KERALA-PAGE 22

1:-Poykayil Sree Kumara Gurudeva is also known as
A:-Chattampi Swamikal
B:-Sree Narayana Guru
C:-Kumara Guru
D:-Kumaranasan
Ans: C

2:-The first film directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan is
A:-Swayamvaram
B:-Olavum Theeravum
C:-Athidi
D:-Elippathayam
Ans: A

3:-Who was called Mannathu Padmanabhan as the Kerala Madan Mohan Malavya ?
A:-Mahatma Gandhi
B:-Rabindranath Tagor
C:-Sardar K. M. Panikar
D:-K. Kelappan
Ans: C

4. Who was called as the ‘Father of Literacy in Kerala’ ?
(A) Kuriakose Elias Chavara (B) Dr. Palpu (C) Kodungalloor Kunjikuttan Thamburan (D) Kerala Varma Valiyakoi Thamburan
Ans: A

5. Autobiography of V.T. Bhattathirippad is
(A) Ambalangalkku Thee Koluthu (B) Pozhinja Pookkal (C) Adukkalayil Ninnum Arangathekku (D) Kannerum Kinavum
Ans: D

6. A.K.G. Bhavan situated at
(A) Thiruvananthapuram (B) Kannur (C) Delhi (D) Guruvayoor
Ans: C

7. An important innovation for framing of the Annual Budget called ‘Pathivu Kanakku’     introduced by
(A) Marthandavarma (B) Dharmaraja (C) Sakthan Thamburan (D) Swathi Thirunnal
Ans: A

8. Slavery was abolished in Travancore by
(A) Rani Gauri Parvathi Bhai (B) Rani Gauri Lakshmi Bhai (C) Karthika Thirunnal Rama Varma (D) Sri Narayana Guru
Ans: B

9. The prefix ‘Mahakavi’ was awarded to whom by Madras University in 1922 ?
(A) Kamaran Asan (B) Ulloor (C) Vallathol (D) Kunjan Nambiar
Ans: A

10. The first Malayalee who won Oscar award is
(A) Adoor Gopala Krishnan (B) A.R. Rahman (C) Rasool Pookkutti (D) Nora Johns
Ans: C

11. Salt Satyagraha in Kerala was at __________ .
(A) Payyannur (B) Kozhikode (C) Kodungallur (D) Kochi
Ans: A

12. How many persons signed in ‘Malayali Memorial’ of 1891 ?
(A) 10048 (B) 10038 (C) 10018 (D) 10028
Ans: D

13. The first railway line in Kerala runs between __________ .
(A) Bepore and Tirur (B) Ernakulam and Thrissiveperur (C) Kayamkulam and Shornnur (D) Kozhikode and Kannur
Ans: A

14. Who was the leader of ‘Pookottur war’ which occurred during Malabar Rebellion of 1921 ?
(A) Ali Musliyar (B) Vadakkeveettil Mohamed (C) Karadan Moideen (D) Seethikoya Thangal
Ans: B

15. Who wrote the book Vedanatasaram ?
(A) Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan (B) Chattampi Swamikal (C) Sree Narayana Guru (D) T.K. Madhavan
Ans: B

16. Deepika monthly was a publication of _________.
(A) Islamiya (B) Malayala Manorama (C) Library Movement (D) Namboothiri Movement
Ans: A

17. Lalithopaharam Kilipattu was a work of _________.
(A) V.T. Bhattathirippadu (B) A.K. Gopalan (C) K.P. Karuppan (D) P. Krishna Pillai
Ans: C

18. Kavi Chanda a work of ________.
(A) V.T. Bhattathirippadu (B) A.K. Gopalan (C) Sree Narayana Guru (D) T.K. Madhavan
Ans: A

19. The earliest written record mentioning Kerala is _________
(A) Aitereya Aranyaka (B) Indica (C) Edicts of Asoka (D) Kalpasutra
Ans: A

