Q. With reference to Tolkāppiyam, consider the following statements:
1. It was authored by Tolkappiyar.
2. It is considered the earliest of Tamil literary work.
3. The entire book consists of poems about a man and his wife.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is a unique work on grammar and poetics.It consists of three parts of nine sections each. The three parts deals with Ezhuthu (letter), Col (word) and Porul (subject matter).
