is false R is true
3. In _____________ kingdom the ‘Miller Committee’ recommended communal distribution of jobs ?
A. Travancore
B. Hyderabad
C. Mysore
D. None
4. Match the incorrect option ?
A. South Indian Liberal Federation – 1916
B. Justice Party – 1917
C. Anti Hindi Agitation – 1937
D. Madras State renamed as Tamilnadu – 1966
5. Who has written and published a report on the burning issue of the minorities and low caste groups as “Non-Brahmin Manifesto” in December, 1916.
A. P. Theagarayar
B. T. M. Nair
C. Dr. Natesan
D. Raja Of Panagal
6. There were lot of applications forwarded in 1913 to Royal Commission which was headed by Alexander Cardow. These applications emphasized on which among the following ?
A. To rename low caste as adidravidar
B. To form an organisation for the low caste people
C. Employment representation for backward
D. All the above are correct
7. In 1925, during the ____________ Congress Party Conference, Periyar passed a resolution regarding communal representation in education and employment.
A. Tiripur
B. Kanchipuram
C. Salem
D. Madras
8. 1922, Periyar was elected the President of the Madras Presidency Congress Committee during the ___________ session.
A. Tiripur
B. Kanchipuram
C. Salem
D. Madras
9. 1. In 1928, during the leadership of R.Muthiah Mudaliar, (Justice Party), Communal representation was passed and implemented in all the government departments.
2. Muthai Mudaliar was a minister under Raja of Panagal Government
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
D. None are correct
10. Match the following
a. 1949 – 1. P.Kumaraswami Raja formed his ministry
b. 1946 – 2. T.Prakasam of Congress formed Government in Madras Presidency
c. 1937 – 3. Congress Ministry formed under the leadership of Rajaji
d. 1967 – 4. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam formed government under the leadership of C.N.Annadurai.
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 1 3 4
C. 3 2 1 4
D. 1 3 4 2
11. Which among the following statements is/are wrong ?
1. The deciphering of Brahmi script in 1837 by James Principe.
2. Researches on south Indian languages – Ellis in 1816 and Caldwell in 1856.
3. Robert Caldwell wrote A Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian or South-Indian family of languages.
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
12. ______________was the first to declare that the South Indian languages led by Tamil belonged to a non-Sanskrit non-Aryan Dravidian family of languages.
A. Robert Caldwell
B. Ellis
C. Thomas Munro
D. None
13. Which among the following is incorrect about Singara Velar ?
1. He fought for the protection of labour rights.
2. Singara Velar asked periyar not to resign from Congress
3. He also wrote extensively in Periyar’s Republic magazine against superstitious beliefs.
4. First socialist conference was headed by Singaravelar in 1925, in Kanpur.
Answer the incorrect choice
A. 3 and 4 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
14. 1. Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan was founded by Singaravelu Chettiar.
2. Labour Day was first celebrated on May 1, 1923 and was organised by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan.
Answer the incorrect choice
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
15. Which among the statements are correct about Bharathiyar ?
1. He published “Sudesa Geethangal” in 1912.
2. He began his career as a journalist and as a sub-editor in “Swadesamitran” in November 1904.
3. He edited ‘Suryothayam’ a local weekly of Madras Presidency.
4. He got arrest warrant due to the publishing of newspaper ‘ India ‘
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2
16. _____________was the first paper in Tamil Nadu to publish political cartoons ?
