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Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

________ is the study of origin, nature and relationships of rock and soil layers that were formed due to natural and cultural activities.

  1. Archaeology

  2. Anthropology

  3. Stratigraphy

  4. Cartography
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Stratigraphy is the branch of geology concerned with the study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification), which is essential for dating archaeological finds.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

Rice was probably cultivated in India and _______around 7000 BCE.

  1. China

  2. Australia

  3. Srilanka

  4. Greek
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian sub-continent is known for one of the earliest cultivation of Rice along with China. Rice was found in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and date from 7000–6000 BC. Though the earliest widely accepted date for cultivated rice is placed at around 3000–2500 BC with findings in regions belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. Rice was domesticated in China by 6200 BC with the earliest known cultivation from 5700 BC. Therefore, the correct answer is (A)

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

The earliest evidence of humans is available in Tamil Nadu around ______ years ago.

  1. 3 - 2.5 million

  2. 2.5 - 2 million

  3. 2 - 1.5 million

  4. 1.5 - 0.5 million
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Possible evidence indicating the earliest presence of Tamil people in modern-day Tamil Nadu are the megalithic urn burials, dating from around 1500 BCE and onwards, which have been discovered at various locations in Tamil Nadu, notably in Adichanallur in Thoothukudi District.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

The Sangam literature mentions the practice of exchange of goods. These exchanges were largely done during ______.

  1. Winter

  2. Rainy Seasons

  3. Summer

  4. Autumn
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sangam literature suggests that trade and exchange activities were often conducted during the summer, as travel and transport were more feasible during the dry season.

Multiple choice history early tamil society and culture prehistoric tamil nadu ancient cities of tamilagam ancient tamilagam

Sangam literature mentions the practice of exchange of goods known as noduthal.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sangam literature mentions the practice of exchange of goods known as noduthal. Allalavanam and Nalangadi were the markets of ancient Tamilnadu. The commodities for daily use were obtained from these markets. People procured fish and rice by exchanging honey, ghee, and tubers.