Question

Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct about the Sangam literature?
A. The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of South India
B. The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of North India
C. Sangama is a compilation of poems by a group of poets of different times patronized by many chiefs and kings
D. Both B & C

Answer 1

Hint: The Sangam literature was composed of a large number of poets. According to Nilakanta Sastri, the poets belonged from different backgrounds, some were merchants some were from the royal family, some were farmers. Among them, 27 of the poets were women. The literature is compiled between 400 BCE and 300 CE, though the majority of the work is thought to have been compiled between 100 CE and 250 CE.:

Complete answer:
The Sangam literature illustrates many dynasties and kings of South India. The Sangam literature consists of short and long poems composed by a group of poets of different times patronized by many chiefs and kings. The poetic collection composed by a group of poets of different times patronized by many kings and chiefs is called Sangama. Sangama comprises about 30,000 lines of poetry arranged in two different groups, Pattupattu and Patinenkilkanakku. The word ‘Sangam’ refers to the association. Here, it means an association of poets that prospered in ancient southern India. Sangam literature is the name given to the ancient Tamil literature. The Ancient Tamil Siddhar Agastyar is thought to have led the first Sangam in Madurai. This era is known as the Sangam Period. The three main Tamil kingdoms of this era were Cholas, the Cheras, and the Pandyas.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: Sangam writings are perhaps distinctive in ancient Indian literature, which is mainly religious. The poems include two main topics: the first five collections are in love, while the next two are on heroism, admiring kings and their deeds. The eighth collection known as perpetual has poems of both types.