A. India
B. Vijaya
C. Bala Bharatha
D. Suryothayam
17. Which newspaper of Bharathiyar saw the light of the day in May, 1906 and was declared as its motto the three slogans of the French Revolution, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
A. India
B. Vijaya
C. Bala Bharatha
D. Suryothayam
18. Which among the following is / are not an ideology of Periyar ?
1. National feeling is nothing but a conspiracy framed by rich and power-centered.
2. Tamilnadu for Tamils and Dravidian nation for Dravidians.”
3. Caste less Society with Patriotic towards own country
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
19. Match the following
Chief Ministers and Year ( They formed Government)
a. P. Subbarayan – 1. 1930-32
b. P. Munusamy Naidu – 2. 1926-30
c. P.T. Rajan – 3.1936
d. K. V. Reddy Naidu – 4. 1937
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 3 4 2
C. 2 1 3 4
D 1 2 4 3
20. “முறைசெய்து காப்பாற்றும் மன்னவன் மக்கட்கு
இறையென்று வைக்கப் படும்”
“Who guards the realm and justice strict maintains,
That king as god over subject people reigns.”
Here Thiruvalluvar says about ?
A. Form of government
B. Relation between King and People
C. Welfare state
D. All the above
21. “அல்லற்பட்டு ஆற்றாது அழுதகண் ணீரன்றே
செல்வத்தைத் தேய்க்கும் படை”
“Whose heart embraces subjects all, lord over mighty land
Who rules, the world his feet embracing stands”
In the above Thirukural , Thiruvalluvar says about ?
A. Against Tyranny
B. Exploitative nature of king
C. Suppressive nature of king
D. All the above
22. “படைகுடி கூழ்அமைச்சு நட்பரண் ஆறும்
உடையான் அரசருள் ஏறு”
“An army, people, wealth, a minister, friends, fort; six things
Who owns them all, a lion lives amid the kings”
In the above Thirukural , Thiruvalluvar says about ?
A. Greatness of a king
B. Essential for a king
C. Assets of a king
D. All the above
23.Which among the following things periyar fights for ?
1. Against social inequality
2. Self Respect
3. Linguistic Pride
4. Divorce rights for women
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 ,3 and 4 only
C. 1,2 ,3 and 4
D. 1,2 and 4 only
24. Which among the following is / are not an objective of Self Respect Movement ?
1. Reforming Dravidian society to make it truly rational.
2. Save the Dravidian society from the domination of Aryan culture.
3. Reforming the Hinduism by eliminating Brahmin influence
4. All wealth should be distributed equally to all people
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 4 only
25. In _________ year the first Self-Respect Conference was held in ___________?
A. 1929 , Kanchipuram
B. 1930, Salem
C. 1929, Chengalpattu
D. 1930, Kanchipuram
26. At which conference the Justice Party was renamed into Dravidar Kazhagam ?
A. Tiripur
B. Salem
C. Kanchipuram
D. Chengalpattu
27. Ramalinga swamigal established a free feeding house for everyone irrespective of caste at Vadalur in which year ?
A. 1865
B. 1866
C. 1867
D. 1868
28. Ramalinga Swamigal emphasized which among the following things ?
1. Bonds of responsibility
2. Compassion between living beings
3. Self Respect and mutual respect
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
29. Pandithar Iyothee Thassar was a ?
1. Radical tamil scholar
2. Siddha Medical Practitioner
3. Journalist
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
30. Who founded the Advaidananda Sabha to raise the voice for the temple entry of the “untouchables” ?
A. Pandithar Iyothee Thassar
B. Ramalinga Swamigal
C. Rettamalai Srinivasan
D. John Rathnam
31. Match the incorrect one
A. Dravida Kazhagam – 1882
B. Dravida Pandian – 1885
C. Dravida Mahajana Sabha – 1898
D. Oru Paisa Tamilan – 1907
32. The word “ Palayam” means
1. A domain
2. A military camp
3. Large Kingdom
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
33. Who was negotiating with the palayakkarars, without informing the Company administration, was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764 ?
