TNPSC Group 2 Prelims General Tamil 2022
TNPSC Group 2 · 2022 Question Paper — official PDF with answer key, plus exam pattern and recurring topics for focused revision.
Comprising 100 questions, the General Tamil paper rigorously tests candidates on Ilakkanam (Grammar), Ilakkiyam (Literature), and Tamil Arignargal (Scholars). The question style is deeply traditional, heavily featuring match-the-following grids for author-work pairs and direct queries on classical texts. Grammatical questions often require identifying root words, analyzing sentence structures, or correcting structural errors (Vazhu). There is a balanced distribution between ancient Sangam literature (Ettuthogai, Pathuppattu) and modern Tamil scholars' contributions. The questions are set at the SSLC level but demand high precision due to the vastness of the prescribed syllabus.
- Verchol (Root Word) Identification and Verb Forms
- Sentence Type Identification (Seivinai, Seyapattuvinai, Thanvinai)
- Alphabetical Ordering of Tamil Words (Agaravarisai)
- Pazhamozhi (Proverbs) and Uvamai (Similes) Meanings
- Ettuthogai and Pathuppattu: Authors, Line counts, and Famous Quotes
- Bhakti Literature: Alwars, Nayanmars, and Pathigams
- Kambaramayanam and Silappatikaram: Characters and Verses
- Modern Tamil Scholars: Pseudonyms, Awards, and Journals
- Pizhai Thirutham (Error Spotting and Correction)
- Sittrilakkiyam (Minor Literature): Kuravanji, Thoodhu, Pallu