| 1. |
First Malayalam Dictionary was compiled by |
| A. | Dr.Herman Gundart |
| B. | Robert Clive |
| C. | Arnos Pathri |
| D. | Al Meda |
| Answer» A. Dr.Herman Gundart | |
| 2. |
How many times Gandhiji visited Kerala |
| A. | Six Times |
| B. | Five Times |
| C. | Four Times |
| D. | Eight Times |
| Answer» B. Five Times | |
| 3. |
Sahaodarn Ayyapan launched “mishrabhojanam” programme on |
| A. | ) 1941 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1978 |
| Answer» A. ) 1941 | |
| 4. |
Philosophy of Advaita is developed by |
| A. | Sankaracharya |
| B. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| C. | Chatambi Swamikal |
| D. | Vaikunda Swamigal |
| Answer» A. Sankaracharya | |
| 5. |
The First Europeans to come to Kerala (India) was |
| A. | The Portuguese |
| B. | Britishers |
| C. | Dutch |
| D. | Romans |
| Answer» A. The Portuguese | |
| 6. |
When did Gandhi visit Kerala for the first time |
| A. | August 18, 1920 |
| B. | 23 August 1919 |
| C. | 30 August 1921 |
| D. | 21 August 1934 |
| Answer» A. August 18, 1920 | |
| 7. |
Four fold division of Caste is Known as |
| A. | Chathurvanya |
| B. | Saptanga |
| C. | Manipravalam |
| D. | Sastra |
| Answer» A. Chathurvanya | |
| 8. |
The Malabar Rebellion was started in |
| A. | 1925 |
| B. | 1921 |
| C. | 1917 |
| D. | 1930 |
| Answer» B. 1921 | |
| 9. |
What was the real name of Chattambi Swamikal |
| A. | Ayyappan |
| B. | Kunjan pillai |
| C. | Nanu |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Kunjan pillai | |
| 10. |
Who published the monthly Al-Islam |
| A. | Malik Dinar |
| B. | Abdul Khadar Moulavi |
| C. | Abdul Rehman |
| D. | Shaik Zainuddin |
| Answer» B. Abdul Khadar Moulavi | |
| 11. |
The first General Election in Travancore was held in |
| A. | 1941 |
| B. | 1948 |
| C. | 1881 |
| D. | 1888 |
| Answer» B. 1948 | |
| 12. |
What is the importance of 1836 in the History of Travancore |
| A. | Submitted Malayali Memorial |
| B. | The first census was conducted |
| C. | Temple entry proclamation |
| D. | Submitted Ezhava Memorial |
| Answer» B. The first census was conducted | |
| 13. |
Who was the head of the Navy Force of Zamorin |
| A. | Kurichiyar |
| B. | Kunjalimarakkar |
| C. | Both of them |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Kunjalimarakkar | |
| 14. |
Father of Library Movementt In Kerala |
| A. | Chithira Thirunal |
| B. | P.N Panikar |
| C. | Sardar K.M Panikar |
| D. | Joseph Mundaserri |
| Answer» B. P.N Panikar | |
| 15. |
The Movement that led to the formation of the first PSC in the state of Travancore was |
| A. | Vaikom Satyagraha |
| B. | Malayali Memorial |
| C. | Chanar Revolt |
| D. | Nivarthana Agitation |
| Answer» D. Nivarthana Agitation | |
| 16. |
Devadsi System in the temple in south Travencore was abolished the regency of |
| A. | Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma |
| B. | Sethu Lakshmi Bai |
| C. | Ayiliam Thirunal |
| D. | Uthradam Thirunal Marthandavarma |
| Answer» B. Sethu Lakshmi Bai | |
| 17. |
The London Mission Society (LMS) at Nagarcoil established in 1816 under the Patronage of |
| A. | Sethu Lakshmi Bayi |
| B. | Gouri Parvathi Bayi |
| C. | Dharmaraja |
| D. | Gouri Lakshmi Bayi |
| Answer» B. Gouri Parvathi Bayi | |
