Q. What does the Sangam age owe its name to?
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Correct Answer: (D)
A literary guild
Explanation: The Sangam means an 'association'. Here, it refers to Tamil Sangam, an association of Tamil poets, which flourished in ancient history of South India. These Tamil poets composed the Sangam literature and the period in which it was composed is called Sangam Age.
Explanation by: Mahesh Chandra
The Sangam means an 'association'. Here, it refers to Tamil Sangam, an association of Tamil poets, which flourished in ancient history of South India. These Tamil poets composed the Sangam literature and the period in which it was composed is called Sangam Age.