TNPSC Purananuru (புறநானூறு) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

March 1, 2026 Leelavathi A K

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

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TNPSC Purananuru Quiz

புறநானூறு

Author: Various Sangam Poets (157) (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.
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Work: Purananuru (புறநானூறு)
Author: Various Sangam Poets (157) (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 Purananuru (புறநானூறு)
Key Facts for TNPSC Exams
TNPSC Purananuru MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)
Frequently Asked Questions
More Tamil Literature Quizzes

About Purananuru (புறநானூறு)

Purananuru belongs to the Ettuthogai (Eight Anthologies) category of Tamil literature. It contains 400 poems. Key themes include: war, valor, generosity, death, kingship.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: Various Sangam Poets (157) (பல்வேறு சங்கப் புலவர்கள்)
Period: Sangam Period
Contains 400 poems
Also known as: Pura + Naanooru
157 poets contributed to this anthology
Five Puram thinais: Vetchi, Vanji, Uzhiñai, Thumhai, Vaghai
Puram = external/public themes

TNPSC Purananuru MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

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

Q1. Purananuru belongs to which category of Tamil literature?

A) Ettuthogai ✓

B) Modern Tamil Literature

C) Aimperum Kappiyangal

D) Patinenkilkanakku

Answer: Ettuthogai

💡 Purananuru is part of Ettuthogai (Eight Anthologies).

Q2. Which statement about Purananuru is TRUE?

A) Avvaiyar and Kapilar are notable contributors ✓

B) Purananuru promotes Christianity

C) Purananuru belongs to the Pattupattu

D) Purananuru has 500 chapters

Answer: Avvaiyar and Kapilar are notable contributors

💡 Correct: Avvaiyar and Kapilar are notable contributors.

Q3. Which statement about Purananuru is TRUE?

A) 157 poets contributed to this anthology ✓

B) Purananuru has 500 chapters

C) Purananuru promotes Christianity

D) Purananuru was written in Sanskrit

Answer: 157 poets contributed to this anthology

💡 Correct: 157 poets contributed to this anthology.

Q4. Which statement about Purananuru is TRUE?

A) Primary source for Chola, Chera, Pandya history ✓

B) Purananuru was composed by Avvaiyar

C) Purananuru belongs to the Pattupattu

D) Purananuru was written in Sanskrit

Answer: Primary source for Chola, Chera, Pandya history

💡 Correct: Primary source for Chola, Chera, Pandya history.

Q5. Who is the author of Purananuru?

A) Kambar

B) Subramania Bharathiyar

C) Various Sangam Poets (157) ✓

D) Munrurai Araiyar

Answer: Various Sangam Poets (157)

💡 Purananuru (புறநானூறு) was written by Various Sangam Poets (157).

Q6. How many poems are in Purananuru?

A) 400 ✓

B) 500

C) 200

D) 300

Answer: 400

💡 Purananuru contains 400 poems.

Q7. Which statement about Purananuru is TRUE?

A) Purananuru was composed by Avvaiyar

B) Puram = external/public themes ✓

C) Purananuru was written in Sanskrit

D) Purananuru promotes Christianity

Answer: Puram = external/public themes

💡 Correct: Puram = external/public themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who wrote Purananuru?

A: Purananuru (புறநானூறு) was written by Various Sangam Poets (157) (பல்வேறு சங்கப் புலவர்கள்).

Q: Is Purananuru important for TNPSC exams?

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

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