Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions)
History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till
contemporary times - Thirukkural - Significance as a secular literature - Relevance to everyday life,
Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values - Relevance to Socio-politico-
economic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early
agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle; Evolution of 19th and 20th century
socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement,
Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements; Contributions of Thanthai Periyar
and Perarignar Anna.