Q. Which of the following was not one of the royal dynasties of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age?
(a) Pandya
(b) Pallava
(c) Chera
(d) Chola
Ans: (b) Pallava
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Pallava.
The Pallava dynasty was not one of the royal dynasties of the Tamil country during the Sangam Age. The three major royal dynasties that flourished during the Sangam Age were the Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties. These dynasties played significant roles in the political, social, and cultural landscape of ancient South India.
The Pallava dynasty rose to prominence in the post-Sangam period, specifically in the 4th century CE, and had its power base in the region of present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. They made significant contributions to architecture, particularly through the creation of magnificent rock-cut temples and monolithic sculptures.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Pallava.