A. Nabikhan Kattak
B. Yusuf Khan
C. Mahfuzkhan
D. Mudimiah
34. 1. Velunachiyar was proficiency in English, French and Urdu
2. Velunachiyar was married to Muthu Vadugar, the Raja of Ramanathapuram
3. Velunachiyar wrote a letter to tippu sultan asking for 5000 infantry and 5000 cavalry to defeat the English.
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. none
35. Match the incorrect choice
A. Marudhu Pandiyar – Sivaganga
B. Gopala Nayak – Dindigul
C. Yadul Nayak – Aanamalai
D. All are correct
36. Who prevented Kattabomman from meeting the Marudhu Brothers ?
A. Lushington
B. Clarke
C. Jackson
D. Willie
37. Which among the following statements is / are correct ?
1. In a clash at Sivagangai, Sivasubramanianar was taken a prisoner.
2. Betrayed by the rajas of Ramanathapuram and ettayapuram, Kattabomman was finally captured.
3. Sivasubramanianar was executed at Nagalapuram on the 15 September.
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
38. In which battle Marudhu brothers assisted in restoring the throne to Velunachiyar ?
A. Nagalapuram Battle
B. Kalaiyar Kovil battle
C. Sivaganga battle
D. Kalakadu battle
39. Which among the following statements is / are correct about Dheeran Chinnamalai ?
1. He supported British to fight against British and his rivalries
2. He was hanged at the top of the Sankagiri Fort on 31 July 1805
Answer the correct choice ?
A. Both 1 and 2 are correct
B. 1 only Correct
C. 2 only correct
D. None are correct
40. Which among the following is incorrect about Vellore Revolt ?
1. At the end of the revolt military regulation were strengthened more than before
2. The officers and men engaged in the suppression of the revolt were rewarded with prize money and promotion.
3. Fateh Hyder, Hyder Ali’s eldest son, was proclaimed as their new ruler and hoisted the tiger flag of Mysore sultans in the Fort.
Answer the incorrect choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
41. In _________________ Marudhu Pandyar’s issued a proclamation of Independence which is called Tiruchirappalli Proclamation.
A. June 1801
B. December 1801
C. January 1802
D. June 1802
42. Tiruchirappalli Proclamation was pasted on the walls of ?
1. Nawab’s palace
2. Srirangam Temple
3. British collector office
4. Military office headquarters
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
43. Which amount the following is not an objective of Madras Native Association ?
A. To reduce tax
B. Against the support of Christian missionaries by British
C. To get swaraj
D. All the above are correct
44. Which among the following organisation initiated an agitation against torture of the peasants by revenue officials ?
A. South Indian Liberal Federation
B. Madras Native Association
C. Dravida Mahajana Sabha
D. Advaidananda Sabha
45. Who was appointed as the first Indian Judge of the Madras High Court in 1877 ?
A. Muthuswamy Iyer
B. Harilal J. Kania
C. V. Krishnaswamy
D. Chakravartti
46. Odd one out type question
A. The Hindu Newspaper – 1878
B. Swadesamitran – 1891
C. Swadesamitran become daily newspapers – 1902
D. All the above are correct
47. Which among the following statements is incorrect about Madras Mahajana Sabha ?
A. Madras Mahajana Sabha Was Started on 16 December 1884.
B. P. Rangaiah became its first president.
C. P. Anandacharlu played an active role as its secretary.
D. Veeraraghavachari is one of the founder of Madras Mahajana Sabha
48. Which among the following are the radical newspaper in tamil that came from pondicherry ?
1. India
2. Vijaya
3. Suryothayam
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
49. Assertion and Reason Type Question
Assertion ( A ) : 1904 Nilakanta Brahmachari and others started Bharata Matha Society
Reason ( R ) : Their Objective was the get Swaraj from British
A. A Is true R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
D. A is false R is true
50. Madras Dravidian Association was founded in the year ?
A. 1910
B. 1912
C. 1914
D. 1916
51. Which among the following statements is / are correct ?
1. There are large number of Neolithic sites present in Tamilnadu
2. Paiyyampalli is a Neolithic site
Answer the correct choice
A. Both 1 and 2 are correct
B. 1 only Correct
C. 2 only correct
D. None are correct
52. 1. In 1876, Andrew Jagor conducted an excavation at Adichanallur.
