The Sangam literature is a major source of information about the social, economic and political life of the people living in the present day :


A) Northern Tamil Nadu

B) South and western Tamil Nadu

C) South and western Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala

D) Coastal parts of Kerala, south Karnataka and northern Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer:
D) Coastal parts of Kerala, south Karnataka and northern Tamil Nadu


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