Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

In an excerpt from Periplus, archaeological evidence of a bead-making industry has been found in which region of Tamil Nadu?

Options:

Kodumanal

Malabar

Mahabalipuram

Malabathrum

Correct Answer:

Kodumanal

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Kodumanal

"Archaeological evidence of a bead-making industry, using precious and semi-precious stones, has been found in Kodumanal (Tamil Nadu). It is likely that local traders brought the stones mentioned in the Periplus from sites such as these to the coastal ports."