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TNPSC Group 4 2012 question paper with answer key

2012 · G4

Questions 69 to 78 of 200

By TNPSC Guide editorial team · Last updated: 28.10.2026

1. Question 69

   Who had written the following lines ? “Ellorum Inbuttrikka Ninaipathuve Allamal Verondrariyen Parā Paramē’

   1. A. Thaiyumanavar
   2. B. Vallalar
   3. C. Arunagirinathar
   4. D. Kumarakuruparar.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: A. Thaiyumanavar

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 39, question 69; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 69: A)

2. Question 70

   Which type of Kutriyalugaram takes place in the word ‘Viraku’ ?

   1. A. Vanthodar Kutriyalugaram
   2. B. Menthodar Kutriyalugaram
   3. C. Uiyirthodar Kutriyalugaram
   4. D. Idaithodar Kutriyalugaram.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: C. Uiyirthodar Kutriyalugaram

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 40, question 70; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 70: C)

3. Question 71

   Who has compiled Thirumuraikal ?

   1. A. Rajarajan I
   2. B. Kulothungan III
   3. C. Nambiyandar Nambi
   4. D. Karuvur Devar.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: C. Nambiyandar Nambi

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 40, question 71; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 71: C)

4. Question 72

   Which literature deals with the five disciplines to be followed in life ?

   1. A. Silappathikaram
   2. B. Manimegalai
   3. C. Seevaga Sinthamani
   4. D. Valaiyapathi.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. Manimegalai

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 40, question 72; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 72: B)

5. Question 73

   Who is the author of Iniyavai Narpathu ?

   1. A. Vilambi Naganar
   2. B. Kabilar
   3. C. Poothan Senthanar
   4. D. Madurai Kannan Koothanar.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: C. Poothan Senthanar

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 40, question 73; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 73: C)

6. Question 74

   Which one of the following persons got Sahitya Academy award for Puthu Kavithai ?

   1. A. Vairamuthu
   2. B. Thilagavathi
   3. C. Erode Thamizanban
   4. D. Indra Parthasarathi.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: C. Erode Thamizanban

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 41, question 74; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 74: C)

7. Question 75

   How many Human emotions are mentioned by Tholkappiyar ?

   1. A. Seven
   2. B. Eight
   3. C. Nine
   4. D. Ten.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. Eight

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 41, question 75; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 75: B)

8. Question 76

   Which one of the following poetry lines is not written by Bharathiyar ?

   1. A. Nemirntha Nannadai
   2. B. Tamizhan Enruoru Enamundu
   3. C. Thani Oruvanukku Unnavilaiyenil
   4. D. Kakai Kuruve Engal Sathi.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. Tamizhan Enruoru Enamundu

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 41, question 76; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 76: B)

9. Question 77

   Which one of the following is considered as a great character in human being ?

   1. A. Kollena Kodothal
   2. B. Eeyan Enral
   3. C. Kollaen Enral
   4. D. Eeyana Erathal.
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: C. Kollaen Enral

   Provisional answer key

   Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 42, question 77; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 77: C)

10. Question 78

    Who released gold coin for Thiruvalluvar in British period ?

    1. A. G. U. Pope
    2. B. Caldwell
    3. C. Ellize
    4. D. Vinsulo.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. Ellize

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 42, question 78; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 78: C)