Consider the following statements regarding Sangam literature:1. Melka...
- Major eighteen works were called asMelkannakku .18 Minor works were calledKilkanakku. Many of the social events arepresented in this literature like economy inancient time etc. showing social evolution.Tolkapiyyam, Silppadikaram and Manimeklaiwere also written during this time.
- Tolkkappiyam deals with grammar andPoetics.
- Silappadikarm deals with love story in whicha dignatory called Kovalan prefers acourtesan called Madhavi of kaveripattanamto his noble wedded wife Kannagi andManimekalai is another story which dealswith adventures of the daughter born out ofunion of Kovalan and Madhavi.
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Consider the following statements regarding Sangam literature:1. Melka...
Statement 1: Melkannakku contains the major work of narrative text written during this period.
Statement 2: Tolkapiyyam centres around a love story between a courtesan and a dignatory.
Statement 3: Silppadikaram deals with grammar and poetics.
Correct answer: b) 1 only
Explanation:
The Sangam literature refers to the ancient Tamil literature that was created during the Sangam period in ancient South India. The Sangam period is believed to have lasted from 300 BCE to 300 CE. It is known for its rich literary tradition, with works covering a wide range of subjects including poetry, drama, narrative texts, grammar, and poetics.
Statement 1: Melkannakku contains the major work of narrative text written during this period.
Melkannakku is a grammar text written by the poet Tolkappiyar. It is not a major work of narrative text but rather a treatise on Tamil grammar. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: Tolkapiyyam centres around a love story between a courtesan and a dignatory.
Tolkappiyam, written by Tolkappiyar, is one of the earliest known works of Tamil grammar and poetics. It is not a love story between a courtesan and a dignitary. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
Statement 3: Silppadikaram deals with grammar and poetics.
Silappadikaram, also known as The Tale of an Anklet, is one of the five great epics of Tamil literature. It was written by the poet Ilango Adigal. Silappadikaram is a narrative epic that tells the story of the life and adventures of Kovalan and Kannagi. It does not deal with grammar and poetics. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
In conclusion, neither statement 1, 2, nor 3 is correct. The correct answer is option b) 1 only.