The General Tamil syllabus for the TNPSC Group 2 exam covers various aspects of the Tamil language, literature, grammar, and culture. Here’s a general outline of the topics usually included in the syllabus:
- தமிழ் இலக்கியம் (Tamil Literature):
- Major works and authors in Tamil literature from ancient times to modern era.
- Literary movements and their significance.
- Important literary forms such as poetry (கவிதை), prose (நாட்டுக்கதை), and drama (நாடகம்).
- தமிழ் வரலாறு மற்றும் உலகச் சரித்திரம் (Tamil History and World History):
- Significant events, personalities, and periods in Tamil history.
- Contribution of Tamil Nadu to Indian history.
- General knowledge of world history with emphasis on major civilizations, revolutions, and movements.
- தமிழ் இலக்கிய வாங்கியம் (Tamil Literary Criticism):
- Basic concepts of literary criticism and analysis.
- Understanding literary devices, themes, and styles used in Tamil literature.
- தமிழ் இலக்கிய வடிவம் (Tamil Literary Forms):
- Detailed study of various literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.
- Analysis of notable works and their characteristics.
- தமிழ் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு மற்றும் தமிழ் வடிவமைப்பு (Tamil Translation and Tamil Grammar):
- Translation exercises to test language proficiency.
- Basic grammar including syntax, morphology, and semantics.
- Rules of Tamil grammar and usage.
- தமிழ் மற்றும் பொதுஅறிவு (Tamil and General Knowledge):
- General knowledge questions related to Tamil language, literature, and culture.
- Awareness of current affairs related to Tamil Nadu.
- தமிழ் கட்டுரை (Tamil Essay):
- Writing essays on various topics to assess language proficiency and expression.
Candidates preparing for the General Tamil section of the TNPSC Group 2 exam should refer to standard textbooks on Tamil literature, grammar, and culture. Regular practice in reading, writing, and comprehension in Tamil is essential to excel in this section. Additionally, solving previous years’ question papers and mock tests can help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and improve their performance.