Multiple choice general knowledge

Which book is also known as the 'Veda of the South' or Fifth Veda ?

  1. Tolkappiyam

  2. Tirukkural

  3. Silappadikaram

  4. Manimekalai
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Explanation

Tirukkural, authored by Tiruvalluvar, is often called the 'Fifth Veda' or 'Veda of the South' because of its universal wisdom and ethical teachings. It's a classic Tamil text on ethics and morality. Tolkappiyam is a grammar work, while Silappadikaram and Manimekalai are epic poems - all important Tamil classics but not referred to as the Fifth Veda.

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