Sample questions
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GEO2021
Tamilakam, the name of the ancient Tamil country, included besides Tamil Nadu parts of present day:
- A Andhra Pradesh and Kerala
- B Karnataka and Kerala
- C Kerala and Odisha
- D Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
History › Ancient India
CAPF2020
Tamilakam was the name of the ancient Tamil country that included
- A present day Tamil Nadu as well as parts of Sri Lanka
- B land between present day Tirupati hills and the southernmost tip of peninsula ✓
- C present-day Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra
- D present day Kerala, Telangana and Karnataka
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Ancient India
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