TNPSC Kambaramayanam (கம்பராமாயணம்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026
TNPSC Kambaramayanam Quiz
கம்பராமாயணம்
Author: Kambar (கம்பர்) | 12th century CE
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that are frequently asked in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 examinations.
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Author: Kambar (கம்பர்)
Period: 12th century CE
Category: Aimperum Kappiyangal (Five Great Epics)
Religion/Philosophy: Hinduism
Verse Count: 10566
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams
About Kambaramayanam (கம்பராமாயணம்)
Kambaramayanam belongs to the Aimperum Kappiyangal (Five Great Epics) category of Tamil literature. It contains 10566 verses (paadalgal). The work is divided into: Bala Kandam, Ayodhya Kandam, Aranya Kandam, Kishkinda Kandam, Sundara Kandam. It is associated with Hinduism philosophy. Key themes include: dharma, devotion, valor. Notable characters: Rama, Sita, Ravana, Hanuman.
Key Facts for TNPSC Exams
- Author: Kambar (கம்பர்)
- Period: 12th century CE
- Contains 10566 verses (paadalgal)
- 6 divisions: Bala Kandam, Ayodhya Kandam, Aranya Kandam, Kishkinda Kandam, Sundara Kandam
- Also known as: Ramavataram
- Patron: Sadaiyappa Vallal
- First presented at: Chidambaram Nataraja temple
- Adaptation of Valmiki’s Sanskrit Ramayana
- Kambar earned the title Kavichakravarthi (Emperor of Poets)
- Written during the reign of Kulottunga Chola III
TNPSC Kambaramayanam MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)
Test your knowledge with these exam-pattern questions about Kambaramayanam. Click each question to reveal the answer and explanation.
Q1. Which religion/philosophy does Kambaramayanam primarily promote?
Q2. Which character appears in Kambaramayanam?
Q3. Which of the following is NOT part of Aimperum Kappiyangal?
Q4. Which statement about Kambaramayanam is TRUE?
Q5. Where was Kambaramayanam first presented?
Q6. Which character appears in Kambaramayanam?
Q7. Which of the following works was written by Kambar?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote Kambaramayanam?
A: Kambaramayanam (கம்பராமாயணம்) was written by Kambar (கம்பர்).
Q: Is Kambaramayanam important for TNPSC exams?
A: Yes, Kambaramayanam is frequently tested in TNPSC Group 1, 2, 2A, and 4 examinations under the General Tamil section.
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