Question

Which of the following sets correctly represents three gems of Kannada literature?
A.Pampa, Ranna, Harihara
B.Pampa, Harihara, Janna
C.Pampa, Ranna, Ponna
D.Ranna, Janna, Ponna

Answer 1

Hint:We will discuss Kannada literature and three gems.Kannada literature is the corpus of written forms of Kannada language. It is a member of Dravidian family languages spoken mainly in Indian state of Karnataka and written in script languages.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss the language and script.Kannada literature is the corpus of written forms of Kannada language. It is a member of Dravidian family languages spoken mainly in Indian state of Karnataka and written in script languages. It is divided into three linguistic phases: old middle and modern. The characteristics are categorized as jain, veerashaiva and Vaishnava. In the fourteenth century major upheavals in the geopolitics of Southern India. the Vijay Nagara empire was against these invasions from north by Muslim empires therefore it created atmosphere which was conducive to the development of fine arts in the world and age of Kannada literature. There was a competition between Vaishnava and Veerashaiva writers; there always has been a literary dispute between these two sects. King Devaraya second there was acute rivalry which led to organized processions in honor of classics. Kumar Vyasa belonged to this period and was one of the most influential poets of the time he used metaphors and earned the title which means emperor of the land of metaphors. Kumar Valmiki wrote the first adaptation of the epic Ramayana.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:In the fourteenth century major upheavals in the geopolitics of Southern India. the Vijay Nagara empire was against these invasions from north by Muslim empires therefore it created atmosphere which was conducive to the development of fine arts in the world and age of Kannada literature.