(A) The local chieftains who ruled in different parts of Tamil Nadu were called Velirs.

(R) They helped to resolve the disputes among the rulers.

1. (R) contradicts (A)
2. (R) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.

(A) During the Sangam Age, the Brahmanas were a respectable and learned community.

(R) They used to serve the kings as priests and astrologers and occasionally as judicial officers.

1. (R) contradicts (A)
2. (R) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.

(A) During the Sangam Age, paddy constituted the most commonly accepted medium of exchange.

(R) Paddy was sold by mentioning its price in terms of salt.

1. (R) contradicts (A)
2. (R) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.

(A) There was an extensive trade with the foreign countries during the Sangam Age.

(R) The gold and silver coins from the Roman Empire found in the interior of Tamil land indicate the extent of foreign trade.

1. (R) contradicts (A)
2. (R) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.