Question

Where does Sangam literature derive its name from? Why do you think they are called that?

• A. They talk about Tamil culture.
• B. They were compiled in assemblies called "Sangams".
• C. They were compiled in a locality called "Sangam" in Madurai.
• D. These poets composed most of the works in these assemblies.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B They were compiled in assemblies called "Sangams".
D These poets composed most of the works in these assemblies.

Sangam literature was supposed to have been composed and compiled in multiple assemblies of poets and writers called sangams in the city of Madurai.