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1. Which was the ancient name of Padmanabhapuram? (A) Travancore (B) Kalkulam (C) Balaramapuram (D) Venad
Ans: B
2:-Who wrote the Drama 'Malathi Kesavam'?
A:-C.V. Kunjuraman B:-Ayyathan Gopalan C:-Thoppil Bhasi D:-P. Kesavan
Ans: A
3:-The first women member of Kochi Legislative Assembly?
A:-Annie Mascarene B:-Ayisha bai C:-A.V. Kuttimalu Amma D:-Thottakadu Madhaviamma
Ans: D
4:-Who is known as the father of literacy in Kerala? A:-P.N. Panikkar B:-Kuriakose Elias Chavara C:-Mannath Padmanabhan D:-O.N.V. Kurup Ans: B
5:-Who is known as saint without saffron? A:-Swami Vivekananda B:-Panambally Govinda Menon C:-K. Kelappan D:-Chattambi Swamikal Ans: D
6:-The song 'Akilandamandalam' is written by A:-M. Leelavathi B:-Panthallam K.P. Raman Pillai C:-C.V. Balakrishnan D:-Amsi Narayana Pillai
Ans: B
7:-The original name of Thycaud Ayya was A:-Gopalan B:-Velayudhan C:-Subharayan D:-Sumithran Ans: C
8:-Name of the magazine established by Vagbhatananda. A:-Shivayoga vilasam B:-Shivayoga Rahasyam C:-Advaitha Chinta Padhathi D:-Moksha Pradeepakandam Ans: A
9:-|n which district Vakkam Abdul Khadir Moulavi was born? A:-Malappuram B:-Pathanamthitta C:-Thiruvananthapuram D:-Kozhikode Ans: C
10:-Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha was founded by A:-Ayyankali B:-Brahmananda Sivayogi C:-Pandit Karuppan D:-Dr. Palpu Ans: C
11:-The only poet in Malayalam who became Mahakavi without writing a Mahakavyam? A:-Thakazhi B:-Kumaranasan C:-Raja Raja Varma D:-Akkitham Ans: B
12:-The first book in Malayalam literature ing the cast system and untouchability A:-Jathinirnayam B:-Adukkalayil ninnu avangathekku C:-Sadhacharam D:-Jathikummi Ans: D
13:-Ezhava Memorial was submitted to A:-Sreemoolam Thirunal B:-Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bhai C:-Uthradam Thirunal D:-Karthika Thirunal Ans: A
14:-The only social reformer to speech in Malayalam on British Broadcasting Corporation A:-Mannath Padmanabhan B:-A.K. Gopalan C:-P. Sankaran D:-K. Kelappan Ans: A
15:-Ayyankali's house name was A:-Thoman Vilakam B:-Vaya| Varam C:-Plavathara Veedu D:-Vazhathodi Ans: C
16:-In connection with which event Mahatma Gandhi visited Kerala for the second time
A:-Guruvayoor Satyagraha
B:-Salt Satyagraha
C:-Vaikkam Satyagraha
D:-Khilafath Movement
Ans: C
17:-Which social reformer gave the slogan 'No Caste, No Religion, No God for Man'
A:-Nitya Chitanya Yati B:-Sree Narayana Guru C:-Swami Vivekananda D:-Sahodaran Ayyapan
Ans: D
18:-Who called Sree Narayan Guru as the 'Second Budha'?