2. The urn burial system practice is evidenced in Adichanallur.
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
53. Which archeological site is located on the banks of Noyyal River ?
A. Payyampalli
B. Kodumanal
C. Keeladi
D. Porunai
54. Which among the following statements is incorrect about Kalabhras ?
1. The period between the Sangam Age and the Pallava-Pandya period, between c. 300 CE and 600 CE, is known as the age of Kalabhras .
2. The epics Silappathikaram and Manimekalai belong to this period.
3. Jainism and Buddhism became less influential during this period .
Answer the incorrect choice
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
55. 1. In 1906, V.O.C. registered a joint stock company called The Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company (SSNC) with a capital of Rs 10 Lakh, shares of Rs. 25 each.
2. Shares were open only to Indians
3. The major shareholders include Tilak and Aurobindo Ghosh
Answer the correct one from the above statements
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
56. The swadeshi leaders in Tamil Nadu planned to celebrate the day of whose release as ‘Swarajya Day’ in Tirunelveli ?
A. Bharathiyar
B. Aurobindo Ghose
C. Bala Gangadhar Tilak
D. Bipin Chandra Pal
57. Vanchinathan was one of the members of a radical group of which association ?
A. Bharath Association of India
B. Bharath Matha Association
C. Bharath Mandal Association
D. Bharathiya Association of Tamilnadu
58. “ கடமை செய்வீர்,நந்தேசத்து வீரக்
காரிகைக் கணத்தீர்,துணி வுற்றே “
Who is the author of this song ?
A. Bharathiyar
B. Bharathidasan
C. Kannadasan
D. Kavimani
59. In which among the following statements we can assume that Thiruvalluvar was a great enunciator of morals from his thirukural ?
1. He said about loving ourselves more than universal love
2. His teaching about helping others selflessly
3.He said about Living a righteous life
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
60. From which among the following statements we can assume the Thirukural is still relevant today ?
1. He indicated about nature of government and kings rule
2. He ideas about Budget
3. His views on impartiality of justice
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
61. “ இவ்விரண்டும்
கண்ணென்ப வாழும் உயிர்க்கு “
Which of the pairs is compared to the eyes of all human beings ?
A. Wealth and love
B. Love and prosperity
C. Education and Wealth
D. Numbers and letters
62. Which among the following statements is correct about Uttaramerur inscription ?
1. It says about the functioning of local sabha
2. It says about qualification and disqualification of members
3. It says about how many women members are to be elected in sabha
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
63. According to valluvar which is a sharper weapon to destroy the arrogance of one’s enemies ?
A. Education
B. Land
C. Wealth
D. Agriculture
64. What does Valluvar compare the process of awakening after a good sleep?
A. Loss of memory
B. Energy
C. New birth
D. All the above
65. “ பற்றினைப்
பற்றி விடாஅ தவர்க்கு “
Here why Thiruvalluvar says that “ Sorrows will never let go “ ?
A. Doing wrong things
B. Stealing
C. Not give up the Desire
D. All the above
66. Who wrote the magazine called “ Thendral “ ?
A. Bharathiyar
B. Bharathidasan
C. Kannadasan
D. Jayakandan
67. “ நசை பெரிது உடையர், நல்கலும் நல்குவர்,
பிடி பசி களைஇய பெருங்கை வேழம்”
This lines are from ?
A. Kurunthogai
B. Agananooru
C. Kalithogai
D. Natrinai
68. Which pathupaatu literature is also known as Nenjatrupadai ?
A. Kurunthogai
B. Nedunalvadai
C. Mullaippattu
D. None of the above
69. Which amount the following is / are incorrect about Keeladi Archeological site ?
1. It is located along the vaigai river valley
2. The excavation proved that urban civilization existed since sangam age
3. A beautifully crafted earthen pot with leaf decoration was unearthed at this site.
Answer the incorrect choice from the above statements
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
70. “ முகத்திரண்டு
புண்ணுடையர் “
According to valluvar , who have two sores in their face ?
