How is the inherent 'a' affected in the half letter <span data-bg-speak>ತ</span>್ (ta halant)?
Hint:Pay attention to the effect of the virama in the halant form of the letter <span data-bg-speak>ತ</span>
It makes the sound stronger
It silences the inherent 'a'
It changes the sound to a nasal sound
It doesn't change the inherent 'a'
Explanation
When the virama (್) is added below the consonant <span data-bg-speak>ತ</span> in Kannada, it silences the inherent 'a' and allows the consonant to join the next one directly.