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The Correct Answer is People’s-welfare

Key Points

• The political ideas advocated by Valluvar in porutpal highly circumvent morals and noble principles. 
• “People’s-welfare” is the basic foundation of his contribution.
• Valluvar’s contribution to politics is applicable to the present democratic governance for the welfare of all the people.

Additional Information

• Thiruvalluvar’s work is marked by pragmatic idealism.
• Considered one of the greatest works ever written on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature.
• Three divisions of Thirrukural
  • Arathuppal
  • Porutpal and
  • Kamathuppal.
• The Kural is structured into 133 chapters, each containing 10 couplets (or kurals) for 1,330 couplets.
• The 133 chapters are grouped into three parts, or "books":
• Part I – Aram: Dealing with virtues independent of the surroundings (Chapters 1 to 38)
• Part II- Porul: Chapter dealing with Polity (Artha) – in other words, virtues with respect to the surroundings (Chapters 39 to 108).
• Part III – Inbam: Chapter dealing with Kama or virtues engrossed in conjugal human love (Chapters 109 to 133).
• Aram refers to ethical values for the holistic pursuit of life,
• Poruḷ refers to wealth obtained in an ethical manner guided by aṟam, and
• Inbam or kamam refers to pleasure and fulfillment of one's desires, also in an aṟam-driven manner

The Correct Answer is to Search for the different sources of income

Key Points

• A king should be an able-handed administrator in increasing the income of the government.
• Further, he should be an expert in handling the budget.
• English Couplet: A king is who treasures gains, stores up, defends,
                             And duly for his kingdom’s weal expends. (385)
  Couplet Explanation: At the first point, a king should search for different sources of income. For this, he calls it as“Iyatral”.​

Additional Information 

• Thiruvalluvar’s work is marked by pragmatic idealism.
• Considered one of the greatest works ever written on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature.
• Three divisions of Thirrukural
  • Arathuppal
  • Porutpal and
  • Kamathuppal.
• The Kural is structured into 133 chapters, each containing 10 couplets (or kurals) for 1,330 couplets.
• The 133 chapters are grouped into three parts, or "books":
• Part I – Aram: Dealing with virtues independent of the surroundings (Chapters 1 to 38)
• Part II- Porul: Chapter dealing with Polity (Artha) – in other words, virtues with respect to the surroundings (Chapters 39 to 108).
• Part III – Inbam: Chapter dealing with Kama or virtues engrossed in conjugal human love (Chapters 109 to 133).
• Aram refers to ethical values for the holistic pursuit of life,
• Poruḷ refers to wealth obtained in an ethical manner guided by aṟam, and
• Inbam or kamam refers to pleasure and fulfillment of one's desires, also in an aram-driven manner

The Correct Answer is 1&2 only

Key Points

• Thiruvalluvar, also called Valluvar, was a Tamil poet-saint
• He is thought to be linked to Jainism.
• He had contributed the Tirukkural or ‘Kural’ to the Sangam literature
• Tirukkural is comprised of 133 sections of 10 couplets each is divided into three books: Aram (virtue), Porul (government and society), and Kamam (love)
• The Tirukkural has been compared to the great books of the world’s major religions.
• Even though scholars differ widely over the estimation of the period of Thiruvalluvar, it is generally believed that he belongs to the Sangam age in Tamil Nadu around the third century A.D.
• Thiruvalluvar’s work is marked by pragmatic idealism.
• Considered one of the greatest works ever written on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature.
• Three divisions of Thirrukural
  • Arathuppal
  • Porutpal and
  • Kamathuppal.
• The Kural is structured into 133 chapters, each containing 10 couplets (or kurals), for a total of 1,330 couplets.
• The 133 chapters are grouped into three parts, or "books":
• Part I – Aram: Dealing with virtues independent of the surroundings (Chapters 1 to 38)
• Part II- Porul: Chapter dealing with Polity (Artha) – in other words, virtues with respect to the surroundings (Chapters 39 to 108).
• Part III – Inbam: Chapter dealing with Kama or virtues engrossed in conjugal human love (Chapters 109 to 133).
• Aram refers to ethical values for the holistic pursuit of life, poruḷ refers to wealth obtained in an ethical manner guided by aṟam, and inbam or kamam refers to pleasure and fulfillment of one's desires, also in an aṟam-driven manner.

The Correct Answer is Tamil.

