Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sangam Age:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Sangam refers to an assembly of poets under the patronage of Pandyan Kings.

Statement 2 is incorrect: First Sangam assembly took place in Madurai and no literary work survived. The second Sangam assembly took place in Kapadapuram and the third Sangam assembly took place in Madurai.

Statement 3 is correct: Silapathikaram by Ilango Adigal and Manimegalai by Seethalai Sathanar are the epics written in these assemblies.