A:-Sankara Kurup B:-Nataraja Guru C:-R. Sankar D:-C. Achuthamenon
Ans: A
19:-Temple entry proclamation was on
A:-1930 B:-1936 C:-1924 D:-1935
Ans: B
20:-The First Vice Chancellor of Malayalam University
A:-Gopinath B:-Dr. Usha Titus C:-Radhakrishnan. K D:-K. Jayakumar
Ans: D
21:-Name the project to make government hospitals people friendly by improving their basic infrastructure
A:-Health Care Mission B:-Ardram Mission C:-Life Mission D:-Arogyakeralam
Ans: B
22:-Name of the text book published by state literacy mission in Kerala to teach migrant labourers
A:-Hamari Malayalam B:-Ente Malayalam C:-Keraleeyam D:-Ezhuthani
Ans: A
23:-.... district in Kerala has largest area under mangrove vegetation
A:-Thrissur B:-Eranaku|am C:-Kozhikode D:-Kannur
Ans: D
24:-The Malayalee Memorial was signed in the year
A:-1894
B:-1897
C:-1891
D:-1898
Ans: C
25:-The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued on
A:-11.12.1936
B:-12.11.1924
C:-11.12.1931
D:-12.11.1936
Ans: D
26:-First railway line in Kerala
A:-Trivandrum-Cochin
B:-Tirur-Coimbature
C:-Calicut-Kannur
D:-Beypore-Tirur
Ans: D
27:-The British established Spice Plantation at
A:-Travancore
B:-Tirur
C:-Ancharakandi
D:-Kundara
Ans: C
28:-Which European power was defeated in the battle of Colachal?
A:-The British
B:-The Portuguese
C:-The Dutch
D:-The French
Ans: C
29:-Which districts in Kerala are not sharing boundary with any of the neighbouring states?
A:-Kozhikodu, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Alappuzha
B:-Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kollam
C:-Wayanad, Kozhikodu, Kottayam, Alappuzha
D:-Kozhikodu, Kannur, Kottayam, Kollam
Ans: A
30:-The Kerala State Minister for Electricity, Sri M.M. Mani was elected from the constituency of
A:-Idukki
B:-Devikulam
C:-Udumbanchola
D:-Perrmade
Ans: C
31:-Identify the person connected with Malabar Rebellion
A:-A.G. Velayudhan
B:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi
C:-Muhammed Ali Jinnah
D:-Ali Musaliar
Ans: D
32:-Identify the leader connected with the Kurichiya revolt
A:-Veera Varma
B:-Rama Namby
C:-Velu Thampi
D:-Paliyath Achan
Ans: B
33:-Arrange the following in chronological order i. Vaikkom Satyagraha ii. Shannar Agitation iii. Paliyam Satyagraha iv. Guruvayur Satyagraha
A:-ii, i, iv, iii
B:-iii, iv, ii, i
C:-ii, iii, i, iv
D:-ii, iv, iii, i
Ans: A
34:-The place 'Mavilathodu' is associated with
A:-Veluthampi Dalawa
B:-Paliyath Achan
C:-Tippu Sultan
D:-Pazhassi Raja
Ans: D
35:-The University of Travancore was established in
A:-1947
B:-1937
C:-1957
D:-1927
Ans: B
36:-'Adukkalayilninnu Arangathekku' was written by
A:-Vaghbhatananda
B:-V.T. Bhattathirippadu
C:-Dr. Palpu
D:-Kumaranassan
Ans: B
37:-Identify the person * His movement was Samatva Samajam * He authored Akhila Thirutt * He was the first to make mirror consecration in South India
A:-Chattampi Swamikal
B:-Vaikunda Swamikal
C:-Ayyankali
D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Ans: B
38:-The Jhansi Rani of Travancore
A:-Accamma Cheriyan
B:-Arya Pallam
C:-Sarada Ammal
D:-Narayani Amma
Ans: A
39:-In which year, the Kudumbasree "The Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission" was launched?
A:-May 1998 B:-May 1989 C:-June 1989 D:-June 1990
Ans: A
40:-The Stone Necklace agitation (Kallumala Samaram) was led by
A:-Ayyanka|i B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan C:-EMS Namboothripad D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Ans: A
41:-Kerala Scheduled Tribes (Restriction on Transfer of Lands and Restoration of Alienated Lands) Act was passed in the year
A:-1975 B:-1951 C:-1965 D:-1949
Ans: A
42:-One of the objectives of the State Policy for Transgenders in Kerala 2015 is.
A:-To ensure that transgenders enjoy the right to freedom of expression in all matters that affect them.
