TNPSC Naladiyar (நாலடியார்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

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Updated: Apr 12, 2026

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TNPSC Naladiyar Quiz

நாலடியார்

Author: 8000 Jain Saints (சமண முனிவர்கள்) | Post-Sangam

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that are frequently asked in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 examinations.
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Work: Naladiyar (நாலடியார்)
Author: 8000 Jain Saints (சமண முனிவர்கள்)
Period: Post-Sangam
Category: Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works)
Religion/Philosophy: Jainism
Verse Count: 400
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams

Table of Contents

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

About Naladiyar (நாலடியார்)

Naladiyar belongs to the Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works) category of Tamil literature. It contains 400 quatrains (four-line verses). The work is divided into: Aram, Porul, Kamam. It is associated with Jainism philosophy. Key themes include: ethics, renunciation, impermanence.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: 8000 Jain Saints (சமண முனிவர்கள்)
Period: Post-Sangam
Contains 400 quatrains (four-line verses)
3 divisions: Aram, Porul, Kamam
Also known as: Vellala Vedam
Naaladi means four lines/feet
Called Vellala Vedam for its moral authority
Teaches impermanence of wealth and life

TNPSC Naladiyar MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

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Q1. How many divisions/sections does Naladiyar have?

A) 5

B) 6

C) 3 ✓

D) 2

Answer: 3

💡 Naladiyar has 3 divisions: Aram, Porul, Kamam.

Q2. Which of the following works was written by 8000 Jain Saints?

A) Bharathidasan Poems

B) Agananooru

C) Purananuru

D) Naladiyar ✓

Answer: Naladiyar

💡 8000 Jain Saints wrote Naladiyar.

Q3. Which statement about Naladiyar is TRUE?

A) Naladiyar belongs to the Pattupattu

B) Naaladi means four lines/feet ✓

C) Naladiyar was composed by Avvaiyar

D) Naladiyar promotes Christianity

Answer: Naaladi means four lines/feet

💡 Correct: Naaladi means four lines/feet.

Q4. Which of the following is NOT part of Patinenkilkanakku?

A) Pazhamozhi Naanooru

B) Agananooru ✓

C) Nanmanikadikai

D) Naladiyar

Answer: Agananooru

💡 Agananooru belongs to Ettuthogai, not Patinenkilkanakku.

Q5. What are the divisions of Naladiyar?

A) Aram, Porul, Inbam

B) Aram, Porul, Kamam ✓

C) Puhar, Madurai, Vanji

D) Ezhuthu, Sol, Porul

Answer: Aram, Porul, Kamam

💡 The divisions are: Aram, Porul, Kamam.

Q6. Which statement about Naladiyar is TRUE?

A) Naladiyar promotes Christianity

B) Called Vellala Vedam for its moral authority ✓

C) Naladiyar has 500 chapters

D) Naladiyar was composed by Avvaiyar

Answer: Called Vellala Vedam for its moral authority

💡 Correct: Called Vellala Vedam for its moral authority.

Q7. How many quatrains (four-line verses) are in Naladiyar?

A) 500

B) 300

C) 400 ✓

D) 200

Answer: 400

💡 Naladiyar contains 400 quatrains (four-line verses).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who wrote Naladiyar?

A: Naladiyar (நாலடியார்) was written by 8000 Jain Saints (சமண முனிவர்கள்).

Q: Is Naladiyar important for TNPSC exams?

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

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