Tamils and Technology: Question Papers

B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examination - April/May 2023

GE-3252 - Tamils and Technology (Common to All Branches)

 

Answer ALL questions

Part-A

(10x2=20)

 

1. What is weaving industry?

2. Which are the places where evidences relating to ceramic technology of Tamils are found?

3. What is Indho Saracenic?

4. Which are the great temples built during Chola period?

5. What is meant by Archaeology?

6. Write any four types of gem stones found in Silapathikaram.

7. Explain the word - Kumizhi Thoombu (Agriculture and Irrigation technology)

8. Which was the famous pearl harbour in Ancient Tamil Nadu?

9. Where is Tamil Virtual academy located?

10. Mention any two purposes of dictionary.

 

Part - B

Question No.11 is compulsory

(5 × 16=80)

 

11. What are potteries? Explain the messages conveyed through the graffiti symbols found on the artifacts of the ancient Tamils.

12. (a) Write on the technical values of the stage constructions as given in SILAPPATHIKARAM.

 (or)

 (b) Briefly explain about the technical facts we can obtain from Mamallapuram sculptures and temples.

13. (a) Write on technical skills of the Tamils in Metallurgical field.

 (or)

(b) Explain the cultural values of the Tamils through copper and gold coins.

14. (a) Describe with evidence about the technical skills of the ancient Tamils in agricultural field.

(or)

(b) Explain the technical knowledge of the ancient Tamils about the ocean.

15. (a) What is Sorkuvai Project? Describe the objectives and functions.

 (or)

 (b) Write an essay on 'Scientific Tamil'

 

Tamils and Technology

Anna University (University Departments) - April/May 2023

B.E. / B.Tech. (Full Time)

GE-3252 - Tamils and Technology

(Common to All Branches (CEG))

Time: Three hours

 

Answer ALL questions

Part - A

Marks: 100

(10 × 2 = 20)

 

1. What are the other names that are given to the 'Cloth' in sangam literature?

2. Explain 'Paruthi pendir'.

3. What are the other names given the pot makers in Literature?

4. Explain the 'Indo-Saracenic' architecture.

5. Write any two names of temples built in pandya period.

6. Who is s 'Neekan'?

7. Who is the author of the book 'ARIVIYAL TAMIL'?

8. What is 'Kapilai'?

9. What is 'Natural language processing'?

10. What are the names of water bodies mentioned in the Sangam literature?

 

Part - B

(5 × 13 = 65)

Answer ALL the questions

 

11. Explain the poem given in Kanakkathikaram which is equivalent to Pythagoras theorem.

12. (A) (i) Write and Explain any four literary evidences on the weaving technology in sangam literature. (7)

(ii) Describe the different types of pots. (6)

(or)

(B) (i) Explain the antiquity of weaving.

 (ii) Compile the facts arrived with symbols found in the pottery

13. (A) (i) Describe the structure of the 'adalarangam' (Dancing stage) given in Silappathikaram. (7)

(ii) Explain and relate the construction of the Tanjore Big Temple with Tamil alphabets. (6)

 (or)

(B) (i) Explain the special feature of temple structures built during the Pallava period.  (7)

(ii) Explain the special features of temple structures built during the Chola period.  (6)

14. (A) (i) Quote and explain the Sangam literature evidences on the smelting of iron. (7)

(ii) Write about ship building technology as referred in sangam literature. (6)

(or)

(B) (i) Summarize the Sangam literature facts about beads. (7)

(ii) Explain the antiquity of metallurgy. (6)

15. (A) (i) Explain about ancient - time agricultre based on Sangam literature.  (7)

(ii) Explain with picture 'Kumizhi thumbu - technology' meant for water management.  (6)

(or)

(B) (i) Explain the 'Madhagu' technology with the picture.  (7)

(ii) Compile the knowledge of Tamils relation to Ocean. (6)

 

Part – C

Compulsory Question

(1 x 15 = 15)

 

16. (a) Write an essay on the technology being 'Kallanai' (5)

(b) Explain the development of Tamil software. (5)

(c) Write about the coins of the Samgam age. (5)

 

 

Tamils and Technology

Anna University, Nov/Dec 2023

B.E. / B.Tech. (Full Time)

GE-3252-Tamils and Technology

(Common to All Branches)