Key Points:

• Dravidian languages, a family of around 70 languages mainly spoken in South Asia.
• The Dravidian languages are split into groups in the South, South-Middle Central, and North; these groups are further split into 24 subgroups.
• The Constitution of India acknowledges the four major literary languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.
• They are also official languages, respectively, of the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka (formerly Mysore).
• Tamil is the oldest of the four literary languages in the Dravidian family, with examples dating to the early Common Period.
• Tolkappiyam (1st–4th century CE; "Ancient Literature"), the first known work in the Tamil language, is a treatise on grammar and poetics.

Important Points:

• Until around the 9th century CE, Malayalam was the west coast dialect of Tamil. Geographically isolated by the steep Western Ghats from the main speech group, the dialect gradually evolved into a distinct language.
• Kannada is the official language in the state of Karnataka. The inscriptions in Kannada date from the 5th century CE, while Kavirajamarga ('The Royal Road of Poets'), the first literary work, is a ninth-century treatise on poetics.
• Telugu is spoken by the greatest population among the Dravidian languages. It is the third most frequently spoken of all Indian languages, after Hindi and Bengali. 

Correct Answer Communication

Key Points

• In general, language is a dominant symbol of identity and it is associated with the culture and sentiments of any society.
• Language is means of Communication.
• Part XVII of the Constitution deals with the official language in Articles 343 to 351. 
• Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 regional languages which were included in the Eighth Schedule.
• At present, 22 languages are recognized. 
• In 2004, the Government of India decided to create a new category of languages called “classical languages”. 
• So far, the six languages are granted the classical language status namely 
  • Tamil (2004), 
  • Sanskrit (2005), 
  • Telugu (2008), 
  • Kannada (2008),
  • Malayalam (2013)
  • Odia (2014).

The correct answer is 19.
Key Points 

• Senthamilch Semmel Dr. G.U. Pope came to South India in 1839.
• On reaching Chennai, the Pope first read a Tamil text and gave a speech at a place called 'Santhom'.
• An Englishman, his Tamil aura amazed the assembled Tamils.
• Shortly after starting to learn Tamil,
• In the idea that Europeans should also study and get benefit.
• He has mentioned that he has translated Tamil books into English.
• His English translations of Tirukkural and Thiruvasagam are special.
• While Pope lived in Thanjavur, he mastered Tamil literary grammar.
• Archive. Seeing that it was not easy for school students to read the textbooks like Tannool (1820-1908),
• He wrote and published some small Tamil grammar books.
• European. He wrote a book (Tamil Hand Book) for the circulation of the Tamil language.
• He wrote and published the history of Tamil Nadu, which was written in English, in Tamil.

The Correct Answer is Tamil.

Key Points:

• Dravidian languages, a family of around 70 languages mainly spoken in South Asia.
• The Dravidian languages are split into groups in the South, South-Middle Central, and North; these groups are further split into 24 subgroups.
• The Constitution of India acknowledges the four major literary languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.
• They are also official languages, respectively, of the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka (formerly Mysore).
• Tamil is the oldest of the four literary languages in the Dravidian family, with examples dating to the early Common Period.
• Tolkappiyam (1st–4th century CE; "Ancient Literature"), the first known work in the Tamil language, is a treatise on grammar and poetics.

Important Points:

• Until around the 9th century CE, Malayalam was the west coast dialect of Tamil. Geographically isolated by the steep Western Ghats from the main speech group, the dialect gradually evolved into a distinct language.
• Kannada is the official language in the state of Karnataka. The inscriptions in Kannada date from the 5th century CE, while Kavirajamarga ('The Royal Road of Poets'), the first literary work, is a ninth-century treatise on poetics.
• Telugu is spoken by the greatest population among the Dravidian languages. It is the third most frequently spoken of all Indian languages, after Hindi and Bengali. 

Correct Answer Communication

Key Points

• In general, language is a dominant symbol of identity and it is associated with the culture and sentiments of any society.
• Language is means of Communication.
• Part XVII of the Constitution deals with the official language in Articles 343 to 351. 
• Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 regional languages which were included in the Eighth Schedule.
• At present, 22 languages are recognized. 
• In 2004, the Government of India decided to create a new category of languages called “classical languages”. 
• So far, the six languages are granted the classical language status namely 
  • Tamil (2004), 
  • Sanskrit (2005), 
  • Telugu (2008), 
  • Kannada (2008),
  • Malayalam (2013)
  • Odia (2014).

