Question

Which of the following is true regarding the food and dress during the Sangam Age?
A. Grain, flesh, and fish formed the chief articles of food.
B. Clothing usually comprised two pieces of cloth.
C. Ornaments were worn by both sexes.
D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: In the Sangam age, ladies and upper higher class men wore two pieces of clothing, the lower piece of clothing, and the upper article of clothing and called Kalinga. They utilized cotton, silk, and fleece to make dresses and the leaf article of clothing was likewise prominently utilized during that period. The trimmings were worn by the two people. Individuals dealt with fish oil, eatable sweet potatoes, nectar, ghee, deer meat, and wine with rice.

Complete answer:
The time frame between the first century B.C. to the furthest limit of the second century A.D. in Southern India is known as the Sangam Period. It has been named after the Sangam foundations during that period. As indicated by the Tamil legends, there were three Sangams (Academy of Tamil artists) held in antiquated South India famously called Muchchangam. These Sangams prospered under the regal support of the Pandya rulers of Madurai.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: The First Sangam is accepted to be held at Madurai, went to by divine beings and amazing sages. No artistic work of this Sangam is accessible. The second Sangam was held at Kapadapuram, just Tolkappiyam is due from this. The Third Sangam at Madurai was established by Mudathirumaran. A couple of these Tamil artistic works have endured and are valuable sources to reproduce the historical backdrop of the Sangam time frame.