PGLAW 2017 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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100.

The Epics 'Silappadikaram' Refers To The

A: Story Of Rama

B: Jain Elements In The Storyline

C: Culture Of Sri Lankan Buddhists

D: Cult Of Shakti Worship

The answer is: B

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Explanation

As a literary work, Silappadikaram is held in high regard by the Tamil people.

It is written by poet-prince from Ilango Adigal.

The epic revolves around Kannagi, who having lost her husband to a miscarriage of justice at the court of the Pandyan Dynasty, wreaks her revenge on his kingdom.