Classical Tamil Literature and Inscriptions

Q. Which of these works include Pathupaattu and Ettuthogai?

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

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. 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. Pair the following texts of classical Tamil literature with the correct classifications.


X: Pathinen Kilkanakku

1. Mullaipaattu
2. Nattrinai
3. Thirukkural
4. X
5. Ettuthogai
6. Pathupaattu

Q. Match the following:

X: Study of inscriptions

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