Classical Tamil Literature and Inscriptions

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What is the collective noun for a group of singers?

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What is the study of inscriptions called?

Q. Which of these works include Pathupaattu and Ettuthogai?

1. Tholkappiyam
2. Akathinai
3. Purathinai
4. Pathinen Melkanakku

Q. Select the incorrect statements about the ancient Tamil literature in the Sangam Age.

1. It had significant influences from Sanskrit.
2. Sangam poems revolve mainly around two themes: love and warfare.
3. Tolkappiyam is the oldest work that has survived from the Sangam Age.
4. It is largely silent on religious practices.

Q.

What has been described as the ‘cultural epitome’ of the Chola period?

1. The image of Nataraja

2. The Brihadeshwara temple

3. Gangaikonda-Cholapuram

4. None of the above

Q. Match the following:

X: Study of inscriptions

1. Sangam Age port
2. X
3. Historical narrative
4. An ornament

Q. Which government agency conducts archaeological excavation activities in India?

1. Department of Foreign Affairs
2. Department of Archaeology of India
3. Indian Archaeological Department
4. Archaeological Survey of India

Q. Among the two main categories of Sangam poems, is associated with love and family while is associated with war and heroism.

1. Akathinai
2. Pathupaattu
3. Ettuthogai
4. Purathinai

Q. Which of the above statements is/are true regarding Karnataka?
1- The Halmidi inscription is the oldest known Kannada language inscription in the Kannada language.
2- It is believed that the Halmidi inscription allegedly written during the reign of Kadamba king Kakustavarman.

1. Only 1
2. Both 1 & 2
3. Only 2
4. None of the above

Q. what are all the poetic devices used in the poem
on the grasshopper and the cricket
with 2 examples each

Q. Which of the following statements are true about inscriptions?

1. Inscriptions are scripted records.
2. Inscriptions are written on copper plates, coins, and rings.
3. The first significant inscriptions were in Prakrit.
4. The first significant inscriptions were in the Tamil-Brahmi script.

Q. Select the incorrect statements about the ancient Tamil literature in the Sangam Age.

1. It had significant influences from Sanskrit.
2. Sangam poems revolve mainly around two themes: love and warfare.
3. Tolkappiyam is the oldest work that has survived from the Sangam Age.
4. It is largely silent on religious practices.

Q. Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?

Q.

According to the poet, one should always take the road traveled by others before. (True/Not True) Explain this in your own words.

Q. What is the difference between diction and tone?

Q. Which of the following is implied by the poet's use of the word "still" (line 76245) ?

1. The father's pleased response to his son's refusal will continue indefinitely.
2. The father's jovial spirits were not ultimately dampened when his son did not assume the errand.
3. The game between the father and son will continue indefinitely.
4. The father did not express his gladness to his son.
5. The boy's father was disappointed when his son did not assume the errand.