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1.
Sangam Location

1. First Sangam - Madurai

2. Second Sangam - Madurai

3. Third Sangam - Kapadapuram

Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

[A] Only 1
[B] 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1,2,3

Correct Answer: A [Only 1]

Notes:

First sangam was held in Madurai, second sangam was held in Kapadapuram and third sangam was held in Madurai.

2.
During which Sangam the Literary Works of Ettutokai (Eight Anthologies) and Pattupattu (Ten Idylls) was composed?

[A] First Sangam
[B] Second Sangam
[C] Third Sangam
[D] None of the Above

Correct Answer: C [Third Sangam]

Notes:

The Third Samgam was presided by Nakkirar and the Lietrary works published was Ettutokai and Pattupattu.

3.
Who was the Author of Gatha Sattasai ?

[A] Gunadhya
[B] Hala
[C] Simuka
[D] Gautamipurta Stakarni

Correct Answer: B [Hala]

Notes:

Hala the empprer of Satavahana Dynasty was a great scholar. he had written gatha Sattasai.

4.
He was given the title of Kshatriyadarpa Mardana (Nasik Inscription) and described as Ekabrahman in Nasik Inscription.

Which ruler is referred to?

[A] Gautami Putra Satakarni
[B] Vasishthi putra pulamavi
[C] Simuka
[D] None of the Above

Correct Answer: A [Gautami Putra Satakarni]

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