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Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is not correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. It is a treatise on grammar.
  2. It was composed between first to fourth century CE.
  3. It was part of the Sangam corpus.
  4. It was composed by Panini.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: It was composed by Panini.

Explanation: The correct answer is D. It was composed by Panini. Tolkappiyam is one of the oldest extant works in Tamil literature, dealing primarily with Tamil grammar and poetics. It is believed to have been composed between the 1st and 4th century CE, although some scholars date it earlier. It is associated with the Sangam age, but not directly a part of the Sangam corpus (i.e., Sangam poetry collections), though it is contemporaneous and foundational.