Question

Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Anukampa Dasakam	Kumaranasan
Pracheena Malayalam	Sree Narayana Guru
Gramavrikshathile Kuyil	Pandit Karuppan
Jathikummi	Chattampi Swamikal

• A. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
• B. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
• C. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
• D. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Literary Works of Kerala Renaissance Leaders

• Anukampa Dasakam: Authored by Sree Narayana Guru. It is a devotional poem consisting of ten stanzas (Dasakam) reflecting on compassion (Anukampa). Sree Narayana Guru was a great social reformer and philosopher who advocated for 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man'.

• Pracheena Malayalam: Written by Chattampi Swamikal. This is a critical historical work that explores the ancient history, caste system, and social structures of Kerala, challenging many prevailing historical narratives of the time.

• Gramavrikshathile Kuyil: A famous poem composed by Kumaranasan. It is an elegy written in memory of Sree Narayana Guru. Kumaranasan is known as one of the 'Mahakavis' of modern Malayalam literature and a key disciple of the Guru.

• Jathikummi: Written by Pandit Karuppan. This work serves as a scathing critique of the caste system prevalent in society. Pandit Karuppan is famously referred to as the 'Lincoln of Kerala' for his efforts in uplifting the marginalized communities.