TNPSC Agananooru (அகநானூறு) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

March 1, 2026 Leelavathi A K

Updated: May 31, 2026

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TNPSC Agananooru Quiz

அகநானூறு

Author: Various Sangam Poets (145) (பல்வேறு சங்கப் புலவர்கள்) | Sangam Period

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that are frequently asked in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 examinations.
Updated for 2026 exam pattern.

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Work: Agananooru (அகநானூறு)
Author: Various Sangam Poets (145) (பல்வேறு சங்கப் புலவர்கள்)
Period: Sangam Period
Category: Ettuthogai (Eight Anthologies)
Religion/Philosophy: Secular
Verse Count: 400
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams

Table of Contents

About Agananooru (அகநானூறு)
Key Facts for TNPSC Exams
TNPSC Agananooru MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)
Frequently Asked Questions
More Tamil Literature Quizzes

About Agananooru (அகநானூறு)

Agananooru belongs to the Ettuthogai (Eight Anthologies) category of Tamil literature. It contains 400 poems. Key themes include: love, longing, union, separation.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: Various Sangam Poets (145) (பல்வேறு சங்கப் புலவர்கள்)
Period: Sangam Period
Contains 400 poems
Also known as: Nedunthokai (Long Anthology)
145 poets contributed to this anthology
Five Aham thinais: Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neytal, Palai
Aham = internal/love themes

TNPSC Agananooru MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

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Q1. Which statement about Agananooru is TRUE?

A) Agananooru promotes Christianity

B) Agananooru was composed by Avvaiyar

C) 145 poets contributed to this anthology ✓

D) Agananooru was written in Sanskrit

Answer: 145 poets contributed to this anthology

💡 Correct: 145 poets contributed to this anthology.

Q2. Who is the author of Agananooru?

A) Ilango Adigal

B) Various Sangam Poets (145) ✓

C) Bharathidasan

D) 8000 Jain Saints

Answer: Various Sangam Poets (145)

💡 Agananooru (அகநானூறு) was written by Various Sangam Poets (145).

Q3. Which of the following is NOT part of Ettuthogai?

A) Purananuru

B) Agananooru

C) Bharathidasan Poems ✓

Answer: Bharathidasan Poems

💡 Bharathidasan Poems belongs to Modern Tamil Literature, not Ettuthogai.

Q4. Which statement about Agananooru is TRUE?

A) Agananooru was composed by Avvaiyar

B) Agananooru was written in Sanskrit

C) Five Aham thinais: Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neytal, Palai ✓

D) Agananooru promotes Christianity

Answer: Five Aham thinais: Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neytal, Palai

💡 Correct: Five Aham thinais: Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neytal, Palai.

Q5. Agananooru is also known as:

A) Muppal

B) Nedunthokai (Long Anthology) ✓

C) Ulaga Podhu Marai

D) Vellala Vedam

Answer: Nedunthokai (Long Anthology)

💡 Agananooru is also called Nedunthokai (Long Anthology).

Q6. Which statement about Agananooru is TRUE?

A) Agananooru was written in Sanskrit

B) Agananooru has 500 chapters

C) Kurinji=mountain, Mullai=forest, Marutham=farmland, Neytal=seashore, Palai=desert ✓

D) Agananooru promotes Christianity

Answer: Kurinji=mountain, Mullai=forest, Marutham=farmland, Neytal=seashore, Palai=desert

💡 Correct: Kurinji=mountain, Mullai=forest, Marutham=farmland, Neytal=seashore, Palai=desert.

Q7. Which of the following works was written by Various Sangam Poets (145)?

A) Tholkappiyam

B) Agananooru ✓

C) Purananuru

D) Thirukkural

Answer: Agananooru

💡 Various Sangam Poets (145) wrote Agananooru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who wrote Agananooru?

A: Agananooru (அகநானூறு) was written by Various Sangam Poets (145) (பல்வேறு சங்கப் புலவர்கள்).

Q: Is Agananooru important for TNPSC exams?

A: Yes, Agananooru is frequently tested in TNPSC Group 1, 2, 2A, and 4 examinations under the General Tamil section.

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