Q. The author of ‘Kural or Muppal’, a treatise on polity, ethics and social norms, was
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Tiruvalluvar
Explanation:
Tiruvalluvar was the author of the ‘Tirukkural’, also known as ‘Kural’ or ‘Muppal’.
The Tirukkural is a classic Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets (kurals) divided into three sections:
- Aram (ethics)
- Porul (polity)
- Inbam (love)
It is one of the most revered works in Tamil literature, covering moral guidance, governance, and personal conduct.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- (A) Sittalai Sattanar – Author of Manimekalai, a Tamil Buddhist epic.
- (B) Tolakapiyyar – Author of Tolkappiyam, an ancient Tamil grammar book.
- (D) Illango Adigal – Author of Silappatikaram, one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature.
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Tiruvalluvar
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Tiruvalluvar was the author of the ‘Tirukkural’, also known as ‘Kural’ or ‘Muppal’.
The Tirukkural is a classic Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets (kurals) divided into three sections:
- Aram (ethics)
- Porul (polity)
- Inbam (love)
It is one of the most revered works in Tamil literature, covering moral guidance, governance, and personal conduct.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- (A) Sittalai Sattanar – Author of Manimekalai, a Tamil Buddhist epic.
- (B) Tolakapiyyar – Author of Tolkappiyam, an ancient Tamil grammar book.
- (D) Illango Adigal – Author of Silappatikaram, one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature.
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Tiruvalluvar