The Sangam text Tolkappiyam is a work on

Q. The Sangam text Tolkappiyam is a work on

(a) Astronomy

(b) Grammar

(c) Music

(d) Medicine

Ans: (b) Grammar

Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Grammar.

The Tolkappiyam is a Tamil Sangam text that is primarily focused on the subject of grammar. It is considered one of the oldest surviving works on Tamil grammar and is attributed to the ancient Tamil sage Tolkappiyar. The Tolkappiyam provides detailed insights into the rules and structure of the Tamil language, including its phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics. It is an important literary and linguistic work that has greatly influenced the development of Tamil literature and language.