Q: 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)
The correct answer is (a) 'present-day Tamil Nadu as well as parts of Sri Lanka'. This question from the Art & Culture domain tests knowledge of Literature & Languages.