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Facts on Kerala History of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Travancore

Father of Modern Travancore?

A - Marthanda Varma

B - Velu Thambi

C - Divan Kesavadas

D - Diwan Ummini Thambi

Answer : A

Explanation

The last ruler of Travancore dynasty was Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma.

History of Kerala Kerala Literature

The famous scientific book "Horthus Malabaricus" published in by ?

A - France

B - British

C - Dutch

D - Portugeese

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.

Facts on Kerala General Knowledge History of Kerala

Which Indian Prime Minister inaugurated Kudumba Sree ?

A - Narendra Modi

B - Atal Bihari Vaj Payee

C - Manmohan Singh

D - Rajeev Gandhi

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.

General Knowledge History of Kerala

The last ruler of Travancore ?

A - Swathi Thirunnal

B - Ayilliam Thirunnal

C - Chithira Thirunnal

D - Avittom Thirunnal

Answer : C

Explanation

Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma signed the instrument of accession and amalgamated his Kingdom into the Union of India in 1949.

History of Kerala Kerala Renaissance

Who made compulsory and elementary education in Travancore ?

A - Gowri Lakshmi Bayi

B - Moolam Thirunnal

C - Gowri Parvathi Bayi

D - Lekha Thampuratti

Answer : C

Explanation

Rani Lakshmi Bai abolished slavery from Travancore with the Proclamation of 1815.

History of Kerala Kerala Renaissance

The first major struggle social reforms in Kerala ?

A - Vaikom Sathyagraha

B - Guruvayoor Sathyagraha

C - Salt Sathya Graha

D - Attingal Rebellion

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".

History of Kerala Kerala Renaissance

Which proclamation is known as Magna Carta of Travancore ?

A - Pandaram Pattam Proclamation

B - Kundara Proclamation

C - Temple entry Proclamation

D - Guru's Proclamation

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.

History of Kerala Kerala Renaissance

Who was the chief editor of 'Al Ameen' ?

A - Vakkam Abdul Kadar Maulavi

B - Ummer Khasi

C - Muhammed Abdu Rahman

D - Makti Thangal

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.

History of Kerala Kerala Renaissance

Which Maharaja of Travancore issued the Temple Entry Proclamation ?

A - Ayillyam Thirunnal

B - Swathi Thirunnal

C - Sremulam Thirunnal

D - Sree Chithira Thirunnal

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.

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