Question

Ram says Tirukkural is a classical Tamil composition written by a Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. Uma says Thiruvalluvar is a notable contemporary of the Second Sangam.

Who is right?

• A. Ram is right.
• B. Uma is right.
• C. Both are right.
• D. Both are wrong.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ram is right.

The Tirukkural, a classical Tamil composition, was written by a Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. He is said to have lived sometime between the 2nd and the 6th century CE and is a notable contemporary of the Third Sangam. The Tirukkural is a very important composition of the Tamil Sangam period, and it throws light on various aspects of the life of the ancient Tamils.