Manimekali, a notable work within early Tamil literature, is categorised as which type of literary composition?
The correct answer is (a) An Epic
Explanation:
. Manimekalai is one of the Aimperumkappiyam (Five Great Tamil Epics).
. It is a sequel to Silappatikaram.
. Written by Sithalai Sattanar.
. Reflects Buddhist philosophy.
. Belongs to early Tamil literary tradition.
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Manimekali, a notable work within early Tamil literature, is categorised as which type of literary composition?
Which of the following statements about Bharata’s Natyashastra is/are correct?
1. It is dated by scholars between the second century BCE and the second century CE.
2. It analyses theatrical spectacle as an amalgam of speech, vocal and instrumental music, gesture, mime, etc.
3. The ground it covers is less extensive than Aristotle’s Poetics, its nearest ancient Greek counterpart.
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List – I (Newspapers) | List – II (Place where Published) |
A. Amrit Bazar Patrika | 1. Allahabad |
B. Leader | 2. Calcutta |
C. Times of India | 3. Bombay |
D. Prabha | 4. Kanpur |
Which philosophical work did Rammohan Roy write in 1803 analysing world religions through reason and social relevance?
The Milindapanho is a:
Name the author who wrote the famous book called 'Panchatantra'.
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