Answer : A
Explanation
The last ruler of Travancore dynasty was Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma.
The famous scientific book "Horthus Malabaricus" published in by ?
Answer : C
Explanation
Horthus Malabaricus The book was conceived by Hendrik van Rheede, who was the Governor of Dutch Malabar at the time. The book has been translated into English and Malayalam by K. S. Manilal and published by the University of Kerala.
Which Indian Prime Minister inaugurated Kudumba Sree ?
Answer : B
Explanation
Kudumbashree, the Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission was launched on 17th May 1998 inaugurated by the Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The last ruler of Travancore ?
Answer : C
Explanation
Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma signed the instrument of accession and amalgamated his Kingdom into the Union of India in 1949.
Who made compulsory and elementary education in Travancore ?
Answer : C
Explanation
Rani Lakshmi Bai abolished slavery from Travancore with the Proclamation of 1815.
The first major struggle social reforms in Kerala ?
Answer : A
Explanation
Vaikom Satyagraha was a movement in Travancore (modern-day Kerala) for temple entry of the depressed classes. It took place near the Shiva Temple at Vaikom, Kottayam district, Kerala during 1924-25. Mahatma Gandhi hailed it as "the miracle of modern times".
Which proclamation is known as Magna Carta of Travancore ?
Answer : A
Explanation
Pandara Pattam Proclamation of 1865 is known as “the Magnacarta of the Travancore ryots(farmers)” - It conferred proprietary rights of Sirkar Pattam lands to the holders.
Who was the chief editor of 'Al Ameen' ?
Answer : C
Explanation
Mohammed Abdur Rahman Sahib was editor and publisher of the Malayalam daily Al-Ameen which was published from Calicut during 1924–1939. The paper aimed to strengthen the freedom movement and nurture nationalism among the Muslims of Malabar.
Which Maharaja of Travancore issued the Temple Entry Proclamation ?
Answer : D
Explanation
The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma in 1936 and abolished the ban on the so called 'low caste people' or avarnas from entering Hindu temples in the Princely State of Travancore.