B:-To ensure that transgenders get 25% reservation in Govt. institutions / Colleges
C:-To provide for transgenders for financial support required for medical transitioning
D:-To provide legal protection from their parents and relatives
Ans: A
43:-Which district of Kerala stands first with the Per capita income in 2018
A:-Kottayam B:-Ma|appuram C:-Ernaku|am D:-Kasargod
Ans: C
44:-Aruvippuram temple installation of Sree Narayana Guru was in the year:
A:-1888 B:-1889 C:-1880 D:-1903
Ans: A
45:-Who was the founder of the association Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham:
A:-Poikayil Appachan B:-Pandit Karuppan C:-Ayyankali D:-Dr.Palpu
Ans: C
46:-Which of the following was not one of the factors responsible for the Mappila Rebellion of 1921:
A:-Police atrocities B:-Khilafat issues C:-Social disabilities D:-Non Cooperation Movement
Ans: C
47:-The Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha was the child of 47 days Adivasi Dalit Samara Samiti agitation at Thiruvananthapuram in the year A:-2000 B:-2001 C:-2002 D:-2003
Ans: B
48:-Monsoon rainfall in Kerala is an example for
A:-Convectional Rain B:-Cyclonic Rain C:-Frontal Rain D:-Orographic Rain
Ans: D
49:-..... wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is named after a tree species
A:-Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary B:-Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
C:-Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary D:-Kurinjima|a Sanctuary
Ans: A
Ans: B
2:-Who wrote the Drama 'Malathi Kesavam'?
A:-C.V. Kunjuraman B:-Ayyathan Gopalan C:-Thoppil Bhasi D:-P. Kesavan
Ans: A
3:-The first women member of Kochi Legislative Assembly?
A:-Annie Mascarene B:-Ayisha bai C:-A.V. Kuttimalu Amma D:-Thottakadu Madhaviamma
Ans: D
4:-Who is known as the father of literacy in Kerala? A:-P.N. Panikkar B:-Kuriakose Elias Chavara C:-Mannath Padmanabhan D:-O.N.V. Kurup Ans: B
5:-Who is known as saint without saffron? A:-Swami Vivekananda B:-Panambally Govinda Menon C:-K. Kelappan D:-Chattambi Swamikal Ans: D
6:-The song 'Akilandamandalam' is written by A:-M. Leelavathi B:-Panthallam K.P. Raman Pillai C:-C.V. Balakrishnan D:-Amsi Narayana Pillai
Ans: B
7:-The original name of Thycaud Ayya was A:-Gopalan B:-Velayudhan C:-Subharayan D:-Sumithran Ans: C
8:-Name of the magazine established by Vagbhatananda. A:-Shivayoga vilasam B:-Shivayoga Rahasyam C:-Advaitha Chinta Padhathi D:-Moksha Pradeepakandam Ans: A
9:-|n which district Vakkam Abdul Khadir Moulavi was born? A:-Malappuram B:-Pathanamthitta C:-Thiruvananthapuram D:-Kozhikode Ans: C
10:-Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha was founded by A:-Ayyankali B:-Brahmananda Sivayogi C:-Pandit Karuppan D:-Dr. Palpu Ans: C
11:-The only poet in Malayalam who became Mahakavi without writing a Mahakavyam? A:-Thakazhi B:-Kumaranasan C:-Raja Raja Varma D:-Akkitham Ans: B
12:-The first book in Malayalam literature ing the cast system and untouchability A:-Jathinirnayam B:-Adukkalayil ninnu avangathekku C:-Sadhacharam D:-Jathikummi Ans: D
13:-Ezhava Memorial was submitted to A:-Sreemoolam Thirunal B:-Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bhai C:-Uthradam Thirunal D:-Karthika Thirunal Ans: A
14:-The only social reformer to speech in Malayalam on British Broadcasting Corporation A:-Mannath Padmanabhan B:-A.K. Gopalan C:-P. Sankaran D:-K. Kelappan Ans: A
15:-Ayyankali's house name was A:-Thoman Vilakam B:-Vaya| Varam C:-Plavathara Veedu D:-Vazhathodi Ans: C
16:-In connection with which event Mahatma Gandhi visited Kerala for the second time
A:-Guruvayoor Satyagraha
B:-Salt Satyagraha
C:-Vaikkam Satyagraha
D:-Khilafath Movement
Ans: C
17:-Which social reformer gave the slogan 'No Caste, No Religion, No God for Man'
A:-Nitya Chitanya Yati B:-Sree Narayana Guru C:-Swami Vivekananda D:-Sahodaran Ayyapan
Ans: D
18:-Who called Sree Narayan Guru as the 'Second Budha'?
