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Name the classical language in which the ancient grammar book Tolkappiyam was written.
Question

Name the classical language in which the ancient grammar book Tolkappiyam was written.

A.

Odia

B.

Prakrit

C.

Tamil

D.

Sanskrit

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Tamil
Explanation:
The Tolkappiyam is an ancient Tamil grammar text, which is one of the oldest surviving works in Tamil literature.
Tolkappiyam is a foundational text of the Sangam age and is divided into three sections: Ezhuttadikaram (letters), Solladikaram (words), and Poruladikaram (subject matter).​
Information Booster :
  • The Tolkappiyam provides detailed rules and classifications of Tamil phonology, morphology, and syntax.

  • Tamil is one of the Dravidian languages and is one of the oldest languages in the world with a rich literary tradition, recognized as a Classical Language of India.

  • It is attributed to Tolkappiyar, an ancient scholar, and is considered a foundational work on Tamil grammar, poetry, and rhetoric.

  • Tamil is a Classical Language of India with a rich literary and linguistic tradition.

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