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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Classical Sangam corpus consists of Tholkappiyam, Ettuththokai and Paththuppattu.
2.Tholkappiyamis the earliest extant Tamil grammatical text dealing with poetry only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The Classical Sangam corpus consists of Tholkappiyam, the eight anthologies (Ettuththokai), Paththuppattu.

Tholkappiyam, attributed to Tholkappiyar, is the earliest extant Tamil grammatical text dealing not only with poetry but also the society and culture of the times.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. Consider the following statements: 1.The Classical Sangam corpus consists of Tholkappiyam, Ettuththokai and Paththuppattu. 2.Tholkappiyamis the earliest extant Tamil grammatical text dealing with poetry only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Classical Sangam corpus consists of Tholkappiyam, Ettuththokai and Paththuppattu.
2.Tholkappiyamis the earliest extant Tamil grammatical text dealing with poetry only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?