Match Tamil Literature Authors List I List II

This question requires matching classical Tamil literary works presented in List I with their respective authors listed in List II.

• Kural (a): This ancient Tamil didactic text, the Kural, was authored by Tiruvalluvar. Therefore, the match for (a) is (ii).
• Tirumurai (b): The Tirumurai is a twelve-volume collection of medieval Tamil Shaivite devotional poetry compiled by Nambi Andar Nambi. Thus, the match for (b) is (iv).
• Silappadikaram (c): This epic poem, Silappadikaram, considered a masterpiece of Tamil literature, was written by Ilango Adigal. Hence, the match for (c) is (i).
• Manimekalai (d): The Tamil epic Manimekalai, which continues the story of Silappadikaram, is attributed to the poet Sattanar. So, the match for (d) is (iii).

Combining these matches, we get the sequence: a-(ii), b-(iv), c-(i), d-(iii).

This corresponds to the correct option: 2.