Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the western coast? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. Korkai
B. Puhar
C. Tondi
D. Mushiri

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 3 and 4 only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 and 4 only”.
Musiri and Tondi were situated on the west coast whereas, Korkai and Puhar(Kaveripattinam) on the east coast were among the chief ports during the Sangam age.

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