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Statewise GK · Q76

Tamil Nadu GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 76

Q76

Who is called the father of pure Tamil movement ?

A.
Maraimalai Adigal
Answer
B.
Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaranar
C.
Bharathi
D.
Bhavanar

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Maraimalai Adigal (15 July 1876 - 15 September 1950) was a Tamil orator and writer and father of Pure Tamil movement. He was a fervent Saivite Hindu. He wrote more than 100 books, including works on original poems and dramas, but most famous are his books on his research into Tamil literature.