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Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct

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Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct ?

(a)

Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.

(b)

The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.

(c)

Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.

(d)

Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.

Answer:

(b)

Factual

Non-traditional

Explanation

– Sangam Literature has references to material culture so “A” is wrong. – Sangam Literature contains references about material culture, warrior ethics and magical forces so A, C and D are wrong. – Therefore by elimination the answer is B.