UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Thirukkural is best described as:

  1. A classical Tamil text on ethics and moral wisdom
  2. A medieval Persian chronicle
  3. A Buddhist monastic code
  4. A colonial administrative manual

Answer

Correct Answer

A classical Tamil text on ethics and moral wisdom

Explanation

The Thirukkural is a classical Tamil text celebrated for ethical and moral wisdom. The other options refer to different literary or institutional traditions and do not describe this Sangam-era-linked work.

Topics: classical texts, history and culture, tamil literature, thirukkural