Q. With reference to the celebration of Tamil poet Pavendhar Bharathidasan’s legacy, consider the following statements: - The Tamil Nadu government will celebrate Bharathidasan’s birth anniversary as part of ‘Tamil Week’ from April 29 to May 5, 2025.
- Bharathidasan was mentored by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy during the early part of his career.
- Bharathidasan was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award during his lifetime.
- A new award titled ‘Bharathidasan Ilam Padaipaalar’ will be conferred upon young Tamil writers and poets.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
1 and 4 only
Notes: - Statement 1 is correct: CM M.K. Stalin announced that Bharathidasan’s birth anniversary will be celebrated during ‘Tamil Week’ (April 29 - May 5, 2025).
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Bharathidasan was mentored by Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi, not Periyar, though Periyar later honored him with the title ‘Puratchi Kavingyar’.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Bharathidasan was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award posthumously, not during his lifetime.
- Statement 4 is correct: The 'Bharathidasan Ilam Padaipaalar' award will be instituted to honor young Tamil writers/poets.