Q1.
With reference to Tamil Brahmi inscriptions, consider the following statements:
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Tamil Brahmi is among the earliest scripts used to write the Tamil language.
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Tamil Brahmi inscriptions have been found only within the Indian subcontinent.
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Tamil Brahmi inscriptions are important sources for Sangam Age history.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
(Inscriptions have been found outside India, e.g., Egypt.)
Q2.
The recent identification of Tamil Brahmi, Prakrit, and Sanskrit inscriptions in Egypt primarily strengthens evidence for:
A. Spread of Buddhism through Central Asia
B. Indo-Roman trade and mobility of people
C. Gupta political expansion
D. Arab maritime dominance
✅ Answer: B. Indo-Roman trade and mobility of people
Q3.
Which of the following ancient sites is correctly matched with its historical significance?
| Site | Significance |
|---|---|
| 1. Berenike | Red Sea port linked to Indo-Roman trade |
| 2. Pugalur | Chera-related Tamil Brahmi inscriptions |
| 3. Theban Necropolis | Sangam Age capital |
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
(Theban Necropolis is in Egypt, not a Sangam capital.)
Q4.
Consider the following statements regarding visitor graffiti in ancient monuments:
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Graffiti inscriptions can serve as historical evidence of mobility and cultural contact.
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Graffiti are always considered acts of vandalism with no academic value.
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Multilingual graffiti indicate interaction zones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Q5.
The recurrence of Tamil names like “Korran” in both Egyptian and South Indian contexts suggests:
A. Direct Tamil political control over Egypt
B. Cultural and commercial contacts
C. Migration during the medieval period
D. Religious conquest
✅ Answer: B. Cultural and commercial contacts
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