TNPSC Group IV · General Tamil — Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test

Modern Tamil Literature

Tamil writing from the 19th century to the present.

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  • Q1 · Modern Tamil Literature · EASY

    Subramania Bharathi is known as the 'Mahakavi' (Great Poet) of Tamil literature. Which of the following best describes his contribution to modern Tamil poetry?

  • Q2 · Modern Tamil Literature · MEDIUM

    Bharathidasan, the revolutionary poet of Tamil Nadu, was greatly influenced by Subramania Bharathi. Which social and political movement did Bharathidasan primarily support through his poetry?

  • Q3 · Modern Tamil Literature · MEDIUM

    R. Krishnamurthy, popularly known as 'Kalki', made significant contributions to modern Tamil literature. In which literary form did Kalki achieve widespread popularity?

  • Q4 · Modern Tamil Literature · HARD

    Pudumaipithan is considered a pioneer of the modern Tamil short story. What was the distinctive feature of his writing style that set him apart from his contemporaries?

  • Q5 · Modern Tamil Literature · MEDIUM

    Jayakanthan was a prominent modern Tamil writer who won the Jnanpith Award. Which of the following themes was central to his literary works?

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