Which of the following statements are true about A. K. Ramanujan?

1. A. He is a poet of the sixties.
2. B. His poetry draws on his Hindu heritage.
3. C. He has a poor sense of rhythm.
4. D. He makes poor use of akam techniques.
5. E. He uses akam techniques.

1. AC, D and E only
2. BA, B and E only
3. CB, C and D only
4. DB, D and E only

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Correct answer: B. A, B and E only

Explanation

Ramanujan's first collection, The Striders, appeared in 1966. His poems mine family and Hindu tradition, and as translator of Tamil Sangam poetry (The Interior Landscape, 1967) he uses the akam (inner, love) landscape conventions skilfully.