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Q1.

Which of the following Sangam literature texts is traditionally classified among the 'Ettuthogai' (Eight Anthologies) and deals primarily with 'Puram' (external/heroic themes)?

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(A)

Kurunthogai

(B)

Purananuru

(C)

Akananuru

(D)

Nattinai

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Q2.

Consider the following statements regarding classical Sanskrit epics (Mahakavyas): 1. Ashvaghosha wrote Buddhacharita, which is a epic poem on the life of Gautama Buddha. 2. Kumarasambhava and Raghuvamsha are epics composed by Kalidasa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(A)

1 only

(B)

2 only

(C)

Both 1 and 2

(D)

Neither 1 nor 2

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