20. In which year C.W.R.D.M. was established ?
(A) 1975 (B) 1978 (C) 1984 (D) 1985
Ans: B

21. Which one of the following is not a part of Ramsar sites ?
(A) Ashtamudi (B) Sasthamkotta (C) Vembanad (D) Vellayani
Ans: D

22. Socrates is a work of _________.
(A) Ramakrishna Pillai (B) Kumaranasan (C) Chattampi Swamikal (D) Sree Narayana Guru
Ans: A

23. Which Indian Prime Minister inaugurated the Kudumbashree (women empowerment and poverty eradication program) project at Malappuram ?
(A) Manmohan Singh (B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
(C) Deve Gowda (D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans: D

24. ‘Brahmavidya Panchakam’ is a Sanskrit work of __________ .
(A) Sree Sankaracharya (B) Sree Narayana Guru
(C) Chattambi Swamikal (D) Brahmananda Sivayogi
Ans: B

25. Which socio-political activist in Kerala was known as ‘Mithavadi’ ?
(A) C. Sankaran (B) K.P. Kesava Menon
(C) C. Krishnan (D) C. Kesavan
Ans: C

26. Which of the following work is ‘not’ related to Kumaran Ashan ?
(A) Vanamaala (B) Pushpavaadi (C) Veena Poovu (D) Vishukkani
Ans: D

27. Which of the following is the translation of ‘The Slayer Slain’ ?
(A) Khadaka Vadham (B) Indilekha
(C) Saarada (D) Dharmaraja
Ans: A

28. The drama written by Satheesh. K. Satheesh based on the novel ‘The God of Small Things’ :
(A) Kochu Swapnagalude Thampuran
(B) Rose Mary Prayanirunnathu
(C) Ilakal Manja Pookkal Pacha
(D) Kanjana Kood
Ans: A

29. “Atmakatha”, which won the 2011 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (Autobiography), was written by :
(A) T.N. Gopakumar (B) K.R. Gowri Amma
(C) Arya Pallam (D) Lalithambika Antharjanam
Ans: B

30. The ‘Maharaja’s Free School’, founded by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal in 1834 with Mr. John Roberts, was the beginning of :
(A) Maharaja’s College, Ernakulum (B) University College, Thiruvananthapurum
(C) Government College, Attingal (D) CMS College, Kottayam
Ans: B

31. Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar, Master of classical Sanskrit theatrical form Koodiyattam, received Padma Bhushan in :
(A) 1982 (B) 1992 (C) 2003 (D) 2002
Ans: C

32. ‘Nellikkampetti Game Sanctuary’ was the old name of :
(A) Parambikkulum Tiger Reserve (B) Silent Valley National Park
(C) Periyar Tiger Reserve (D) Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Ans: C

33. What is the relation between “Buceros bicornis” and Kerala State ?
(A) A common Mosquito visible in Kerala
(B) A common bird visible all over Kerala
(C) Kerala’s State Bird
(D) A back water fish
Ans: C

34. Kerala Kaumudi, the popular Malayalam newspaper, founded in 1911 by :
(A) K.P. Kesava Menon (B) M.C. Varghese
(C) T.K. Madhavan (D) C.V. Kunhuraman
Ans: D

35. Which was the capital of Thiru-Kochi or United State of Travancore and Cochin (1949-56) ?
(A) Thrissur (B) Padmanabhapuram
(C) Thrippunithura (D) Trivandrum
Ans: D

36. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha is associated with the premises of the Temple of :
(A) Thiruvallam Temple (B) Vaikom Temple
(C) Kudalmanikam Temple (D) Guruvayoor Temple
Ans: C

37. The book “Bilathivishesham” was written by :
(A) S.K. Pottekad (B) K. Ramakrishna Pillai (C) V.K. Narayanankutty Nair (D) K.P. Kesava Menon
Ans: D

38. The first journalistic publication in Malayalam, ‘Rajya Samacharam’ was published by :
(A) Church Mission Society (B) London Mission Society
(C) Basel Evangelical Mission (D) Jesuit Missionaries
Ans: C

