Question

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

• A. 3 - 2.5 million
• B. 2.5 - 2 million
• C. 2 - 1.5 million
• D. 1.5 - 0.5 million

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

2 - 1.5 million

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.