Q. With reference to Sangam literature, which of the following are included in the Padinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works)?
  1. Tirukkural
  2. Palamoli
  3. Naladiyar
  4. Acharakkovai
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Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: Padinenkilkanakku, or Eighteen Minor Works, consists of moral and ethical texts of Tamil literature. Tirukkural, Palamoli, Naladiyar, and Acharakkovai are all included in this group. Tirukkural by Tiruvalluvar, Palamoli by Munrurai Araiyar, Naladiyar, and Acharakkovai emphasize morality, ethics, and daily conduct.
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