A:-Sankara Kurup B:-Nataraja Guru C:-R. Sankar D:-C. Achuthamenon
Ans: A
19:-Temple entry proclamation was on
A:-1930 B:-1936 C:-1924 D:-1935
Ans: B
20:-The First Vice Chancellor of Malayalam University
A:-Gopinath B:-Dr. Usha Titus C:-Radhakrishnan. K D:-K. Jayakumar
Ans: D
21:-Name the project to make government hospitals people friendly by improving their basic infrastructure
A:-Health Care Mission B:-Ardram Mission C:-Life Mission D:-Arogyakeralam
Ans: B
22:-Name of the text book published by state literacy mission in Kerala to teach migrant labourers
A:-Hamari Malayalam B:-Ente Malayalam C:-Keraleeyam D:-Ezhuthani
Ans: A
23:-.... district in Kerala has largest area under mangrove vegetation
A:-Thrissur B:-Eranaku|am C:-Kozhikode D:-Kannur
Ans: D
24:-The Malayalee Memorial was signed in the year
A:-1894
B:-1897
C:-1891
D:-1898
Ans: C
25:-The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued on
A:-11.12.1936
B:-12.11.1924
C:-11.12.1931
D:-12.11.1936
Ans: D
26:-First railway line in Kerala
A:-Trivandrum-Cochin
B:-Tirur-Coimbature
C:-Calicut-Kannur
D:-Beypore-Tirur
Ans: D
27:-The British established Spice Plantation at
A:-Travancore
B:-Tirur
C:-Ancharakandi
D:-Kundara
Ans: C
28:-Which European power was defeated in the battle of Colachal?
A:-The British
B:-The Portuguese
C:-The Dutch
D:-The French
Ans: C
29:-Which districts in Kerala are not sharing boundary with any of the neighbouring states?
A:-Kozhikodu, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Alappuzha
B:-Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kollam
C:-Wayanad, Kozhikodu, Kottayam, Alappuzha
D:-Kozhikodu, Kannur, Kottayam, Kollam
Ans: A
30:-The Kerala State Minister for Electricity, Sri M.M. Mani was elected from the constituency of
A:-Idukki
B:-Devikulam
C:-Udumbanchola
D:-Perrmade
Ans: C
31:-Identify the person connected with Malabar Rebellion
A:-A.G. Velayudhan
B:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi
C:-Muhammed Ali Jinnah
D:-Ali Musaliar
Ans: D
32:-Identify the leader connected with the Kurichiya revolt
A:-Veera Varma
B:-Rama Namby
C:-Velu Thampi
D:-Paliyath Achan
Ans: B
33:-Arrange the following in chronological order i. Vaikkom Satyagraha ii. Shannar Agitation iii. Paliyam Satyagraha iv. Guruvayur Satyagraha
A:-ii, i, iv, iii
B:-iii, iv, ii, i
C:-ii, iii, i, iv
D:-ii, iv, iii, i
Ans: A
34:-The place 'Mavilathodu' is associated with
A:-Veluthampi Dalawa
B:-Paliyath Achan
C:-Tippu Sultan
D:-Pazhassi Raja
Ans: D
35:-The University of Travancore was established in
A:-1947
B:-1937
C:-1957
D:-1927
Ans: B
36:-'Adukkalayilninnu Arangathekku' was written by
A:-Vaghbhatananda
B:-V.T. Bhattathirippadu
C:-Dr. Palpu
D:-Kumaranassan
Ans: B
37:-Identify the person * His movement was Samatva Samajam * He authored Akhila Thirutt * He was the first to make mirror consecration in South India
A:-Chattampi Swamikal
B:-Vaikunda Swamikal
C:-Ayyankali
D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Ans: B
38:-The Jhansi Rani of Travancore
A:-Accamma Cheriyan
B:-Arya Pallam
C:-Sarada Ammal
D:-Narayani Amma
Ans: A
39:-In which year, the Kudumbasree "The Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission" was launched?
