Question

Which among the following statement/s about the development of Malayalam language is/are correct?

1. The Hortus Malabaricus was the first book containing the earliest passages in Malayalam letters
2. Samshepa Vedartham was the first fully fledged Malayalam work printed in Malayalam language
3. Varthamana Pusthakam of Kariyattil Ouseph Kattanar was the first travel account in Malayalam literature.

• A. ii only correct
• B. i, ii correct
• C. All are correct
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, ii correct

Varthamanappusthakam is a Malayalam travelogue written by Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar. It is the first ever travelogue written in an Indian Language.