| 18. |
Who was the founder of Samutva Samajam |
| A. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| C. | Chattambi Swamikal |
| D. | Vaikunda Swamikal |
| Answer» D. Vaikunda Swamikal | |
| 19. |
The Travencore Diwan who deported Swadesabhimani Ramakrishnapillai |
| A. | Ramakrishna Rao |
| B. | C.P Ramaswami Iyar |
| C. | Manro |
| D. | P. Rajagopalachari |
| Answer» B. C.P Ramaswami Iyar | |
| 20. |
Who regarded as the Political Agitation in Travancore |
| A. | Pattom Thanupillai |
| B. | G. P. Pillai |
| C. | R. Sankar |
| D. | T.M Varghese |
| Answer» B. G. P. Pillai | |
| 21. |
In Travencore “the Temple Entry Proclamation” was made in |
| A. | 1930 |
| B. | 1935 |
| C. | 1936 |
| D. | 1932 |
| Answer» D. 1932 | |
| 22. |
Who is known as the “Grand old man of Kerala? |
| A. | K.P Kesavan Menon |
| B. | V.K Krishna Menon |
| C. | V.P Menon |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. K.P Kesavan Menon | |
| 23. |
“Jathi Kumi” which written by |
| A. | Kumaran Asan |
| B. | O.N.V Kuruup |
| C. | Raja Rama Varma |
| D. | Pandit Karuppan |
| Answer» D. Pandit Karuppan | |
| 24. |
The old name of Kodungallur |
| A. | Mahodayapuram |
| B. | Kara |
| C. | Thrishivarperur |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Mahodayapuram | |
| 25. |
Who was the founder of “Kerala Kalamandalam” |
| A. | ONV Kurup |
| B. | Villoppilly |
| C. | Ezhuthachan |
| D. | Vallathol Narayana Menon |
| Answer» D. Vallathol Narayana Menon | |
| 26. |
Who was popularly known as the “Jhansi of Travancore” |
| A. | Sorojoni Naidu |
| B. | Anna Chandi |
| C. | K.K. Usha |
| D. | Accama Cheriyan |
| Answer» D. Accama Cheriyan | |
| 27. |
Which Christ Disciple visited Kerala? |
| A. | St. Luke |
| B. | St. Thomas |
| C. | St. Mathew |
| D. | St. Peter |
| Answer» B. St. Thomas | |
| 28. |
Which organisation Prussian Missionaries founded in Kerala |
| A. | L.M.S |
| B. | C.M.S |
| C. | H.M.S |
| D. | K.C.Y.M |
| Answer» A. L.M.S | |
| 29. |
Who complete Malayalam Book “Malayala Vykaranam” |
| A. | Herman Gundert |
| B. | Arnos Panther |
| C. | Thomas Buchannan |
| D. | Benjamin Bialy |
| Answer» A. Herman Gundert | |
| 30. |
The Custom “sambandam” followed by which communities in Kerala. |
| A. | Namboodiri |
| B. | Paraya |
| C. | Pulaya |
| D. | Syrian Christians |
| Answer» A. Namboodiri | |
| 31. |
Which Chaturvarnaya Communities absent in Kerala |
| A. | Bhramin |
| B. | Sudra |
| C. | Vaisya |
| D. | Kshetria |
| Answer» C. Vaisya | |
| 32. |
Social reformer Vaikunda Swamikal born at? |
| A. | Swamithoppu |
| B. | Chempazathi |
| C. | Kanamula |
| D. | Thrissur |
| Answer» A. Swamithoppu | |
| 33. |
Vaikunda Swamikal belong to which communities in Kerala? |
| A. | Nair |
| B. | Nadar |
| C. | Nambudri |
| D. | Ezhava |
| Answer» B. Nadar | |
| 34. |
S.N.D.P founded under the leadership of |
| A. | Sree Narayana Guru, Dr. Palpu , Kumaran Asan |
| B. | Sree Narayana Guru, Chatampi Swamial, Dr. Palpu |
| C. | Sree Narayana Guru, Vaikunda Swamikal, Dr. Palpu |
| D. | Sree Narayana Guru, Chatampi Swamial, Vaikunda Swamikal |
| Answer» A. Sree Narayana Guru, Dr. Palpu , Kumaran Asan | |
| 35. |
Where the first session of S.N.D.P Yogam Held at |
| A. | Aruvipuam |
| B. | Chemapzathi |
