art_culture medium True/False

The 'Tirukkural', a classic Tamil ethical text, was traditionally transmitted through oral recitation before being committed to palm-leaf manuscripts.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Tirukkural by Thiruvalluvar (c. 1st-5th century CE) was preserved through oral tradition (guru-shishya parampara) before being transcribed on palm leaves. This dual transmission ensured textual accuracy across generations.

Topic Manuscripts - Regional Traditions
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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