Q. Who is the author of ‘Thirukkural’, a collection of couplets on ethics, politics, economy and love?
[A] Thiruvalluvar
[B] Shankaracharya
[C] Kambar
[D] Subramanya Bharathi
Answer: A
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Indian Prime Minister recently honored poet and philosopher Saint Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, originally celebrated on May 17-18, 1935.
Now observed on January 15-16 in Tamil Nadu during Pongal festivities, the day pays tribute to Thiruvalluvar, a revered cultural icon.
Known as Valluvar, his masterpiece, Thirukkural, consists of 1330 couplets covering ethics, politics, economy, and love. Divided into sections on virtue, wealth, and love, Thirukkural offers concise and poetic guidance on various aspects of life.
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