150+ State and Society in Kerala Solved MCQs

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
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