History & Civics
(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.
- (R) contradicts (A)
- (R) is the reason for (A)
- (A) is true but (R) is false.
- (A) and (R) are independent of each other.
Sangam Age
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(A) and (R) are independent of each other.
Explanation — In Sangam literature, Velirs are portrayed as independent chieftains who ruled in bordering areas of the major ruling dynasties. They helped in settling disputes among the rulers and were also known for extending patronage to Tamil poets.
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