Tamil literature from Sangam age to contemporary times. - Question Bank
1. Modern Tamil literature, emerging in the 19th and 20th centuries, was influenced by:
2. The advent of printing technology in the 18th century marked a significant shift in Tamil literature, leading to:
3. The earliest extant Tamil grammar is:
4. The contribution of Avvaiyar to Tamil literature includes:
5. Which work provides a detailed account of the lives and deeds of the 63 Nayanmars?
6. The 'Ula' literature, often found in medieval Tamil works, focuses on the procession of a:
7. The concept of 'Muthollayiram' signifies poems related to the three crowned kings of the Tamil land, namely:
8. Who composed the devotional hymns known as 'Tevaram'?
9. The 'Sandesham' genre in Tamil literature, like 'Chulliyath Sandesham', is characterized by:
10. Which of the following is NOT a work from the Sangam period?
11. The 'Parani' genre of literature typically deals with:
12. The influence of 'Bhakti' movement is evident in the works of:
13. Which medieval Tamil work describes the various festivals and rituals prevalent in Tamil Nadu?
14. The 'Ramayanam' composed by Kambar is known for its:
15. Who is the author of 'Pattupattu'?
16. The 'Bhakti' literature significantly contributed to the development of:
17. The 'Ettuthokai' (Eight Anthologies) are characterized by their:
18. Which of the following is a collection of 400 didactic couplets, often attributed to Jain monks?
19. The literature of the Pallava period is noted for its contribution to:
20. Who composed the 'Purattirattu', a collection of didactic poems?
21. The 'Kalambagam' is a composite literary form consisting of how many different types of poems?
22. The 'Pattupattu' (Ten Idylls) are generally considered to be longer lyrical poems from which period?
23. Which Tamil poet is known for his 'Ula' poems, which describe the procession of a hero through the town?
24. The 'Muthollayiram' is a collection of poems celebrating the exploits of which three Tamil dynasties?
25. The Vijayanagara period witnessed the rise of prose literature and historical works like:
26. Who is considered the greatest exponent of the 'Virasaivism' movement in Tamil literature?
27. The 'Kalingathu Parani' by Jayankondar is an example of a medieval Tamil literary genre known as:
28. Which literary work is often considered a sequel to 'Silappatikaram'?
29. The 'Tiruvachakam', a significant work of devotional literature, was composed by:
30. The Chola period saw the flourishing of devotional literature, particularly the hymns of:
31. Who composed 'Naladiyar', a didactic work attributed to Jain monks?
32. The post-Sangam period saw the rise of Jain and Buddhist influences in Tamil literature, reflected in epics like:
33. Which Sangam period work is primarily focused on ethics and morality, similar to the Tirukkural?
34. The Siddhar tradition in Tamil literature is known for its emphasis on:
35. The 'Kamparamayanam', a Tamil version of the Ramayana, was composed by whom?
36. Who is credited with composing the 'Divya Prabandham', a compilation of Tamil devotional hymns of the Alvars?
37. The 'Eight Anthologies' (Ettuthokai) and 'Ten Idylls' (Pattuppattu) are key components of:
38. Which epic narrates the story of Kovalan and Kannagi?
39. The Sangam literature is broadly divided into three periods based on the patronage of which dynasties?
40. Who is the author of 'Periyapuranam', a hagiography of the Nayanmars?
41. The 'Tirukkural' by Tiruvalluvar is a treatise on:
42. Which of the following is NOT one of the Pancha Kavirajas (Five Great Epics)?
43. The Bhakti movement in Tamil literature is largely represented by the hymns of which set of saints?
44. Who composed the epic 'Cintamani'?
45. The 'Tolkappiyam', a seminal work on Tamil grammar and poetics, is attributed to which period?
46. Which of the 'Five Great Epics' (Aimperunkappiyangal) deals with the story of a Buddhist nun?
47. The 'Ahananuru' and 'Purananuru' are collections of poems from which literary period?
48. Who is considered the author of 'Manimekalai'?
49. The Sangam Age is generally believed to have flourished between which periods?
50. Which of the following epics is considered the first great Tamil epic?