Time: Three hours

Marks: 100

 

Answer ALL questions

Part - A

(10 x 2 = 20)

 

1. Description of black and red tiles.

2. Explain about the scratches and symbols found on pots.

3. What is Hero stone? Explain.

4. Describe the architectural style of the Nayak period.

5. Explain about coins of ancient age.

6. Reveal archaeological evidences which help us know the history of Tamils.

7. Kumizhi Thoombu - Explain.

8. Explain any one of the ports in Sangam age.

9. Define 'Scientific Tamil'.

10. Point out the uniqueness of online Tamil dictionaries.

 

Part - B

Question No.11 is compulsory

(5 × 16=80)

 

11. Describe with evidence about the literacy of people during the sangam period.

12. (a) Explain the knowledge of ancient Tamils' on construction techniques.

 (or)

(b) Highlight the architectural evolution that took place during Nayak and European period. 13. (a) Write an essay on the 'metal resources in Sangam period'.

(or)

(b) Were there gems factories in ancient times? Explore.

14. (a) Explain the Irrigation, technology that supported agricultural development.

 (or)

(b) Reveal the maritime knowledge of ancient people.

15. (a) Describe the developmental stages of scientific Tamil.

(or)

(b) Write an essay on functions and features of Tamil Virtual Academy and Tamil Digital Library.

 

Solved University Questions

Anna University (University Departments) - Nov/Dec 20242)

B.E./B.Tech. (Full Time)

GE-3251 - Tamils and Technology

(Common to All Branches (CEG))

Time: Three hours

 

Answer ALL questions

Part - A

Marks: 100

(10 x 2 = 20)

 

1. Which plant was used for dyeing in textile industry?

2. What is the reason for the black and red colors of the pots?

3. What is the height of Tanjore Great Temple ?

4. Write the names of any three temples built during the Nayak period.

5. What is the use of Sukkan in shipping?

6. Who is Puzhiyar?

7. Ooruni-Explain.

8. Write any one Thirukural relating to agriculture.

9. What is meant by Unicode?

10. What is the name of the book on "Tamil Mathematics"?

 

Part – B

Answer ALL the questions

 

11. (A) (i) Write about the antiquity of the weaving industry showing evidences from Sangham literature

 (ii) Write about the the various types of pots.

 (or)

(B) (i) Summarize the facts about the Aruvai vanigam (cloth business) mentioned in the Sangham literature

(ii) How the pots become witness to the antiquity of the Tamil people?

12. (A) (i) Write about two types of constructions during pallava period.

(ii) Write about designing of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.

 (or)

 (B) (i) Write the architectural excellence found in Chettinadu houses

 (ii) Mention and write about the buildings of Indo- Saracenic category in Tamil Nadu.

13. (A) (i) Write about the uniqueness of Tamil in the art of ship building.

 (ii) Describe the greatness of Tamils in using the metals especially in iron technology

(or)

 (B) (i) Explain about coin design and its types.

 (ii) What are Navamanis? How are beads formed?

14. (A) (i) Summarize the irrigation systems of Ancient Tamils.

 (ii) Explain maritime knowledge of Tamils.

(or)

 (B) (i) Explain and write the special features of Kallanai Dam.

 (ii) Highlight the uniqueness of "kumizhi thumbu belonging to the Chola period.

15. (A) (i) Compile the scientific facts found in Tamil literature.

 (ii) What are the functions of Tamil Virtual Academy?

 (or)

(B) (i) Explain on Senthamil etymology alphabetical scheme. (Senthamizh chorpirappoyal agara mudhali thittam)

 (ii) Prove the Pythagorean Theorem through the Kanakkayana's Song.

 

Part-C

(1 × 15 = 15)

Compulsory Question

 

16. (A) Give a detailed answer on the great temples of the Chola period.