| C. | Varkala |
| D. | Guruvayoor |
| Answer» A. Aruvipuam | |
| 36. |
Who conduct “savarna Jatha” supporting Vaikam Satygraha. |
| A. | Manath Pathbanaban |
| B. | Sree Narayan Guru |
| C. | Chatambi Swamikal |
| D. | E.M.S |
| Answer» A. Manath Pathbanaban | |
| 37. |
Guru’s Famous Aruvipuram consecration of Siva Idol was held in the year |
| A. | 1888 |
| B. | 1899 |
| C. | 1898 |
| D. | 1878 |
| Answer» A. 1888 | |
| 38. |
The famous book “Atmopadesha Satakam” was the major work of |
| A. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| B. | Ayankali |
| C. | Kumaran Asan |
| D. | Vaikunda Swamigal |
| Answer» A. Sree Narayana Guru | |
| 39. |
Organisation founded by Ayankali was |
| A. | S.N.D.P |
| B. | N.S.S |
| C. | L.M.S |
| D. | Sadujana Paripalna Sangam |
| Answer» D. Sadujana Paripalna Sangam | |
| 40. |
The man who first opened school for Pulaya communities was |
| A. | Chatambi Swamigal |
| B. | Ayankali |
| C. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| D. | Dr. Palpu |
| Answer» B. Ayankali | |
| 41. |
The movement led for “right to use Public road” was |
| A. | Vaikom Satyagraha |
| B. | Guruvayur Satygraha |
| C. | Kayyur Satygraha |
| D. | Punnapra- Vayalar |
| Answer» A. Vaikom Satyagraha | |
| 42. |
Organisation Sadujana Paripalana Sangaham later ayankali named |
| A. | Pulaya MahaSabha |
| B. | Hindu MahaSabha |
| C. | HinduMahamandalam |
| D. | S.N.D.P |
| Answer» A. Pulaya MahaSabha | |
| 43. |
Man who behind the revolutionary message “No Caste No Religion No god or Man. |
| A. | Sahadaran Ayappan |
| B. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| C. | Vaikunda Swamigal |
| D. | Dr. Palpu |
| Answer» A. Sahadaran Ayappan | |
| 44. |
Channar Rabellion or Upper Cloth Revolt Held on |
| A. | 26 July, 1859 |
| B. | 27 July 1888 |
| C. | 23 July 1700 |
| D. | 30 July 1800 |
| Answer» A. 26 July, 1859 | |
| 45. |
Who are the leaders of Guruvayur Satygraha? |
| A. | A.K.G and K.Kelapan |
| B. | A.K.G and E.M.S |
| C. | A.K.G and Sree Narayan Guru |
| D. | E.M.S and A.K.G |
| Answer» A. A.K.G and K.Kelapan | |
| 46. |
Who was called “Lincoln” of Kerala? |
| A. | Pandit Karuppan |
| B. | E.M.S |
| C. | A.K.G |
| D. | Sahodaran asyyappan |
| Answer» A. Pandit Karuppan | |
| 47. |
N.S.S founded on |
| A. | 1914 |
| B. | 1915 |
| C. | 1967 |
| D. | 1937 |
| Answer» A. 1914 | |
| 48. |
Abstantion Movement was launched on |
| A. | 25 Jan 1933 |
| B. | 26 Jan 1934 |
| C. | 28 Oct 1932 |
| D. | 23 Jan 1940 |
| Answer» C. 28 Oct 1932 | |
| 49. |
Travancore State Congress founded on |
| A. | 1938 |
| B. | 1936 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 1944 |
| Answer» A. 1938 | |
| 50. |
Who was the first foreign traveller who noted about Marumakkataya System in Kerala |
| A. | Francisco de Almeda |
| B. | Kabral |
| C. | Ralfitch |
| D. | Frair Jordhans |
| Answer» D. Frair Jordhans | |
| 51. |
The earliest settlers of Kerala were |
| A. | Brahmins |
| B. | Kshtriyas |
| C. | Proto-Negroids |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Proto-Negroids | |
| 52. |
The famous Kerala born Indian philosopher of 9th cent AD |
| A. | Sankaraachaarya |
| B. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| C. | Kautilya |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Sankaraachaarya | |
