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

UPSC · 2022 · Art & Culture
Question:
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

Options

Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.
Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
Answer: The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.

Explanation:
Sangam literature reflects early Tamil society, where the Varna concept was known, though not rigidly enforced. It also depicts trade, warfare, and heroism.

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