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Topic Sangam literature
Asked 3 times across 3 UPSC exams over 4 years (2018–2022), peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 3 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2018 — 4 years before CSE 2022 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 2 years (2018–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2018 → CSE 2022 → CAPF 2022
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2022
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
- A Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
- B The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets. ✓
- C Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.
- D Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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CAPF2022
Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is not correct?
- A It is a treatise on grammar.
- B It was composed between first to fourth century CE.
- C It was part of the Sangam corpus.
- D It was composed by Panini. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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CDS2018
Who is the author of Manimekalai?
- A Kovalan
- B Sathanar ✓
- C Ilango Adigal
- D Tirutakkatevar
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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