Multiple choice general knowledge

Periya Puranam is written by

  1. Appar

  2. Manickavasagar

  3. Sekkizhar

  4. Kambar
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Explanation

Periya Puranam, a Tamil epic poetry work that depicts the lives of the sixty-three Nayanars, was authored by Sekkizhar.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the authors of the Tamil literature text called "Periya Puranam."

Option A) Appar - This option is correct. Appar, also known as Thirunavukkarasar, is the author of Periya Puranam. Periya Puranam is a Tamil literature text that consists of the lives and stories of the 63 Nayanars, the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Option B) Manickavasagar - This option is incorrect. Manickavasagar is a different Tamil poet and saint who is known for his work called "Thiruvasagam."

Option C) Sekkizhar - This option is incorrect. Sekkizhar is the author of another significant Tamil literature text called "Periyapuranam," which is different from "Periya Puranam."

Option D) Kambar - This option is incorrect. Kambar is a renowned Tamil poet who is known for his work called "Kamba Ramayanam," an epic based on the Ramayana.

The correct answer is A) Appar. He is the author of Periya Puranam.

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