Q. The centre of Sangam literature and the patrons of Sangam poets were:
(a) The Cheras of Vanji
(b) The Cholas of Uraiyur
(c) The Pandyas of Madurai
(d) All of the above
Ans: (c) The Pandyas of Madurai
Explanation: Sangam was the ancient academy, which enabled Tamil poets and authors to gather periodically to publish their work. The Sangam met periodically in the city of Madurai in South India under the patronage of the Pandya kings. Sangam literature comprises some of the oldest extant Tamil literature, and deals with love, war, governance, trade and bereavement.
