Occupation in Sangam Age


 
 
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Occupation in Sangam Age

Occupation and Economy

Agriculture was the main occupation of the people. Land was divided on the basis of fertility and environment into hilly tracts, forest land, agricultural land, coastal land and sandy dry region.

  The land was used and crops were grown in a manner best suited to each area

.A variety crops like gram, rice, ragi, sugarcane, fruits, pepper and spices were grown.

Evidence of reservoir -like  structures has been found in several cities .Karikala Chola is believed to have built the grand Anicut ,a dam across the kaveri, that still stands.

The dry climate of the region made it necessary to develop an efficient system of irrigation, especially for crops like cotton and rice. Besides farmers, craftsmen seem to have had a high position in society.

Epigraphers inform us of the encouragement and privileges given to weavers,goldsmith,blacksmith,architects,sculptors,carpenters and leather workers.

Spindle whorls made of terracotta used to spin cotton have been found at Kodumanal.Vats used for dyeing cloth have been found at Arikamedu.Guilds,or associations ,were formed by people following the same craft .Farmers too hard their guilds.

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Question : 1

The use of iron began in the subcontinent around ___________________

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Which of the following statements are true with regard to the sangam age ?

  • A. A group of learned scholars produced valuable tamil literature under the patronage of Pandyas, Cheras and Cholas.
  • B. It was the heighest of chola power.
  • C. People worshipped the local god murugan, later known as subramanira.
  • D. The peasants occupied a low social status.
Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of these was not a popular leisure activity in the sangam age?

Right Option : D
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