TNPSC Tholkappiyam (தொல்காப்பியம்) Quiz & Study Notes 2026

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Updated: Apr 12, 2026

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TNPSC Tholkappiyam Quiz

தொல்காப்பியம்

Author: Tholkappiyar (தொல்காப்பியர்) | Pre-Sangam / Early Sangam

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Work: Tholkappiyam (தொல்காப்பியம்)
Author: Tholkappiyar (தொல்காப்பியர்)
Period: Pre-Sangam / Early Sangam
Category: Tamil Grammar Treatise
Religion/Philosophy: Secular
Verse Count: 1612
TNPSC Relevance: Frequently asked in Group 1, 2, 2A, 4 exams

Table of Contents

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

About Tholkappiyam (தொல்காப்பியம்)

Tholkappiyam belongs to the Tamil Grammar Treatise category of Tamil literature. It contains 1612 sutras (aphorisms). The work is divided into: Ezhuthathikaram (Letters), Solathikaram (Words), Porulathikaram (Themes). Key themes include: grammar, phonology, morphology, poetics.

Key Facts for TNPSC Exams

Author: Tholkappiyar (தொல்காப்பியர்)
Period: Pre-Sangam / Early Sangam
Contains 1612 sutras (aphorisms)
3 divisions: Ezhuthathikaram (Letters), Solathikaram (Words), Porulathikaram (Themes)
Tholkappiyar’s teacher: Sage Agasthya
First presented at: Pandya court
Oldest surviving Tamil grammar work
Each division has 9 iyals = 27 total
Athangottu Aasan witnessed its presentation

TNPSC Tholkappiyam MCQ Quiz (7 Questions)

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Q1. Which statement about Tholkappiyam is TRUE?

A) Tholkappiyam has 500 chapters

B) Each division has 9 iyals = 27 total ✓

C) Tholkappiyam was composed by Avvaiyar

D) Tholkappiyam belongs to the Pattupattu

Answer: Each division has 9 iyals = 27 total

💡 Correct: Each division has 9 iyals = 27 total.

Q2. What are the divisions of Tholkappiyam?

A) Aram, Porul, Inbam

B) Ezhuthu, Sol, Porul

C) Puhar, Madurai, Vanji

D) Ezhuthathikaram (Letters), Solathikaram (Words), Porulathikaram (Themes) ✓

Answer: Ezhuthathikaram (Letters), Solathikaram (Words), Porulathikaram (Themes)

💡 The divisions are: Ezhuthathikaram (Letters), Solathikaram (Words), Porulathikaram (Themes).

Q3. Who is the author of Tholkappiyam?

A) Various Sangam Poets (145)

B) Munrurai Araiyar

C) Thiruvalluvar

D) Tholkappiyar ✓

Answer: Tholkappiyar

💡 Tholkappiyam (தொல்காப்பியம்) was written by Tholkappiyar.

Q4. Which statement about Tholkappiyam is TRUE?

A) Tholkappiyam was written in Sanskrit

B) Tholkappiyar was a disciple of Sage Agasthya ✓

C) Tholkappiyam promotes Christianity

D) Tholkappiyam belongs to the Pattupattu

Answer: Tholkappiyar was a disciple of Sage Agasthya

💡 Correct: Tholkappiyar was a disciple of Sage Agasthya.

Q5. Tholkappiyam belongs to which category of Tamil literature?

A) Ettuthogai

B) Patinenkilkanakku

C) Modern Tamil Literature

D) Grammar ✓

Answer: Grammar

💡 Tholkappiyam is part of Tamil Grammar Treatise.

Q6. Where was Tholkappiyam first presented?

A) Thanjavur Big Temple

B) Pandya court ✓

C) Chola court

D) Madurai Meenakshi temple

Answer: Pandya court

💡 Tholkappiyam was first presented at Pandya court.

Q7. How many divisions/sections does Tholkappiyam have?

A) 5

B) 2

C) 6

D) 3 ✓

Answer: 3

💡 Tholkappiyam has 3 divisions: Ezhuthathikaram (Letters), Solathikaram (Words), Porulathikaram (Themes).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who wrote Tholkappiyam?

A: Tholkappiyam (தொல்காப்பியம்) was written by Tholkappiyar (தொல்காப்பியர்).

Q: Is Tholkappiyam important for TNPSC exams?

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

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