UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 15
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (ports)
Explanation: Korkai, Poompuhar (Kaveripattinam) and Muchiri (Muziris) were major maritime trading ports of ancient Tamilakam.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-They are primarily identified as trading ports rather than royal capitals.
B. Correct-all three were important ancient South Indian coastal ports.
C. Incorrect-Iron-and-steel production is not the common historical identity of these sites.
D. Incorrect-They were not collectively known as Jain pilgrimage shrines.