Q. Which of the following literary works is an example of an eight-anthology (Ettuthokai)?

[A] Maduraikkanji

[B] Pattinappalai

[C] Ahanuru

[D] ThiruMurugatrupadai

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

Ettuthokai are the eight anthologies. They consist of works like Natrinai, Kuruntogai, Ainkurunuru, Pathitrupathu, Paripadal, Kalittogai, Ahanuru (compiled by Rudrasarman), and Purananuru.

The other options—Maduraikkanji, Pattinappalai, and ThiruMurugatrupadai—are works that belong to Pattuppattu (10 idylls).

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