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UPSC 2023: Which one of the following explains the practice of ‘Vattakirutal’ as mentioned in Sangam poems?
(a)Kings employing women bodyguards
(b)Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters
(c)Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals
(d)A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death
‘Vattakirutal’ (literally ‘facing north and fasting’) described in Sangam poems refers to the ritual suicide by a defeated Tamil king or warrior who sits facing north and starves to death to preserve honour. It has nothing to do with female bodyguards, scholarly assemblies, or girls guarding fields; hence option (d) is correct. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2023-question-paper-with-answer-key-general-studies-paper-1/))
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The correct answer is option (d): A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper 1, as Question 44. It falls under Art & Culture > Literature & Languages.
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