What does the virama (್) do when added below the consonant ಳ?
Hint:
Pay attention to the description of the half letter ಳ್
It adds an extra sound to the consonant
It changes the pronunciation of the consonant to a different sound
It silences the inherent 'a' and allows this consonant to join the next one directly
It makes the consonant larger in size
Explanation
The virama (್) is used to silence the inherent 'a' in the consonant ಳ, allowing it to join the next consonant directly.