39. Who among the following reformers used ‘Samatva Samajam’ for social reformation in Kerala ?
(A) Chattampi Swamikal (B) Vaghbhatananda
(C) Vaikunda Swamikal (D) K.P. Vellon
Ans: C

40. The name of Vakom Abdul Khadir Maulavi is not associated with the publication of :
(A) Al Islam (B) Swadeshabhimani
(C) Deepika (D) Al Ameen
Ans: D

41. The book ‘Atmanutapam’ was written by :
(A) Abraham Malpan (B) Mar Elias Chavara
(C) Pampadi John Joseph (D) Pandit K.P. Karuppen
Ans: B

42. ‘Sabari Ashram’ an orphanage for the children of the depressed classes was started by :
(A) Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan (B) V.T. Bhattathiripad
(C) T.R. Krishna Swami Iyer (D) V.P. Narayanan Nambiar
Ans: C

43. ‘Kallumala Agitation’ was organised by the inspiration of the ideas of the following social reformer in Kerala :
(A) Velukutty Arayan (B) Moorkoth Kumaran
(C) Sahodaran Ayyappan (D) Ayyankali
Ans: D

44. ‘Sreemoolavasam’ was closely associated as :
(A) Buddhist centre (B) Popular assembly (C) Royal households (D) Jain centre
Ans: A

45. C. Krishnan campaigned against untouchability in the columns of his paper published from Calicat :
(A) Kerala mitram (B) Mitavadi
(C) Paschimataraka (D) Gomati
Ans: B

46. “a miracle of modern times” is a famous comment on the Temple Entry proclamation of 1936, by :
(A) Swami Vikekananda (B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) K. Kelapan
Ans: C

47. The book ‘Aphante Makal’ written by M.B. Nambudiripad belongs to the literature of :
(A) Drama (B) Novel (C) Short story (D) Poems
Ans: B

48. KL 69 denotes which office ?
(A) SRTO Kanhangad (B) SRTO Udambanchola (C) SRTO Manathavady (D) SRTO Thalaparamba
Ans: B

49. The Address of Motor Vehicle Department Site of Kerala
(A) kmvd.gov.in (B) keralamvd.gov.in (C) keralarto.gov.in (D) keralamvd.rto.in
Ans: B

50. Maximum age at which Badge for Heavy Passenger Vehicle can be renewed in Kerala
(A) 60 years (B) 65 years
(C) 75 years (D) No limit
Ans: D

51. Maximum speed limit of an Educational Institution Bus in Kerala
(A) 40 km/hr. (B) 50 km/hr.
(C) 60 km/hr. (D) 70 km/hr.
Ans: B

52. Most rice producing district in Kerala
(A) Palakkad (B) Kazargod (C) Malappuram (D) Ernakulam
Ans: A

53. The height of Anamudi is
(A) 1608 metres (B) 2695 metres (C) 1825 metres (D) 915 metres
Ans: B

54. Most populationless district in Kerala
(A) Palakkad (B) Alappuzha (C) Malappuram (D) Wayanad
Ans: D

55. Number of rivers which flows to western in Kerala
(A) 3 (B) 44 (C) 39 (D) 41
Ans: D

56. Surabhilekshmy got the best actress National award in which film ?
(A) Minnaminung (B) Mundirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
(C) Action Hero Biju (D) Daivathindey Makan
Ans: A

57. Who wrote the book Uppu ?
(A) M. Mukundan (B) Sukumar Azhikode
(C) O.N.V. Kurup (D) O. Chandu Menon
Ans: C

58. Ernakulam District was formed on
(A) July 1, 1949 (B) Jan 1, 1957 (C) Jan 16, 1969 (D) April 1, 1958
Ans: D

59:-In which day and year was the `1^(st)` railway line commissioned in Kerala ?
A:-`12^(th)` March 1861
B:-`12^(th)` April 1861
C:-`12^(th)` May 1861
D:-`12^(th)` June 1861
Ans: A

