UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I · Question 33
Question 33 of the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I (19 July 2026). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.
Which one among the following about Kodumanal is correct?
- An archaeological site in Tamil Nadu
- A Chera king
- An Alvar saint
- A celebrated dance form of South India
कोडुमानल के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा सही है?
- तमिलनाडु में एक पुरातात्त्विक स्थल
- एक चेर राजा
- एक अलवर संत
- दक्षिण भारत का एक प्रसिद्ध नृत्य रूप
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Answer: (1) An archaeological site in Tamil Nadu
उत्तर: (1) तमिलनाडु में एक पुरातात्त्विक स्थल
Kodumanal is an archaeological site on the bank of the Noyyal river in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, identified with 'Kodumanam' of the Sangam text Patittruppattu. Excavations there revealed an ancient craft and trade centre known for beads, iron working and Tamil-Brahmi inscribed pottery.