Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sangam Literature. Which of the following is incorrect?

• A. It is the earliest Tamil text and secular in nature.
• B. It is arranged in eight Anthologies called Ettuttokai
• C. It has two main groups, Patinenkilkanakku (18 lower collections) and the Pattupattu (ten songs). The former is older than the latter.
• D. Sangam texts deals only with the artistic poems and lacks the mention of social-economic-political life of people .

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It has two main groups, Patinenkilkanakku (18 lower collections) and the Pattupattu (ten songs). The former is older than the latter.

Purandardasa was another great omposer of Carnatic music. Thyagaraja is revered both as a saint and an artist and epitomises the essence of Carnatic music. The main compositions are known as kriti and are devotional in nature. The three great musicians experimented with new forms. Flute, veena, nadaswaram, mridangam, ghatam are some of the instruments to accompany Carnatic music.