TNPSC Silapathikaram (சிலப்பதிகாரம்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

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TNPSC Silapathikaram Quiz

சிலப்பதிகாரம்

Author: Ilango Adigal (இளங்கோ அடிகள்) | Post-Sangam (2nd century CE)

Practice TNPSC Silapathikaram (சிலப்பதிகாரம்) questions with detailed answers
and explanations. This quiz covers important topics from Silapathikaram by Ilango Adigal
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: Silapathikaram (சிலப்பதிகாரம்)
Author: Ilango Adigal (இளங்கோ அடிகள்)
Period: Post-Sangam (2nd century CE)
Category: Aimperum Kappiyangal (Five Great Epics)
Religion/Philosophy: Jainism
Verse Count: N/A
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams

Table of Contents

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

About Silapathikaram (சிலப்பதிகாரம்)

Silapathikaram belongs to the Aimperum Kappiyangal (Five Great Epics) category of Tamil literature. The work is divided into: Puhar Kandam, Madurai Kandam, Vanji Kandam. It is associated with Jainism philosophy. Key themes include: justice, fate, chastity, revenge. Notable characters: Kannagi, Kovalan, Madhavi, Nedunchezhian. The narrative is set in Chola, Pandya, Chera kingdoms.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: Ilango Adigal (இளங்கோ அடிகள்)
Period: Post-Sangam (2nd century CE)
3 divisions: Puhar Kandam, Madurai Kandam, Vanji Kandam
Also known as: Story of the Anklet
Ilango Adigal was brother of Cheran Senguttuvan
Kannagi burned Madurai for the unjust death of Kovalan
Silambu means anklet, Athikaram means story

TNPSC Silapathikaram MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

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

Q1. Which statement about Silapathikaram is TRUE?

A) Silapathikaram belongs to the Pattupattu

B) Silapathikaram promotes Christianity

C) Silambu means anklet, Athikaram means story ✓

D) Silapathikaram was composed by Avvaiyar

Answer: Silambu means anklet, Athikaram means story

💡 Correct: Silambu means anklet, Athikaram means story.

Q2. Which of the following works was written by Ilango Adigal?

A) Bharathidasan Poems

B) Naladiyar

C) Silapathikaram ✓

D) Kambaramayanam

Answer: Silapathikaram

💡 Ilango Adigal wrote Silapathikaram.

Q3. How many divisions/sections does Silapathikaram have?

A) 6

B) 5

C) 3 ✓

D) 2

Answer: 3

💡 Silapathikaram has 3 divisions: Puhar Kandam, Madurai Kandam, Vanji Kandam.

Q4. Which statement about Silapathikaram is TRUE?

A) Set in all three ancient Tamil kingdoms ✓

B) Silapathikaram has 500 chapters

C) Silapathikaram was composed by Avvaiyar

D) Silapathikaram promotes Christianity

Answer: Set in all three ancient Tamil kingdoms

💡 Correct: Set in all three ancient Tamil kingdoms.

Q5. Which of the following is NOT part of Aimperum Kappiyangal?

A) Kambaramayanam

B) Manimekalai

C) Thirukkural ✓

D) Silapathikaram

Answer: Thirukkural

💡 Thirukkural belongs to Patinenkilkanakku, not Aimperum Kappiyangal.

Q6. What are the divisions of Silapathikaram?

A) Aram, Porul, Inbam

B) Puhar, Madurai, Vanji

C) Puhar Kandam, Madurai Kandam, Vanji Kandam ✓

D) Ezhuthu, Sol, Porul

Answer: Puhar Kandam, Madurai Kandam, Vanji Kandam

💡 The divisions are: Puhar Kandam, Madurai Kandam, Vanji Kandam.

Q7. Which statement about Silapathikaram is TRUE?

A) Silapathikaram belongs to the Pattupattu

B) Silapathikaram has 500 chapters

C) Silapathikaram was written in Sanskrit

D) Ilango Adigal was brother of Cheran Senguttuvan ✓

Answer: Ilango Adigal was brother of Cheran Senguttuvan

💡 Correct: Ilango Adigal was brother of Cheran Senguttuvan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who wrote Silapathikaram?

A: Silapathikaram (சிலப்பதிகாரம்) was written by Ilango Adigal (இளங்கோ அடிகள்).

Q: Is Silapathikaram important for TNPSC exams?

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

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