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Which of the following coastal port in ancient India was famous for pearl-fishing?
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Which of the following coastal port in ancient India was famous for pearl-fishing?

A.

Arikamedu

B.

Kaveripattinam

C.

Keeladi

D.

Korkai

Correct option is D

In ancient times, Korkai was a well known center of pearl fishery; it is mentioned often in the Sangam literature and in classical western literature. Ptolemy refers to the place as Kolkhai and says that it was an emporium.

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