 

Anna University, Apr/May 2024

B.E. / B.Tech. (Full Time)

GE-3252 - Tamils and Technology

(Common to All Branches)

Marks: 100

 

Answer all of the following questions

(10 × 2 = 20)

Part – A

 

1. What are Black and Red Ware potteries (BRW)?

2. In which Sangam literatures can we find datas related to the weaving industry?

3. Which cities were the capital during Nayak era?

4. What are the specialities of Tirumala Nayaka Mahal?

5. Who are called as Vannakkan?

6. What is Archaeological Evidences? Give example.

7. What is kumizhi thoompu?

8. Tolkappiyar divides the Tamil lands into how many categories? What are they?

9. Explain : Sorkuvai Project.

10. Give Tamil meaning: Unicode, Domain Name, Tech Park, Blogspot, Font.

 

Part - B

(5 × 16=80)

Question No.11 is compulsory

 

11. Write an essay on 'Weaving industry during the sangam age? (16)

12. (a) Explain the structure of Mamallapuram sculptures and temples. (16)

(or)

(b) What is Hero Stones? Explain its structure and describe Bab the facts related to Tamils as known through hero stones. (16)

13. (a) Compile the technical details on iron and steel industry of the Tamils found in Sangam literature. (16)

(or)

(b) Examine how are copper and gold coins known. Give evidence of Tamil language and Tamils history? (16)

14. (a) Elucidate the knowledge of animal husbandry during Sangam era. (16)

 (or)

(b) Tamils are the best in Marine knowledge' - Establish this statement.  (16)

15. (a) Explain and write about development of Tamil software. (16)

 (or)

(b) (b) Explain about online Tamil dictionaries and highlight their benefits. (16)

 

Tamils and Technology

Anna University, Nov/Dec 2024

B.E./B.Tech. (Full Time)

GE-3252 - Tamils and Technology

(Common to All Branches)

Time : Three hours

Marks: 100

 

Answer all of the following questions

Part - A  (10 x 2 = 20)

 

1. What is fine art?

2. Mention any one of the literary evidence reported in Sangam literature regarding weaving industry.

3. Give two examples for Kudaivarai (cave) temples.

4. What is Indo-Saracenic architecture?

5. Who is Vannakkan?

6. What is Thamizhi?

7. What is the use of Kumizhi Thoompu?

8. What is pearl hunting?

9. Mention any one of the scientific message given in Tamil Literature.

10. Write any two primary objectives of Sorkuvai Project?

 

Part-B

Question No.11 is compulsory

(5 × 16=80)

 

11. How did the Tamils excel in ceramic technology? Explain.

12. (a) How is stage design structured in Silappathikaaram? Clarify.

 (or)

(b) Write an essay on Great temples of Chola period.

13. (a) "Copper and gold coins serve as historical evidence" establish this statement.

 (or)

(b) Compile the facts related to iron and steel technology found in Sangam literature.

14. (a) "Agricultural knowledge and activities of Tamils pioneered others" Explain.

 (or)

 (b) Explain the technical knowledge of irrigation technology of Tamils.

15. (a) Describe the various methods of Digitalization of Tamil Books.

(or)

(b) Explain the purpose, activities and benefits of Tamil Virtual Academy.

 

Anna University, Apr/May 2025

B.E. / B.Tech. (Full Time)

GE-3252-Tamils and Technology

(Common to All Branches) 558

Time: Three hours

 

Answer all of the following questions

Part - A

Marks: 100

(10 × 2 = 20)

 

1. List the various types of clothes worn by the people of the Sangam Period.

2. Write the types of "Tiruval'.

3. Write the names of the dwellings mentioned in Sangam Literature.

4. Give two examples of famous Nayak-era buildings in Tamilnadu

5. Define the meaning of 'Smith'.

6. What are the symbols on the coins of Pandya Period?

7. Write the functions of "Sluice".

8. Write the names of three crops from the Sangam Period.

9. Write an Introduction about "South asian e-Dictionary",

10. Write a short note about the "Sorkuvai Project".

 

Part-B

Question No.11 is compulsory

(5 × 16 = 80)

 

11. Write an essay on weaving and pottery technology of Tamils.

12. (a) Write about the Architectural Excellence of Ancient Tamils.

(or)

(b) Explain the Informations about the Architectures of Pallava Period.

13. (a) Explain and compile the ship manufacturing and metallurgy.

 (or)

 (b) Write about the coin-making technology of the Tamils.

14. (a) Explain the agriculture and water irrigation technology of Tamilar

(or)

 (b) Explain the maritime knowledge of Tamils.

15. (a) Explain the historical development of Scientific Tamil.

 (or)

(b) Write an essay on the "Tamil Virtual Academy and its functions".