60:-The two Malayalam Newspapers called 'Rajyasamacharam' and 'Paschimodayam' were started by whom ?
A:-Arnose Pathiri
B:-Benjamin Bailey
C:-Herman Gundert
D:-Col. Munro
Ans: C

61:-Who was the leader of the Kurichya Revolt of 1812 ?
A:-Thalackal Chandu B:-Rama Namby
C:-Edachena Kunkan Nair D:-Kaitheri Ambu Nair
Ans: B

62:-The first social reformer to make mirror consecration (Kannadi Prathista) in South India.
A:-Chattampi Swamikal
B:-Ayyankali
C:-Vaghbhatananda
D:-Vaikunda Swamikal
Ans: D

63:-The author of the work 'Atmopadesa Satakam'.
A:-V.T. Bhattathiripad B:-Chattampi Swamikal C:-Sree Narayana Guru D:-Vaikunda Swamikal
Ans: C

64:-Who published the Arabic-Malayalam monthly Al-Islam ?
A:-Seethi Koya Thangal
B:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi
C:-Ali Musaliar
D:-Kunjahamed Haji
Ans: B

65:-The leader of the Pattini Jatha from Kannur to Madras in 1936
A:-K. Kelappan
B:-C. Kesavan
C:-V.R. Krishnan Ezhuthachen
D:-A. K. Gopalan
Ans: D

66:-In which year was the Nivarthana Movement started ?
A:-1927 B:-1929 C:-1932 D:-1938
Ans: C

67:-Who authored the work 'Onnekal Kodi Malayalikal' ?
A:-K. Kelappan
B:-T.M. Varghese
C:-E.M.S. Namboothirippad
D:-N.V. Joseph
Ans: C

68:-Name the first President of the Travancore State Congress
A:-Pattam A. Thanu Pillai
B:-P.K. Kunju
C:-T.M. Varghese
D:-C. Kesavan
Ans: A

69. Ancient University named ‘Kandallursala’ situated in
(A) Wyanad (B) Alappuzha (C) Thiruvananthapuram (D) Kollam
Ans: C

70. The first floating ATM in Kerala is started in
(A) Ernakulum (B) Thiruvananthapuram (C) Thrissur (D) Calicut
Ans: B

71. Almost 68% of the total area of Kerala is ___________ soil group.
(A) laterite (B) red (C) black (D) alluvial
Ans: A

72. Which river in Kerala is known as ‘Baris’ in ancient days ?
(A) Pamba (B) Bharatapuzha (C) Periyar (D) Chandragiri
Ans: A

73. Who is known as ‘Father of Modern Kerala Renaissance’ ?
(A) Sri Narayana Guru (B) Chattambi Swamikal (C) Ayyankali (D) Vagbhadananda
Ans: A

74. Who called Ayyankali as ‘Pulayaraja’ ?
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Indira Gandhi (C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) E.K. Nayanar
Ans: C

75:-Who among the following missionary opened an English school at Mattanchery in 1818 with the financial aid from the Cochin Government ?
A:-Rev. J. Dawson
B:-Rev. Mead
C:-W.T. Ringletaube
D:-Bailey
Ans: A

76:-Who authored the book Mokshapradipam ?
A:-Brahmananda Sivayogi
B:-Sri Narayanaguru
C:-Chattampi Swamikal
D:-Swami Vagbhatananda
Ans: A

77:-Guruvayur Satyagraha was started under the auspices of the
A:-Nair Service Society
B:-Yogakshema Sabha
C:-Kerala Provincial Congress Committee
D:-Communist Party of India
Ans: C

78:-In which year Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Yogam ?
A:-1903 A.D.
B:-1907 A.D.
C:-1910 A.D.
D:-1917 A.D.
Ans: B

79:-Name the Diwan who issued order permitting the converted Shanar women to cover their bodies with jackets ?
A:-Velu Thampi
B:-Ummini Thampi
C:-Padmanabhan Menon
D:-Col. Munro
Ans: D