A. Jealous
B. Fear
C. Coward
D. Unlearned
71. “A War is ahead sans sword, sans bloodshed… Join this march “
“ வாளில்லாமல் , ரத்தம் சிந்தாத போர் … இந்த அணிவகுப்பில் சேருங்கள் “
The above song was composed by ?
A. Bharathidasan
B. Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai
C. Namakkal V. Ramalinganar
D. Bharathiyar
72. During salt Satyagraha who set up a camp at Udayavanam near Madras ?
A. T. Prakasam and K. Nageswara Rao
B. Rajaji and Periyar
C. T. Prakasam and Periyar
D. Nageswara Rao and Periyar
73. During the first Congress Ministry in Madras they introduced prohibition on liquor sale on an experimental basis in Salem. To compensate for the loss of revenue the ministry introduced which tax ?
A. Income tax
B. Agriculture tax
C. Sales tax
D. Entertainment tax
74. Assertion and Reason Type question
Assertion ( A ) : Tamil renaissance contributed to the origin and growth of Dravidian consciousness in the Tamil country.
Reason ( R ) : Tamil intellectuals of this period identified the fundamental differences between Tamil/Dravidian/ Egalitarian and Sanskrit/ Aryan/Brahmanism.
A. A Is true R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
D. A is false R is true
75. Match the following
a. Ramalinga Adigal- 1. 1823–1874
b. Thiru Vi. Kaliyanasundaram – 2. 1883–1953
c. Parithimar Kalaignar – 3. 1891–1964
d. Bharatidasan – 4. 1870-1903
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 3 4 2
C. 2 1 3 4
D 1 2 4 3
76. Who is the founder of Tani Tamil Iyakkam (Pure Tamil Movement) ?
A. V.G. Suryanarayana Sastri
B. Thirvu Vi. Kaliyanasundaram
C. Maraimalai Adigal
D. Ramalinga Adikal
77. Which among the following is / are incorrect about Maraimalai Adikal ?
1. Maraimalai Adigal promoted the use of pure Tamil words and removal of the Sanskrit influence from the Tamil language.
2. He worked in a journal, Siddhantam dharmam and served as a Tamil teacher.
Answer the incorrect choice
A. Both 1 and 2
B. 1 only
C. 2 only
D. None
78. Match the correct choice
Newspaper and year
A. Kudi Arasu – 1920
B. Revolt – 1924
C. Pagitharivu – 1944
D. Viduthalai – 1935
79. He founded the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893. He served as president of the Scheduled Castes’ Federation and the Madras Provincial Depressed Classes’ Federation. ?
Who is he ?
A. Rettaimalai Srinivasan
B. M. C. Raja
C. Iyothee Thassar
D. Singaravelar
80. Match the incorrect choice
A. The Indian Treasure Trove Act – 1878
B. The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act – 1972
C. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act – 1958
D. The Archaeological Survey of India – 1961
81. Assertion and Reason Type Question
Assertion ( A ) : The concept of Thinai is presented in the Tamil Grammar work of Tholkappiyam and this concept is essential to understand the classical Tamil poems.
Reason ( R ) : Thinai is a poetic theme, which means a class or category and refers to a habitat or eco-zone with specific physiographical characteristics.
