TNPSC Pazhamozhi Naanooru (பழமொழி நானூறு) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

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TNPSC Pazhamozhi Naanooru Quiz

பழமொழி நானூறு

Author: Munrurai Araiyar (முன்றுறை அரையர்) | 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: Pazhamozhi Naanooru (பழமொழி நானூறு)
Author: Munrurai Araiyar (முன்றுறை அரையர்)
Period: Post-Sangam
Category: Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works)
Religion/Philosophy: Secular
Verse Count: 400
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams

Table of Contents

About Pazhamozhi Naanooru (பழமொழி நானூறு)
Key Facts for TNPSC Exams
TNPSC Pazhamozhi Naanooru MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)
Frequently Asked Questions
More Tamil Literature Quizzes

About Pazhamozhi Naanooru (பழமொழி நானூறு)

Pazhamozhi Naanooru belongs to the Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works) category of Tamil literature. It contains 400 proverbial verses. Key themes include: proverbs, folk wisdom, ethics.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: Munrurai Araiyar (முன்றுறை அரையர்)
Period: Post-Sangam
Contains 400 proverbial verses
Also known as: 400 Proverbs
Pazham=old, Mozhi=word/saying = proverb
Each verse illustrates a traditional Tamil proverb
Preserves ancient Tamil folk wisdom in literary form

TNPSC Pazhamozhi Naanooru MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

Test your knowledge with these exam-pattern questions about Pazhamozhi Naanooru. Click each question to reveal the answer and explanation.

Q1. Which of the following is NOT part of Patinenkilkanakku?

A) Thirukkural

B) Purananuru ✓

C) Nanmanikadikai

D) Naladiyar

Answer: Purananuru

💡 Purananuru belongs to Ettuthogai, not Patinenkilkanakku.

Q2. Which statement about Pazhamozhi Naanooru is TRUE?

A) Each verse illustrates a traditional Tamil proverb ✓

B) Pazhamozhi Naanooru promotes Christianity

C) Pazhamozhi Naanooru belongs to the Pattupattu

D) Pazhamozhi Naanooru was composed by Avvaiyar

Answer: Each verse illustrates a traditional Tamil proverb

💡 Correct: Each verse illustrates a traditional Tamil proverb.

Q3. Pazhamozhi Naanooru is also known as:

A) Ramavataram

B) 400 Proverbs ✓

C) Vellala Vedam

D) Nedunthokai

Answer: 400 Proverbs

💡 Pazhamozhi Naanooru is also called 400 Proverbs.

Q4. Which statement about Pazhamozhi Naanooru is TRUE?

A) Pazhamozhi Naanooru was composed by Avvaiyar

B) Pazhamozhi Naanooru promotes Christianity

C) Pazhamozhi Naanooru was written in Sanskrit

D) Pazham=old, Mozhi=word/saying = proverb ✓

Answer: Pazham=old, Mozhi=word/saying = proverb

💡 Correct: Pazham=old, Mozhi=word/saying = proverb.

Q5. Which of the following works was written by Munrurai Araiyar?

A) Manimekalai

B) Kambaramayanam

C) Pazhamozhi Naanooru ✓

D) Thirukkural

Answer: Pazhamozhi Naanooru

💡 Munrurai Araiyar wrote Pazhamozhi Naanooru.

Q6. Pazhamozhi Naanooru belongs to which category of Tamil literature?

A) Patinenkilkanakku ✓

B) Ettuthogai

C) Grammar

D) Aimperum Kappiyangal

Answer: Patinenkilkanakku

💡 Pazhamozhi Naanooru is part of Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works).

Q7. Who is the author of Pazhamozhi Naanooru?

A) Bharathidasan

B) Kambar

C) Munrurai Araiyar ✓

D) Seethalai Sathanar

Answer: Munrurai Araiyar

💡 Pazhamozhi Naanooru (பழமொழி நானூறு) was written by Munrurai Araiyar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who wrote Pazhamozhi Naanooru?

A: Pazhamozhi Naanooru (பழமொழி நானூறு) was written by Munrurai Araiyar (முன்றுறை அரையர்).

Q: Is Pazhamozhi Naanooru important for TNPSC exams?

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

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