Q. Which of the following was not one of the better known agricultural products of the Sangam Age?
(a) Wheat
(b) Rice
(c) Sugar-cane
(d) Turmeric
Ans: (a) Wheat
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Wheat.
Wheat was not one of the better-known agricultural products of the Sangam Age in the Tamil region. The primary crop cultivated and mentioned in Sangam literature was rice, which held significant importance in the agricultural practices and diet of the people. Other agricultural products that were prominent during that time included sugar-cane, turmeric, and various other fruits, vegetables, and spices. Wheat cultivation and consumption were more common in regions that had a different agricultural pattern, such as the northern parts of India and regions influenced by the Indus Valley civilization. In the Tamil region, rice was the staple cereal crop.
