TNPSC Nanmanikadikai (நான்மணிக்கடிகை) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

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TNPSC Nanmanikadikai Quiz

நான்மணிக்கடிகை

Author: Vilambi Naganar (விளம்பி நாகனார்) | Post-Sangam

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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: Nanmanikadikai (நான்மணிக்கடிகை)
Author: Vilambi Naganar (விளம்பி நாகனார்)
Period: Post-Sangam
Category: Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works)
Religion/Philosophy: Jainism
Verse Count: 106
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams

Table of Contents

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

About Nanmanikadikai (நான்மணிக்கடிகை)

Nanmanikadikai belongs to the Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works) category of Tamil literature. It contains 106 verses with four maxims each. It is associated with Jainism philosophy. Key themes include: moral maxims, wisdom.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: Vilambi Naganar (விளம்பி நாகனார்)
Period: Post-Sangam
Contains 106 verses with four maxims each
Also known as: Four Gem Pieces
Naal=four, Mani=gem, Kadikai=pieces
Each verse contains four independent moral maxims

TNPSC Nanmanikadikai MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

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Q1. How many verses with four maxims each are in Nanmanikadikai?

A) 276

B) 206

C) 6

D) 106 ✓

Answer: 106

💡 Nanmanikadikai contains 106 verses with four maxims each.

Q2. Which religion/philosophy does Nanmanikadikai primarily promote?

A) Christianity

B) Buddhism

C) Hinduism

D) Jainism ✓

Answer: Jainism

💡 Nanmanikadikai promotes Jainism philosophy.

Q3. Which statement about Nanmanikadikai is TRUE?

A) Nanmanikadikai promotes Christianity

B) Nanmanikadikai has 500 chapters

C) Each verse contains four independent moral maxims ✓

D) Nanmanikadikai was written in Sanskrit

Answer: Each verse contains four independent moral maxims

💡 Correct: Each verse contains four independent moral maxims.

Q4. Nanmanikadikai belongs to which category of Tamil literature?

A) Ettuthogai

B) Grammar

C) Patinenkilkanakku ✓

D) Aimperum Kappiyangal

Answer: Patinenkilkanakku

💡 Nanmanikadikai is part of Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works).

Q5. Which of the following is NOT part of Patinenkilkanakku?

A) Naladiyar

B) Pazhamozhi Naanooru

C) Thirukkural

D) Tholkappiyam ✓

Answer: Tholkappiyam

💡 Tholkappiyam belongs to Grammar, not Patinenkilkanakku.

Q6. Which of the following works was written by Vilambi Naganar?

A) Kambaramayanam

B) Nanmanikadikai ✓

C) Silapathikaram

D) Naladiyar

Answer: Nanmanikadikai

💡 Vilambi Naganar wrote Nanmanikadikai.

Q7. Who is the author of Nanmanikadikai?

A) Tholkappiyar

B) Kambar

C) Vilambi Naganar ✓

D) 8000 Jain Saints

Answer: Vilambi Naganar

💡 Nanmanikadikai (நான்மணிக்கடிகை) was written by Vilambi Naganar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who wrote Nanmanikadikai?

A: Nanmanikadikai (நான்மணிக்கடிகை) was written by Vilambi Naganar (விளம்பி நாகனார்).

Q: Is Nanmanikadikai important for TNPSC exams?

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

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