| 53. |
Excavation work for the ancient Kerala city of Mahodayapuram is going on in |
| A. | Kannur |
| B. | Kasarkod |
| C. | Thiruvananthapuram |
| D. | Kodungalloor |
| Answer» D. Kodungalloor | |
| 54. |
Which one of the following Christian saint is believed to have visited Kerala in the 1st cent? |
| A. | St. Thomas |
| B. | St. Peter |
| C. | St. Paul & St. Peter |
| D. | Mar Dionysius |
| Answer» A. St. Thomas | |
| 55. |
Which one of the following Kerala King is believed to have visited Mecca and converted to Islam? |
| A. | Zamuthiri |
| B. | Konathiri |
| C. | Cheraman Perumal |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Cheraman Perumal | |
| 56. |
The first European to visit Kerala was from |
| A. | England |
| B. | Portugal |
| C. | France |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Portugal | |
| 57. |
Mamamkam ws held along the banks of |
| A. | Bharatha Puzha |
| B. | Periyar |
| C. | Chaliyar |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Bharatha Puzha | |
| 58. |
Which one of the following custom was abolished by Sree Kerala Varma in 1696? |
| A. | Mannappedi |
| B. | Pulappedi |
| C. | Untouchability |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» D. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 59. |
Which one of the following was a Christian missionary group in Kerala |
| A. | LMS |
| B. | CMS |
| C. | BEM |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 60. |
The first Malayalam-English dictionary was prepared by the missionary named |
| A. | W. T. Ringletaube |
| B. | Henry Baker |
| C. | Rev. J. Dawson |
| D. | Herman Gundert |
| Answer» D. Herman Gundert | |
| 61. |
Sree Narayana Guru was born in |
| A. | Chempazanthi |
| B. | Aruvipuram |
| C. | Varkala |
| D. | Aluva |
| Answer» A. Chempazanthi | |
| 62. |
The Aruvipuram Siva prathishta by Sree Narayana Guru was in the year |
| A. | 1888 |
| B. | 1889 |
| C. | 1890 |
| D. | 1891 |
| Answer» A. 1888 | |
| 63. |
Sree Naryana Guru had close contacts with |
| A. | Chattampi Swamikal |
| B. | Gandhiji |
| C. | Tagore |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 64. |
Who said that Sree Narayana Guru was a Paramaacharya of modern India? |
| A. | Gandhiji |
| B. | Nehru |
| C. | Ulloor S. Parameshwara Aiyar |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Ulloor S. Parameshwara Aiyar | |
| 65. |
Sadhujana Paripaalana Sangham was founded by |
| A. | Ayyankali |
| B. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| C. | Chattampi Swamigal |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Ayyankali | |
| 66. |
Pulaya Mahasabha was instituted by |
| A. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| B. | Chattampi Swamikal |
| C. | Ayyankali |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Ayyankali | |
| 67. |
Who among the following was called as ‘Pulaya Raj’ by Gandhiji? |
| A. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| B. | Chattampi Swamikal |
| C. | Ayyankali |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» C. Ayyankali | |
| 68. |
Who urged the Pulaya Women to get rid of “kallu mala” for proper upper clothes? |