80:-Who was the Second Vice Chairman of the Higher Education Council of Kerala ?
A:-Dr. B. Iqbal
B:-Dr. K.N. Panikkar
C:-T.P. Sreenivasan
D:-Dr. Rajan Gurukkal
Ans: C

81:-Where did India's first U.N. Technology innovation lab set up ?
A:-Mumbai
B:-Thiruvananthapuram
C:-New Delhi
D:-Bangalore
Ans: B

82. Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) situates in
(A) Malampuzha (B) Peechi (C) Silent Valley (D) Sholayar
Ans: B

83. “Intha Ulakathile Oru Jaathi, Oru matham, Oru Kadavul” – Who said this ? (
A) Thycaud Ayya (B) Vaghbadananda (C) Ayya Vaikundar (D) Brahmananda Shivayogi
Ans: A

84. “Political Father” of Ezhavas :
(A) Ayyankali (B) Pandit Karuppan (C) Sree Narayana Guru (D) Dr. Palpu
Ans: D

85. Who is honoured with the title ‘Bharata Kesari’ by the President of India ?
(A) Kumara Guru (B) Mannathu Padmanabhan (C) Ayyankali (D) Vakkom Moulavi
Ans: B

86. Who is known as ‘Lincoln of Kerala’ ?
(A) Chattampi Swami (B) Poikayil Yohannan (C) Pandit Karuppan (D) V.T. Bhattathirippad
Ans: C

87. SNDP Yogam was founded in
(A) 1905 (B) 1903 (C) 1906 (D) 1902
Ans: B

88. ‘Mokshapradeepam’ written by :
(A) Brahmananda Shivayogi (B) Kumaranasan (C) Vallathol (D) Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Ans: A

89. The Malayalam newspaper published by Italian Carmelite missionaries.
(A) Rajya Samacharam (B) Satyanada Kahalam   (C) Nasrani Deepika (D) Paschima Tharaka
Ans: B

90. Which magazine was called the Bible of the Thiyyas ?
(A) Dootan (B) Sujana Nandini   (C) Sahodaran (D) Mitavadi
Ans: D

91. Channar Revolt was started in the year
(A) 1818 (B) 1820   (C) 1822 (D) 1832
Ans: C

92. Yachana Yatra was organised by which reformer ?
(A) V.T. Bhattathirippad (B) Poikayil Yohannan   (C) Ayyankali (D) Vaikunta Swamikal
Ans: A

93. Who started the newspaper Velakkaran ?
(A) Sahodaran Ayyappan (B) Thycaud Ayya   (C) Puthuppally Raghavan (D) C. Krishnan
Ans: A

94. Name of the boat which caused the demise of Sri Kumaranasan
(A) INS Vikrant (B) INS Garuda   (C) Redeemer (D) INS Kalpa
Ans: C

95. The famous text ‘Siddhanubhooti’ is written by
(A) Chattampi Swamikal (B) Brahmananda Sivayogi   (C) Swami Vivekananda (D) Ramakrishna Paramahansa
Ans: B

96. Muslim scholar, journalist, freedom fighter and the newspaper proprietor of Travancore
(A) Vakkom Maulavi (B) Moulana Azad   (C) Moulana Shoukath Ali (D) Muhammed Ali Jinnah
Ans: A

97. ‘Mitavadi’ was published from Talassery in
(A) 1905 (B) 1906   (C) 1907 (D) 1910
Ans: B

98. Real name of Thaycaud Ayya is
(A) Subharaya (B) Sukumaran   (C) Subbarao (D) Subharao
Ans: A

99. Mathrubhoomi became a daily from
(A) 1930 April (B) 1931 April   (C) 1913 April (D) 1929 April
Ans: A

100. ‘Pratyaksha Raksha Daivasabha’ founded by
(A) Sahodaran Ayyappan (B) Ayyankali   (C) K. Kelappan (D) Poykayil Yohannan
Ans: D

KERALA-PAGE 22

UPSC Study Materials​MCQs for Competitive Examinations

UPSC Study Materials
MCQs for Competitive Examinations