The correct answer is 19.
Key Points 

• Senthamilch Semmel Dr. G.U. Pope came to South India in 1839.
• On reaching Chennai, the Pope first read a Tamil text and gave a speech at a place called 'Santhom'.
• An Englishman, his Tamil aura amazed the assembled Tamils.
• Shortly after starting to learn Tamil,
• In the idea that Europeans should also study and get benefit.
• He has mentioned that he has translated Tamil books into English.
• His English translations of Tirukkural and Thiruvasagam are special.
• While Pope lived in Thanjavur, he mastered Tamil literary grammar.
• Archive. Seeing that it was not easy for school students to read the textbooks like Tannool (1820-1908),
• He wrote and published some small Tamil grammar books.
• European. He wrote a book (Tamil Hand Book) for the circulation of the Tamil language.
• He wrote and published the history of Tamil Nadu, which was written in English, in Tamil.

Key Points

• According to Valluvar, the "Lamp with truth's pure radiance" symbolizes the removal of inner negativity in mankind.
• Valluvar was a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher, also known as Thiruvalluvar, who authored the Thirukkural.
• The Thirukkural is a classic Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets or Kurals, which provide moral guidance and wisdom.
• The "Lamp with truth's pure radiance" metaphorically represents the enlightenment and purity that truth brings to an individual's soul.

Additional Information

• Thirukkural:
  • The Thirukkural is one of the most revered texts in Tamil literature and is often referred to simply as the Kural.
  • It is divided into three sections: Aram (virtue), Porul (wealth), and Inbam (love), covering various aspects of life and ethics.
  • The work is praised for its universal truths and its applicability to all aspects of human life.
  • Thirukkural has been translated into many languages and continues to be studied and revered worldwide.
• Valluvar's Philosophy:
  • Valluvar's teachings emphasize the importance of moral values, ethics, and human virtues.
  • His works advocate for a life of righteousness, integrity, and truthfulness.
  • Valluvar's philosophy has had a profound influence on Tamil culture and literature.
  • His couplets provide guidance on various aspects of life, including governance, family life, and personal conduct.
• Metaphor of Light:
  • In literature and philosophy, light is often used as a metaphor for truth, knowledge, and enlightenment.
  • The imagery of a lamp or light dispelling darkness is a common symbol for the eradication of ignorance and negativity.
  • Many cultures and religions use the metaphor of light to represent divine presence, wisdom, and purity.

The Correct Answer is Morals

Key Points

• The political ideas advocated by Valluvar in porutpal highly circumvent morals and noble principles. 
• “People’s-welfare” is the basic foundation of his contribution.
• Valluvar’s contribution to politics is majorly applicable to the present democratic governance for the great welfare of all the people.​

Additional Information

• Thiruvalluvar’s work is marked by pragmatic idealism.
• Considered one of the greatest works ever written on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature.
• Three divisions of Thirrukural
  • Arathuppal
  • Porutpal and
  • Kamathuppal.
• The Kural is structured into 133 chapters, each containing 10 couplets (or kurals) for 1,330 couplets.
• The 133 chapters are grouped into three parts, or "books":
• Part I – Aram: Dealing with virtues independent of the surroundings (Chapters 1 to 38)
• Part II- Porul: Chapter dealing with Polity (Artha) – in other words, virtues with respect to the surroundings (Chapters 39 to 108).
• Part III – Inbam: Chapter dealing with Kama or virtues engrossed in conjugal human love (Chapters 109 to 133).
• Aṟam refers to ethical values for the holistic pursuit of life,
• Poruḷ refers to wealth obtained in an ethical manner guided by aṟam, and
• Inbam or kamam refers to pleasure and fulfillment of one's desires, also in an aṟam-driven manner

The Correct Answer is Rain
Key Points

• In the monarchical rule, integrity and ideal governance for all periods were advocated by Valluvar.
• People of all regions expect rain for their growth; likewise, citizens of a nation expect integrity and the ideal rule of the king.

