What is the purpose of adding the **virama (್)** below **ಚ**?
Hint:
Think about what happens when a virama is added to a consonant in Kannada.
To add an inherent 'a' to the consonant
To silence the inherent 'a' and allow the consonant to join the next one directly
To change the shape of the consonant
To remove the inherent 'a' and make the consonant independent
Explanation
Adding the virama (್) below **ಚ** silences the inherent 'a' and allows the consonant to join the next one directly.