TNPSC Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

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Updated: Apr 12, 2026

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TNPSC Thirukkural Quiz

திருக்குறள்

Author: Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்) | Sangam (3rd century BCE – 3rd century CE)

Practice TNPSC Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) questions with detailed answers
and explanations. 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.

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Work: Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்)
Author: Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்)
Period: Sangam (3rd century BCE – 3rd century CE)
Category: Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works)
Religion/Philosophy: Secular/Universal
Verse Count: 1330
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams

Table of Contents

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

About Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்)

Thirukkural belongs to the Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works) category of Tamil literature. It contains 1330 couplets (kurals). The work is divided into: Aram (Virtue), Porul (Wealth), Inbam (Love). Key themes include: ethics, governance, love, morality.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்)
Period: Sangam (3rd century BCE – 3rd century CE)
Contains 1330 couplets (kurals)
3 divisions: Aram (Virtue), Porul (Wealth), Inbam (Love)
Also known as: Ulaga Podhu Marai, Deiva Nool, Poyyamozhi
Aram has 38 chapters, Porul has 70, Inbam has 25
Thiruvalluvar Day is on Thai 2nd (Jan 15-16)
‘Kural’ means short verse/couplet

TNPSC Thirukkural MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

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

Q1. Which statement about Thirukkural is TRUE?

A) Thirukkural promotes Christianity

B) Thirukkural was written in Sanskrit

C) Thiruvalluvar Day is on Thai 2nd (Jan 15-16) ✓

D) Thirukkural has 500 chapters

Answer: Thiruvalluvar Day is on Thai 2nd (Jan 15-16)

💡 Correct: Thiruvalluvar Day is on Thai 2nd (Jan 15-16).

Q2. Which statement about Thirukkural is TRUE?

A) Thirukkural was composed by Avvaiyar

B) Thirukkural promotes Christianity

C) Thirukkural has 500 chapters

D) Also called ‘Muppal’ meaning three divisions ✓

Answer: Also called ‘Muppal’ meaning three divisions

💡 Correct: Also called ‘Muppal’ meaning three divisions.

Q3. Who is the author of Thirukkural?

A) Thiruvalluvar ✓

B) Munrurai Araiyar

C) 8000 Jain Saints

D) Seethalai Sathanar

Answer: Thiruvalluvar

💡 Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) was written by Thiruvalluvar.

Q4. Thirukkural is also known as:

A) Ulaga Podhu Marai ✓

B) Vellala Vedam

C) Muppal

D) Tamil Vedam

Answer: Ulaga Podhu Marai

💡 Thirukkural is also called Ulaga Podhu Marai.

Q5. How many divisions/sections does Thirukkural have?

A) 3 ✓

B) 2

C) 6

D) 5

Answer: 3

💡 Thirukkural has 3 divisions: Aram (Virtue), Porul (Wealth), Inbam (Love).

Q6. Thirukkural belongs to which category of Tamil literature?

A) Patinenkilkanakku ✓

B) Grammar

C) Modern Tamil Literature

D) Aimperum Kappiyangal

Answer: Patinenkilkanakku

💡 Thirukkural is part of Patinenkilkanakku (Eighteen Minor Works).

Q7. Which statement about Thirukkural is TRUE?

A) Thirukkural was composed by Avvaiyar

B) Thirukkural has 500 chapters

C) Thirukkural belongs to the Pattupattu

D) 133 × 10 = 1330 total kurals ✓

Answer: 133 × 10 = 1330 total kurals

💡 Correct: 133 × 10 = 1330 total kurals.

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

Q: How many questions can I practice here?

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Q: Do questions repeat?

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