Question

Throw some light on the economic life of the ancient Tamil people concerning the following points :

(a) Agriculture
(b) Industries
(c) Trade and Commerce ​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Agriculture

Explanation:

Agriculture is the mainstay of life for about half the working population of Tamil Nadu. Since very early times, Tamil farmers have skillfully conserved scarce rainwater in small and large irrigation reservoirs, or “tanks.” Government canals, tube wells, and ordinary wells also form part of the irrigation system.