What is the effect of adding the virama (್) below the Kannada letter ಕ?
Hint:
Think about how the virama affects the pronunciation of ಕ.
It changes the pronunciation of ಕ to a different sound.
It silences the inherent 'a' and allows ಕ to join the next consonant directly.
It makes ಕ a silent letter.
Explanation
When a virama (್) is added below the Kannada letter ಕ, it silences the inherent 'a' and allows ಕ to join the next consonant directly.