Q. Small village Assemblies during the Sangam Age were known as:
(a) Manaram
(b) Ambalam
(c) Avai
(d) Podiyil
Ans: (c) Avai
Explanation: The small village assemblies during the Sangam Age were known as (c) Avai.
Avai refers to the village assemblies or councils that played a significant role in the local governance and administration of Tamil villages during the Sangam Age. These assemblies consisted of the elders and representatives of the community who deliberated on various matters related to the village, such as resolving disputes, making decisions, and managing local affairs.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Avai.
