UPSC Prelims · 2023 · GS Paper I · Q43
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
- (A)capital cities
- (B)ports
- (C)centres of iron-and-steel making
- (D)Shrines of Jain Tirthankaras
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Answer: (B) ports
- Subject
- History, Ancient
- Chapter
- Post-Mauryan India & Sangam Age
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