TNPSC Silapathikaram (சிலப்பதிகாரம்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026
TNPSC Silapathikaram Quiz
சிலப்பதிகாரம்
Author: Ilango Adigal (இளங்கோ அடிகள்) | Post-Sangam (2nd century CE)
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that are frequently asked in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 examinations.
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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
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. Silapathikaram is also known as:
Q2. Silapathikaram belongs to which category of Tamil literature?
Q3. Which of the following is NOT part of Aimperum Kappiyangal?
Q4. Who is the author of Silapathikaram?
Q5. Which character appears in Silapathikaram?
Q6. Which statement about Silapathikaram is TRUE?
Q7. What are the divisions of Silapathikaram?
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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