A:-May 1998 B:-May 1989 C:-June 1989 D:-June 1990
Ans: A
40:-The Stone Necklace agitation (Kallumala Samaram) was led by
A:-Ayyanka|i B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan C:-EMS Namboothripad D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Ans: A
41:-Kerala Scheduled Tribes (Restriction on Transfer of Lands and Restoration of Alienated Lands) Act was passed in the year
A:-1975 B:-1951 C:-1965 D:-1949
Ans: A
42:-One of the objectives of the State Policy for Transgenders in Kerala 2015 is.
A:-To ensure that transgenders enjoy the right to freedom of expression in all matters that affect them.
B:-To ensure that transgenders get 25% reservation in Govt. institutions / Colleges
C:-To provide for transgenders for financial support required for medical transitioning
D:-To provide legal protection from their parents and relatives
Ans: A
43:-Which district of Kerala stands first with the Per capita income in 2018
A:-Kottayam B:-Ma|appuram C:-Ernaku|am D:-Kasargod
Ans: C
44:-Aruvippuram temple installation of Sree Narayana Guru was in the year:
A:-1888 B:-1889 C:-1880 D:-1903
Ans: A
45:-Who was the founder of the association Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham:
A:-Poikayil Appachan B:-Pandit Karuppan C:-Ayyankali D:-Dr.Palpu
Ans: C
46:-Which of the following was not one of the factors responsible for the Mappila Rebellion of 1921:
A:-Police atrocities B:-Khilafat issues C:-Social disabilities D:-Non Cooperation Movement
Ans: C
47:-The Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha was the child of 47 days Adivasi Dalit Samara Samiti agitation at Thiruvananthapuram in the year A:-2000 B:-2001 C:-2002 D:-2003
Ans: B
48:-Monsoon rainfall in Kerala is an example for
A:-Convectional Rain B:-Cyclonic Rain C:-Frontal Rain D:-Orographic Rain
Ans: D
49:-..... wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is named after a tree species
A:-Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary B:-Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
C:-Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary D:-Kurinjima|a Sanctuary
Ans: A
50:-Sagara is a high yielding variety of .............. released from Kerala Agricultural University
A:-Coconut B:-Sesame C:-Rose D:-Rice
Ans: D
51:-The extremely acidic Kaippad soil of Kerala is found in ..... district
A:-Alappuzha B:-Thrissur C:-Kannur D:-Palakkad
Ans: C
52:-Which is the Regional Rural Bank of Kerala?
A:-South Malabar Grameen Bank B:-North Malabar Grameen Bank C:-Kera|a Grameen Bank D:-None of these
Ans: C
53:-A long pepper variety released from Kerala Agricultural University
A:-Viswam B:-Thara C:-Agni D:-Vijay
Ans: A
54:- Which of the following is not a scheduled tribe of Kerala?
A:-Kurumba B:- Paniyan C:- Kadar D:-Siddi
Ans: D
55:- Which among the following is the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in Kerala
A:-Todas B:-Kotas C:- Cho|anaickens D:-Ma|aya|is
Ans: C
56:- Which is the most populous tribal community in Kerala
A:- Ulladan B:- Paniyan C:- Kurichiyan D:-Malai Arayan
Ans: B
57. Identify the name given to the tropical cyclone that hit Kerala coastal lines during December, 2017.
(A) Gaja (B) Okhi (C) Tsunami (D) Fani
Ans: B
58. “Vimukthi” is a Kerala government mission for awareness against
(A) Domestic violence (B) Bonded labour (C) Deaddiction (D) Juvenile Delinquency
Ans: C
59. The Malabar Marriage Association was founded in
(A) 1879
(B) 1882
(C) 1881
(D) 1886
Ans: A
60. “Jeevitha Samaram” is the autobiography of
(A) C. Kesavan
(B) C. Krishnan
(C) C. Velayudhan
(D) C. Raghavan
Ans: A
61. Who wrote to Gandhiji, “To walk through the public road is one that even dogs and pigs enjoy everywhere without having to offer any sathyagraha at all” ?
