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Question

Which of the following works relates to Tamil grammar ?

The correct answer is
Tolkappiyam

The given question asks about a work related to Tamil grammar. Let's evaluate the options provided:

  • Ahananuru: This is a classical Tamil poetic work that is part of the ancient Sangam literature. It is an anthology consisting of 400 love poems, not related to grammar.
  • Kural: Also known as "Tirukkural," this work contains 1,330 couplets dealing with various aspects of life such as ethics, politics, and love. While it is an important literary work, it does not relate specifically to Tamil grammar.
  • Tolkappiyam: This is an ancient Tamil text considered the earliest work on Tamil grammar. It is a comprehensive treatise on grammar, poetics, and the science of letters (phonetics) in Tamil. Hence, this is the correct answer.
  • Padirruppattu: Another part of Sangam literature, this anthology contains 80 poems and focuses on songs of praise for the Chera kings. This too does not pertain to grammar.

Based on this evaluation, the work related to Tamil grammar is Tolkappiyam.

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Important Questions from Sangam Age

  1. In which of the following cities was the Sangam assemblies held?

  2. 'Manimegalai' a Buddhist work was inspired by the logical system of which philosopher?

  3. The most defining literary features of the Sangam tradition are

    A. Tamilakam

    B. Puram

    C. Prabandham

    D. Akam

    E. Sodh

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

  4. Match List I  with  List II

    List I

    List II

    A.

    Neithal

    I.

    Forest

    B.

    Mullai

    II.

    Dryland

    C.

    Palai

    III.

    Seashore

    D.

    Kurunji

    IV.

    Mountaineous land


    Choose the  correct  answer from the options given below:
  5. Match List I with List II

    List I

    List II

    (A)

    Mullai

    (I)

    Arid rerrain

    (B)

    Palai

    (II)

    Riverine tract

    (C)

    Kurinchi

    (III)

    Pastoral region

    (D)

    Marutam

    (IV)

    Mountainous region

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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