| A. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| B. | Chattampi Swamikal |
| C. | Ayyankali |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Ayyankali | |
| 69. |
Who is associated with the movement ‘misra-bhojanam’? |
| A. | Ayyankali |
| B. | Chattampi Swamikal |
| C. | Sahodaran Ayyappan |
| D. | None of the Above |
| Answer» C. Sahodaran Ayyappan | |
| 70. |
Vidya Poshini Sabha was founded by |
| A. | Sahoraran Ayyappan |
| B. | Sree Narayan Guru |
| C. | Chattampi Swamikal |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Sahoraran Ayyappan | |
| 71. |
SNDP Yogam was founded by |
| A. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| B. | Dr. Palpu |
| C. | Kumaranasan |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Dr. Palpu | |
| 72. |
The Nair Service Society was founded by |
| A. | Sree Narayana Guru |
| B. | Chattampi Swamikal |
| C. | Mannath Padmanaabhan |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Mannath Padmanaabhan | |
| 73. |
Yogakshema Sabha was a social movement among |
| A. | Namboothiris |
| B. | Ezhavas |
| C. | Nairs |
| D. | Christians |
| Answer» A. Namboothiris | |
| 74. |
The social reformist drama ‘adukkaliyil ninnum arangathekku’ was a product of |
| A. | K. T. Muhammed Bashir |
| B. | N. N. Pillai |
| C. | E.M. Sankaran Namboothiripad |
| D. | V. T. Bhattathirippad |
| Answer» D. V. T. Bhattathirippad | |
| 75. |
Portuguese trader-traveller by name Vaso da Gama landed at Kerala at |
| A. | Kozhikoe |
| B. | Kappad |
| C. | Kodungalloor |
| D. | Koilandi |
| Answer» B. Kappad | |
| 76. |
The major supporters of Pazzassi Raja were |
| A. | Brahmins |
| B. | Kurichiya tribes men |
| C. | British traders |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Kurichiya tribes men | |
| 77. |
The Channar Agitation for the rights of women to wear proper upper clothes was in the year |
| A. | 1859 |
| B. | 1759 |
| C. | 1880 |
| D. | 1890 |
| Answer» A. 1859 | |
| 78. |
The basic issue of Malayali Memmorial was |
| A. | Democratic rights |
| B. | Right to vote |
| C. | Right against exploitation |
| D. | Government jobs |
| Answer» D. Government jobs | |
| 79. |
The Ezhava Memorial which came 5 years after Malayali Memorial was in the year |
| A. | 1891 |
| B. | 1896 |
| C. | 1901 |
| D. | 1906 |
| Answer» B. 1896 | |
| 80. |
Who was instrumental in establishing the Indian National Congress in Kerala? |
| A. | K. Kelappan |
| B. | EMS Namboothiripad |
| C. | K. P. Kesava Menon |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. K. Kelappan | |
| 81. |
‘Wagon Tragedy’ was in the year |
| A. | 1921 |
| B. | 1922 |
| C. | 1931 |
| D. | 1932 |
| Answer» A. 1921 | |
| 82. |
‘Mathrubhumi’ daily was started by |
| A. | Kandathil Varghese Mappilai |
| B. | CMS missionaries |
| C. | K. P. Kesava Menon |
| D. | K. Kelappan |
| Answer» C. K. P. Kesava Menon | |
| 83. |
‘Vaikkaom Satyagraha’ was in the year |
| A. | 1924 |
| B. | 1954 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 1974 |
| Answer» A. 1924 | |
| 84. |
The ‘Savarna Jatha’ in association with Vaikkom Satyagraha was led by |
| A. | Sree Narayan Guru |
| B. | Mannath Padmanabhan |
| C. | C. Kesavan |
| D. | K. Kelappan |
| Answer» B. Mannath Padmanabhan | |
| 85. |
