Kannada Literature

Q. Kannada literature was notably influenced by during the Medieval Era.

1. Islam
2. Christianity
3. Jainism

Q. From the following, select the writers who were known as "the three gems of Kannada literature".

1. Pampa
2. Bana
3. Ponna
4. Ranna

Q. Which of the following scholars did not write in Kannada?

1. Panini
2. Pampa
3. Kamban
4. Ranna

Q. Statement 1: Kannada literature witnessed the notable influence of Jainism during the medieval period.

Statement 2: Shantipuran by Ponna made attempts to elucidate various aspects of Jainism or the tirthankaras.

1. Statement 1 and 2 are correct, with Statement 2 being an indication of Statement 1.
2. Statement 1 and 2 and both factually incorrect.
3. Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect and is not an indication of Statement 1.
4. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, but Statement 2 is not an indication of Statement 1.

Q. Which of the following religion influenced Kannada literature during the medieval time?

1. Buddhism
2. Hinduism
3. Islam
4. Jainism