TNPSC Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026
TNPSC Thirukkural Quiz
திருக்குறள்
Author: Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்) | Sangam Literature (3rd century BCE – 3rd century CE)
Practice TNPSC Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) questions with detailed answers.
This quiz covers important topics from Thirukkural by Thiruvalluvar
that are frequently asked in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 examinations.
Updated for 2026 exam pattern.
Author: Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்)
Period: Sangam Literature (3rd century BCE – 3rd century CE)
Category: Ethics / Aṟam, Poruḷ, Inpam
TNPSC Importance: Extremely High – Questions appear in every TNPSC exam
About Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்)
The Thirukkural is a classic Tamil text consisting of 1330 couplets (kurals) organized into 133 chapters. It covers ethics (Aram), polity and economy (Porul), and love (Inbam).
Key Facts for TNPSC Exams
- Three divisions: Aram, Porul, Inbam
- 133 chapters with 10 couplets each
- Author: Thiruvalluvar
- Other names: Ulaga Podhu Marai, Deiva Nool
- First translated to Latin by Constanzo Beschi
- G.U. Pope’s English translation is most famous
Total Chapters: 133
Total Verses/Couplets: 1330
TNPSC Thirukkural MCQ Quiz
Test your knowledge with these frequently asked questions about Thirukkural.
Q1. How many chapters are in Thirukkural?
Q2. Who is the author of Thirukkural?
Q3. What are the three divisions of Thirukkural?
Q4. How many couplets are in Thirukkural?
Q5. Thirukkural is also known as?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote Thirukkural?
A: Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) was written by Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்).
Q: Is Thirukkural important for TNPSC exams?
A: Yes, Thirukkural is Extremely High – Questions appear in every TNPSC exam for TNPSC examinations. Questions about this work appear regularly in Group 1, 2, and 4 exams.
Q: Which TNPSC exams ask questions about Thirukkural?
A: Questions about Thirukkural appear in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4, and VAO exams under the General Tamil section.
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