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Q116 (CDS-II/2016) CUL-02 › CUL-02 Answer Verified

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Term) A. Kurinchi B. Palai C. Neytal D. Mullai List-II (Meaning) 1. Pastoral region 2. Seashore 3. Arid region 4. Mountainous region Code :

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Explanation

In ancient Tamil Sangam literature, the 'tinai' concept classified the landscape into five distinct eco-regions, each associated with specific occupations and moods. Kurinchi refers to the mountainous regions where the primary activities were hunting and honey gathering [3]. Palai represents the arid or parched desert-like regions, often associated with journeying and hardship [3]. Neytal (or Neithal) denotes the coastal regions or seashore, where the inhabitants engaged in fishing and salt-making [2]. Mullai refers to the pastoral regions consisting of forests and grasslands, where cattle rearing was the main occupation [3]. Therefore, the correct mapping is A-4 (Kurinchi-Mountainous), B-3 (Palai-Arid), C-2 (Neytal-Seashore), and D-1 (Mullai-Pastoral), which corresponds to option 3.

Sources

  1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: Landforms and Life > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 57
  2. [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangam_landscape
  3. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 5: Evolution of Society in South India > Social Formation in 5.4Tamil Eco-zones > p. 68
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