(A) K. Kelappan
(B) Narayana Guru
(C) Ayyankali
(D) Dr. Palpu
Ans: D
62:-What was the capital of Malabar under Hyderali and Tippu Sultan
A:-Kozhikode B:-Kanoor C:-Farookabad D:-Thalankara
Ans: C
63:-Who was the freedom fighter who was compelled to exile by British
A:-Fasa; Pookoya Thangal B:-Sayyed Alavi Thangal C:-Vakkam Moulavi D:-K.M.Maulavi
Ans: A
64:-What is the original name of Kunjali IV
A:-Kuttyali B:-Mohamedali C:-Pattumarakkar D:-Sayyed Alavi
Ans: B
65:-Who was the Cochin Raja at the time of integration of Cochin with Travancore
A:-Kera|a Varma B:-Ravi Varma C:-Parikshit Thampuran D:-Ramavarma
Ans: C
66:-First Yatheem Khana in Kerala started in connection of
A:-Co|area B:-l921 Malabar rebellion C:-F|ood of 1965 D:-Natura| calamities
Ans: B
67:-Who was the Diwan of Cochin who abolished slavery in cochin
A:-Sankunni Menon B:-Nanjappayya C:-Sankara Warrier D:-Venkata Subayya
Ans: B
68:-The post of Director of Public Instruction started in Kerala during the reign of
A:-Sri Moolam Tirunal B:-Ayi|yam Tirunal C:-Swathi Thirunal D:-Visakam Tirunal
Ans: A
69:-When did Varkala Tunnel opened for transport
A:-1875 B:-l861 C:-1865 D:-1864
Ans: A
70:-Grant an aid to the educational institution (private) was introduced during the reign of
A:-Ayi|yam Tirunal B:-Srimoolam Tirunal C:-Swathi thirunal D:-Visakam Tirunal
Ans: A
71:-Who was the Diwan of Cochin who introduced vaccination against small pox
A:-Co| Munro B:-Nanjappayya C:-Sunkunni Menon D:-Venkata Subayya
Ans: B
72:-Anjarakandy spice plantation started in the year
A:-1799 B:-1798 C:-1797 D:-1800
Ans: C
73:-Who was the ruler of Kerala who distributed dress materials to the backward classes
A:-Sakthan Thampuran B:-Cona||y C:-Tippu Sultan D:-Manavarman
Ans: C
74:-When did village panchayat introduced in Kerala
A:-1925 B:-1926 C:-1921 D:-1922
Ans: A
75:-Who was the Diwan of Cochin who introduced Dyarchy
A:-Govinda Menon B:-R.K.Shanmukham Chetti C:-|.W.Bhore D:-A.R.Banarji
Ans: B
76:-By whose report Malabar Special Police came into existance
A:-Logen's Report B:-Nappier's report C:-Strange's Report D:-Cono||y's report
Ans: C
77:-The first printing in Malayalam was done at which place?
A:-Bombay B:-Madras C:-Goa D:-Calcutta
Ans: C
78:-Who tried to form an organisation called Ezhava Sabha?
A:-Kumaranasan B:-Sree Narayana Guru C:-Dr. Palpu D:-R. Sankar
Ans: C
79:-An important work of Chattampi Swamikal?
A:-Vedadhikara Niroopanam B:-Vedatarkam C:-Varthamanapustakam D:-Chaturyantam
Ans: A
80:-In which sathyagraha the Namboothiri women actively participated?
A:-Vaikom B:-Guruvayoor C:-Paliyam D:-None of the above
Ans: C
81:-Who was honoured the title 'Kavithilakam' by the Maharaja of Cochin?
A:-Pandit Karuppan B:-Ayyankali C:-Sree Narayana Guru D:-None of the above
Ans: A
82. Name the former Chief Minister of Kerala who got opportunity to become member of Cochin Praja Mandal, Thiru-Kochi, Kerala Legislative Assemblies and Rajya Sabha.
(A) EMS Namboothiripad (B) R. Sankar (C) C. Achutha Menon (D) K. Karunakaran
Ans: C
83. The Kerala Panchayat Raj Bill 1994 was passed by the assembly during the tenure of which Minister for Local Administration:
(A) M.K. Munir (B) C.T. Ahammadali (C) V.J. Thankappan (D) K. Balakrishna Pillai
Ans: B
84. Regarding the second coalition ministry of EMS Namboothiripad, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry took office in the year 1966.