The Guruvayur Satyagraha was held in the year |
| A. | 1921-22 |
| B. | 1931-32 |
| C. | 1941-42 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 1931-32 | |
| 86. |
Punnapra Vayalar Revolt was in the year |
| A. | 1936 |
| B. | 1946 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 1928 |
| Answer» B. 1946 | |
| 87. |
The Kayyur incident was in t he year |
| A. | 1931 |
| B. | 1941 |
| C. | 1951 |
| D. | 1928 |
| Answer» B. 1941 | |
| 88. |
The Karivellur samara was in the year |
| A. | 1946 |
| B. | 1936 |
| C. | 1926 |
| D. | 1928 |
| Answer» A. 1946 | |
| 89. |
Travancore Legislative Council was formed in the year |
| A. | 1888 |
| B. | 1881 |
| C. | 1891 |
| D. | 1889 |
| Answer» A. 1888 | |
| 90. |
Sri Mulam Praja Sabha (Sri Mulam Popular Assembly) was formed in the year |
| A. | 1888 |
| B. | 1904 |
| C. | 1889 |
| D. | 1900 |
| Answer» B. 1904 | |
| 91. |
The State of Kerala was formed on |
| A. | 14th August 1947 |
| B. | 15th August 1947 |
| C. | 1st November 1956 |
| D. | 15th August 1956 |
| Answer» C. 1st November 1956 | |
| 92. |
Kerala went to her first polls in |
| A. | August 15th 1947 |
| B. | January 26th 1950 |
| C. | March 1957 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. March 1957 | |
| 93. |
The first Chief Minister of Kerala is |
| A. | E.M. Sankaran Namboothiripad |
| B. | K. P. Kesava Menon |
| C. | Panampilli Govinda Menon |
| D. | K. Karunakaran |
| Answer» A. E.M. Sankaran Namboothiripad | |
| 94. |
The original number of seats in the Kerala Legislative Assembly was |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 126 |
| D. | 140 |
| Answer» D. 140 | |
| 95. |
The first leader of opposition of Kerala Legislative Assembly was |
| A. | P. T. Chacko |
| B. | E.M.S. Namboothiripad |
| C. | K. Karunakaran |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. P. T. Chacko | |
| 96. |
The first speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly was |
| A. | R. Sankara Narayanan Thampi |
| B. | K. M. Seethi Sahib |
| C. | C. H. Mohammed Koya |
| D. | Alexander Parambithara |
| Answer» A. R. Sankara Narayanan Thampi | |
| 97. |
The first Governor of the State of Kerala |
| A. | Dr. B. Ramakrishna Rao |
| B. | V. V. Giri |
| C. | Ajith Prasad Jain |
| D. | Bhagvan Sahai |
| Answer» A. Dr. B. Ramakrishna Rao | |
| 98. |
The leader of Vimochana Samaram was |
| A. | K. P.Kesava Menon |
| B. | K. Kelappan |
| C. | K. Karunakaran |
| D. | Mannath Padmanabhan |
| Answer» D. Mannath Padmanabhan | |
| 99. |
The second Kerala Ministry known as the three party alliance consisted of |
| A. | Congress, Praja Socialist Party, Muslim League |
| B. | Congress, CPI, and Muslim League |
| C. | CPM, Muslim League and Praja Socialist Party |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Congress, Praja Socialist Party, Muslim League | |
| 100. |
The chronological order of first three chief Ministers of Kerala is |
| A. | K. Karunakaran, E. M. Sankaran Namboothiripad, R. Sankar |
| B. | E. M. Sankaran Namboothiripad, Pattom A Thanu Pillai, R. Sankar |
| C. | E. M. Sankaran Namboothiripad, K. Karunakaran, R. Sankar |
| D. | E. M. Sankaran Namboothiripad, R. Sankar, C. Achutha Menon |
| Answer» B. E. M. Sankaran Namboothiripad, Pattom A Thanu Pillai, R. Sankar | |