Question

Consider the following statements regarding Sangam Age and choose the correct options from the alternatives given below:

Statement I : Puhar became important city for foreign trade.

Statement II : Gold, horses and sweet wine were the chief imports.

1. Both statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
2. Both statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Both statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

The correct answer is option 2, i.e Both statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

• External trade was carried between South India and the Greek kingdoms.
• After the ascendancy of the Roman Empire, the Roman trade assumed importance.
• The port city of Puhar became an emporium of foreign trade, as big ships entered this port with precious goods.
• Other ports of commercial activity include Tondi, Musiri, Korkai, Arikkamedu and Marakkanam.
• The main exports of the Sangam age were cotton fabrics, spices like pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and turmeric, ivory products, pearls and precious stones.
• Gold, horses and sweet wine were the chief imports. So, while both statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.