Which of the following present day southern states is/are not included in ancient area of Tamilakam?

Orissa

The correct answer is Option 3 - Orissa

The new kingdoms that emerged in the Deccan and further south, including the chiefdoms of the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas in Tamilakam (the name of the ancient Tamil country, which included parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, in addition to Tamil Nadu), proved to be stable and prosperous.