Q. The last anthology or group of Sangam literature, known as ‘Ten Idylls’, is :
(a) Tolkappiyam
(b) Kural
(c) Manimekalai
(d) Pattupattu
Ans: (d) Pattupattu
Explanation:
The correct answer is (d) Pattupattu.
The last anthology or group of Sangam literature is known as ‘Ten Idylls’ or ‘Pattupattu’. It is a collection of ten long narrative poems composed by various poets during the Sangam period in ancient Tamil literature. These poems provide insights into the social, cultural, and literary aspects of that time. The Pattupattu is an important work that reflects the rich literary heritage of the Sangam era.
