What happens when the virama (್) is added below the Kannada consonant ಙ?
Hint:
Think about the function of the virama in Kannada script.
The inherent 'a' sound is added
The inherent 'a' sound is silenced
The consonant becomes a vowel
The consonant remains unchanged
Explanation
Adding the virama (್) below ಙ silences the inherent 'a' sound, allowing the consonant to join the next one directly.