Question

With reference to the evolution of the Malayalam language, consider the following statement/s:Which of these is/are correct?

1. The word 'Jannal' came to the Malayalam language from Portuguese.
2. 'Diwan' is a word that came to Malayalam from Arab language.
3. 'Samkshepa Vedartham' is the first printed book in Malayalam.

• A. 1 only
• B. All of these
• C. 3 only
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. All of these

Samkshepa Vedartham.

• This was the first ever book published Malayalam .
• It was printed in Rome in 1772.
• This book was a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians.
• It was written by Clement Pianius