Concept:Arikamedu was a major ancient port on the east coast of India, and its Roman name is mentioned in ancient Greek and Roman texts.Explanation:Arikamedu was a coastal settlement where ships from distant lands unloaded goods. Excavations there revealed a large brick warehouse, Mediterranean pottery such as amphorae (jars for wine or oil) and Arretine Ware (stamped red-glazed pottery from Italy), as well as Roman lamps, glassware, and gems. Some pottery was made locally using Roman designs. The ancient geographer Strabo, writing in the early 1st century CE, described a place called Poduca on the east coast of India where trade in pearls, ivory, and other goods took place. Based on archaeological evidence and Strabo’s account, historians identify Poduca as the Roman name for Arikamedu.Answer:A. Poduca