Additional Information

• Thiruvalluvar’s work is marked by pragmatic idealism.
• Considered one of the greatest works ever written on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature.
• Three divisions of Thirrukural
  • Arathuppal
  • Porutpal and
  • Kamathuppal.
• The Kural is structured into 133 chapters, each containing 10 couplets (or kurals) for 1,330 couplets.
• The 133 chapters are grouped into three parts, or "books":
• Part I – Aram: Dealing with virtues independent of the surroundings (Chapters 1 to 38)
• Part II- Porul: Chapter dealing with Polity (Artha) – in other words, virtues with respect to the surroundings (Chapters 39 to 108).
• Part III – Inbam: Chapter dealing with Kama or virtues engrossed in conjugal human love (Chapters 109 to 133).
• Aram refers to ethical values for the holistic pursuit of life,
• Poruḷ refers to wealth obtained in an ethical manner guided by aṟam, and
• Inbam or kamam refers to pleasure and fulfillment of one's desires, also in an aṟam-driven manner

The Correct Answer is People’s-welfare

Key Points

• The political ideas advocated by Valluvar in porutpal highly circumvent morals and noble principles. 
• “People’s-welfare” is the basic foundation of his contribution.
• Valluvar’s contribution to politics is applicable to the present democratic governance for the welfare of all the people.

Additional Information

• Thiruvalluvar’s work is marked by pragmatic idealism.
• Considered one of the greatest works ever written on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature.
• Three divisions of Thirrukural
  • Arathuppal
  • Porutpal and
  • Kamathuppal.
• The Kural is structured into 133 chapters, each containing 10 couplets (or kurals) for 1,330 couplets.
• The 133 chapters are grouped into three parts, or "books":
• Part I – Aram: Dealing with virtues independent of the surroundings (Chapters 1 to 38)
• Part II- Porul: Chapter dealing with Polity (Artha) – in other words, virtues with respect to the surroundings (Chapters 39 to 108).
• Part III – Inbam: Chapter dealing with Kama or virtues engrossed in conjugal human love (Chapters 109 to 133).
• Aram refers to ethical values for the holistic pursuit of life,
• Poruḷ refers to wealth obtained in an ethical manner guided by aṟam, and
• Inbam or kamam refers to pleasure and fulfillment of one's desires, also in an aṟam-driven manner

The Correct Answer is to Search for the different sources of income

Key Points

• A king should be an able-handed administrator in increasing the income of the government.
• Further, he should be an expert in handling the budget.
• English Couplet: A king is who treasures gains, stores up, defends,
                             And duly for his kingdom’s weal expends. (385)
  Couplet Explanation: At the first point, a king should search for different sources of income. For this, he calls it as“Iyatral”.​

Additional Information 

• Thiruvalluvar’s work is marked by pragmatic idealism.
• Considered one of the greatest works ever written on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature.
• Three divisions of Thirrukural
  • Arathuppal
  • Porutpal and
  • Kamathuppal.
• The Kural is structured into 133 chapters, each containing 10 couplets (or kurals) for 1,330 couplets.
• The 133 chapters are grouped into three parts, or "books":
• Part I – Aram: Dealing with virtues independent of the surroundings (Chapters 1 to 38)
• Part II- Porul: Chapter dealing with Polity (Artha) – in other words, virtues with respect to the surroundings (Chapters 39 to 108).
• Part III – Inbam: Chapter dealing with Kama or virtues engrossed in conjugal human love (Chapters 109 to 133).
• Aram refers to ethical values for the holistic pursuit of life,
• Poruḷ refers to wealth obtained in an ethical manner guided by aṟam, and
• Inbam or kamam refers to pleasure and fulfillment of one's desires, also in an aram-driven manner

The Correct Answer is Assertion (A) is true. Reason (R ) is the correct explanation of the Assertion

Key Points

•  In the monarchical rule, integrity and ideal governance for all periods were advocated by Valluvar.
• People from all regions expect rain for their growth; likewise, citizens of a nation expect integrity and the ideal rule of the king.
• English Couplet: All earth looks up to heaven where raindrops fall;
                             All subjects look to the king that ruleth all. (542)

• Couplet Explanation: In this couplet, Valluvar indicates “Kol” as an ideal rule that is not only applies to monarchy but also for democracy.

Additional Information Monarchy

• Monarchy is a political system in which supreme authority is vested in the monarch,
• In Monarchy, an individual ruler functions as head of state.
• It typically acts as a political-administrative organization and as a social group of nobility known as “court society.”

Difference Between Monarchy and Democracy

• Monarchy is a political system based on the sovereignty of a single ruler.
• Democracy, a term that means “rule by the people,” is a political system in which laws, policies, leaders, and major state undertakings are decided directly or indirectly by the citizens.