Question

I was once a prominent assembly of scholars and poets. I am now considered to be historical and of great relevance especially in the context of literature in southern India. I was, in fact, the last of my kind, with there being three of us in all. Who am I?

• A. Third Agam
• B. Third Sangam
• C. Third Sutra
• D. Third Tripitika

Answer 1

The correct option is B Third Sangam

Tamil Sangams were assemblies of scholars and poets. Scholars believe that these assemblies were originally referred to as kootams or 'gatherings'. According to sources, there were a total of three Sangam periods, with the last being called the Third Sangam period. It was held in present-day Madurai. All or majority of what we now know as Sangam literature is said to have been sourced from this period.