Consider the following statements regarding “Pandyas”: 1. Korkai was the port city of pandyans. 2. Bow and Arrow was the emblem of the Pandyas. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The Pandyas ruled from Madurai. Korkai was their main port, located near the confluence of Thampraparani with the Bay of Bengal.

It was famous for pearl fishery and chank diving. Korkai is referred to in the Periplus as Kolkoi.
Fish was the emblem of the Pandyas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT