TNPSC Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

March 1, 2026 Leelavathi A K

Updated: May 31, 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) Aram has 38 chapters, Porul has 70, Inbam has 25 ✓

B) Thirukkural has 500 chapters

C) Thirukkural belongs to the Pattupattu

D) Thirukkural was composed by Avvaiyar

Answer: Aram has 38 chapters, Porul has 70, Inbam has 25

💡 Correct: Aram has 38 chapters, Porul has 70, Inbam has 25.

Q2. Which statement about Thirukkural is TRUE?

A) Thirukkural was written in Sanskrit

B) Thirukkural has 500 chapters

C) 133 × 10 = 1330 total kurals ✓

D) Thirukkural was composed by Avvaiyar

Answer: 133 × 10 = 1330 total kurals

💡 Correct: 133 × 10 = 1330 total kurals.

Q3. How many couplets (kurals) are in Thirukkural?

A) 1130

B) 1230

C) 1430

D) 1330 ✓

Answer: 1330

💡 Thirukkural contains 1330 couplets (kurals).

Q4. Thirukkural is also known as:

A) Nedunthokai

B) Ulaga Podhu Marai ✓

C) Muppal

D) Tamil Vedam

Answer: Ulaga Podhu Marai

💡 Thirukkural is also called Ulaga Podhu Marai.

Q5. Who is the author of Thirukkural?

A) Vilambi Naganar

B) Thiruvalluvar ✓

C) Various Sangam Poets (157)

D) Tholkappiyar

Answer: Thiruvalluvar

💡 Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்) was written by Thiruvalluvar.

Q6. Which of the following works was written by Thiruvalluvar?

A) Silapathikaram

B) Thirukkural ✓

C) Kambaramayanam

D) Pazhamozhi Naanooru

Answer: Thirukkural

💡 Thiruvalluvar wrote Thirukkural.

Q7. Which of the following is NOT part of Patinenkilkanakku?

A) Pazhamozhi Naanooru

B) Bharathiyar Poems ✓

C) Thirukkural

D) Nanmanikadikai

Answer: Bharathiyar Poems

💡 Bharathiyar Poems belongs to Modern Tamil Literature, not Patinenkilkanakku.

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.

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