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South Indian Kingdoms
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Q3. With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poom-puhar and Muchiri were well-known as:

With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poom-puhar and Muchiri were well-known as:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Ports

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Korkai, Poompuhar (Kaveripattinam), and Muchiri (Muziris) were famous ancient port towns of South India during the Sangam era:

  • Korkai was the principal pearl-fishing port of the Pandyas.
  • Poompuhar served as the major coastal port of the early Cholas.
  • Muziris/Muchiri on the Malabar coast of Kerala was a primary trade port for the Cheras handling Indo-Roman trade.
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Keywords: Poompuhar (Kaveripattinam) and Muchiri (Muziris) are universally recognized in Sangam literature as major trade emporia and coastal ports.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q3)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicAncient History → South Indian Kingdoms
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Ports

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2023 Q3

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 3 (Ancient History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Ancient History (South Indian Kingdoms) question is Option (B): "Ports". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2023 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Ancient History" and micro-topic "South Indian Kingdoms". You can explore all repeated questions from South Indian Kingdoms in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Keywords: Poompuhar (Kaveripattinam) and Muchiri (Muziris) are universally recognized in Sangam literature as major trade emporia and coastal ports.

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