Which of the following terms was used in ancient Tamilakam to describe the fertile agricultural lands suited for cultivation and settlement?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Marutham designated the fertile alluvial riverine tracts suited for agriculture and sedentary settlement within the classical eco-zonal classification of ancient Tamilakam. Other regional categories like Mullai referred to pastoral forests, while Palai denoted parched desert tracts. Sangam poetry extensively utilizes these environmental landscapes to frame human emotions and economic activities.