A. A Is true R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
D. A is false R is true
82. Which amount the following statements is/are incorrect about women during sangam period ?
1. There is no existence of royal women
2. Instances where women preferred to die along with their husbands.
3. Women were allowed intellectual pursuits.
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
83. Match the incorrect choice
Sangam period – Place and findings
A. Arikkamedu – Glass Bead Industry
B. Kodumanal – Iron Smelting
C. Porunthal – Gold Pendant
D. All the above are correct
84. Who was inspired by Subash chandra Bose and joined Indian National Army ?
A. Sivakami Ammaiyar
B. S. Ambujamma
C. Rukmini Lakshmipathi
D. S N Sundarambal
85. Which among the following is correct ?
1. All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) was founded in 1930
2. “ Roshni “ was a journal published by the All-India Women’s Conference
3. All India women’s conference was founded by Margaret Cousins
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
86. Avvai Home & Orphanage was established in 1931 by ?
A. Rukmini Lakshmipathi
B. Moovalur Ramamirtham
C. Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy
D. Dharmambal
87. She participated in hindi agitation program. She fought for tamil teachers .
She is a siddha doctor.
Who is She ?
A. Rukmini Lakshmipathi
B. Moovalur Ramamirtham
C. Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy
D. Dharmambal
88. Who was the author the novel “ Dhasigal Mosa Valai Allathu Mathi Pettra Mainar “ ?
A. Rukmini Lakshmipathi
B. Moovalur Ramamirtham
C. Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy
D. Dharmambal
89. Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam was started by ?
A. Sivakami Ammaiyar
B. S. Ambujamma
C. Rukmini Lakshmipathi
D. S N Sundarambal
90. Which among the following is correct about Muthu Lakshmi Reddy ?
1. She is the first women legislator of Tamilnadu
2. She was the first Chairperson of the State Social Welfare Advisory Board.
3. She was the first Alderwoman of the Madras Corporation
Answer the correct choice
A. 1,2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 3
91. 1. The Patitruppathu speaks of eight Chera kings, their territory and fame.
2. The inscriptions of Pugalur near Karur mention Chera kings of three generations.
3. Cheral Irumporai issued coins in his name.
Answer the correct choice
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1,2 and3
D. 1 and 3 only
92. Answer the correct choice
1. Korkai was the main port of pandyas , located near the confluence of pennaru river with the Bay of Bengal.
2. It was famous for pearl fishery and chank diving.
A. Both 1 and 2 are correct
B. 1 only Correct
C. 2 only correct
D. None are correct
93. Which pandyan king is referred to in the Velvikkudi copper plates of eighth century for donating land to Brahmans ?
A. Nedunjeliyan II
B. Mudukudimi-Peruvazhuthi
C. Nedunjeliyan I
D. None of the above
94. Who were “kizhar” in sangam period ?
A. Head of the village
B. Head of the sabha
C. Governor
D. Head of the family
95. _______________ speaks about day markets as well as and night markets selling several craft goods ?
A. Kurinchipattu
B. Mullaippaattu
C. Malaipadukadam
D. Maduraikanchi
96. Match the incorrect options
A. Salt merchants – Umanar
B. mobile merchants – Chattu
C. chieftains – Velir
D. Courts – Mayyam
97. Which among the following things are identified from Keeladi Excavation ?
1. Potsherds with tamil brahmi script
2. Copper Needle
3. Gamesman
4. Graffiti
Answer the correct choice
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 , 3 and 4 only
98. Assertion and Reason Type Question
Assertion ( A ) : The numerous cave shelters with Tamil Brahmi inscriptions found in Tamil Nadu show that Buddhism was more influential in the Tamil country.
Reason ( R ) : The Sittanavasal Cave and Samanar Malai are Jain complexes examples for cave shelter
A. A Is true R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
D. A is false R is true
99. Which among the following statements are incorrect about Hero Stones during sangam period ?
1. Hero stones are memorials erected for those who lost their lives in the battles and in cattle raids.
2. Tholkappiyam describes the procedures for erecting hero stones.
3. Hero stones of the Sangam Age with Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions can be found at Pulimankombai and Thathapatti in Theni district.
Answer the incorrect choice ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
100. Arikkamedu, near Puducherry, is a Sangam Age port, excavated by ?
A. Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler and Krishna Deva
B. R. D. Banerjee and Marshal
C. Ravi and Mortimer Wheeler
D. None of the above