2. It consisted of CPI(M), CPI, the Muslim League, the RSP, the Karshaka Thozhilali Party and the Kerala Socialist Party.
3. C.H. Muhammed Koya was the Minister for Education.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) None of the above
Ans: C
85. The person who resigned from the Aikya Kerala Committee with the belief that State headed by a Rajapramukh will not be helpful to the formation of a democratic State.
(A) K.P. Kesava Menon (B) K. Kelappan (C) T. Prakasam (D) T.K. Madhavan
Ans: B
86. Consider the following statements:
1. In Kerala, the megaliths are burial sites.
2. Iron objects and pottery are the main items found from megalithic burials in Kerala.
3. 'Pattanam' is a megalithic burial site.
Which of the above statement/s is/are not correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 1, 2 and 3 (C) 3 only (D) All of the above
Ans: C
87. Which among the following is not related with medicine in Kerala?
(A) Matangaleela (B) Prakriya Sarvaswam (C) Ashtanga Sareeram (D) Prayoga Samuchayam
Ans: B
88. With reference to the temple architecture of Kerala, consider the following statements:
1. Pallava style of architecture influenced temple architecture in Kerala.
2. Koothambalam is an important feature of Kerala temple architecture.
3. Vimana is an important feature of Kerala temples.
Which of the above is/are not correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
89. With reference to caste system in Kerala, consider the following statements:
1. 'Mannappedi' and 'Pulappedi' were abolished by Sri Kerala Varma of Venad by issuing an order.
2. 'Sankara Smriti' is a text dealing with caste rules and practices.
3. 'Channar' agitation was a caste movement.
Which of the statement/statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 3 only
Ans: C
90. Consider the following:
1. 'Parahita' system of astronomy existed in Kerala.
2. Katapayadi system employed letters to denote numbers.
3. 'Laghubhaskareeya Vyakhya' is an astronomical work.
Which among the above statement/s are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 3 only.
Ans: C
91. Consider the following statements:
1. She was nominated to Cochin legislative assembly to advise about the Namboothiri Bill.
2. She was an elected member of Malabar District Board
3. She was related with Paliyam Satyagraha
4. She wrote the book 'Akalathiruttu'.
Which among the above statement/statements regarding Arya Pallom is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 only (D) All of the above
Ans: C
92. With reference to the Cochin Nair Act of 1937-38, consider the following statements:
1. It abolished Marumakkathayam and joint families.
2. It prohibited the marriage of a female less than 16 years of age and male less than 21 years of age.
3. It also prohibited the practice of polygamy.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 3 only (D) All of the above
Ans: D
93. With reference to the evolution of the Malayalam language, consider the following statement/s:
1. The word 'Jannal' came to the Malayalam language from Portuguese.
2. 'Diwan' is a word that came to Malayalam from Arab language.
3. 'Samkshepa Vedartham' is the first printed book in Malayalam.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None of the above
Ans: C
94. Which among the following palace is famous for its mural painting 'Gajendramoksha'?
(A) Mattanchery Palace (B) Padmanabhapuram Palace
(C) Chirakkal Palace (D) Krishnapuram Palace
Ans: D
95. Consider the following:
1. Revathipattathanam was an annual scholarly assembly patronised by Zamorin of Calicut.
2. 'Kadannirikkal' is an important aspect of Revathipattathanam.
3. Head of Payyur family was the chief judge of Revathipattathanam.
Which among the above statement/s is/are NOT correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
96. Consider the following:
1. Mampalli copper plate of Shri Vallabhan Kota is the first record that used Kollam Era.
2. Parthivapuram copper plate refers to the grants of land to 'Salai'.
3. Jewish copper plate speaks of a grant to Joseph Rabban.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None of the above
Ans: C
97. Consider the following pairs:
Work Author
1. Kokila Sandesa Uddanda Sastrikal
2. Ascharya Choodamani Saktibhadra
3. Bhashashtapathi Unnayi Varier
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
98. Imagine that the sex ratio in Kerala decreases from 2011 census to 2021 census; which could hypothetically be the reason/s among the following ?
(i) There is a mass male return migration.
(ii) There is mass exodus of females to other countries.
(iii) There is a decrease in the female feticide.
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Both (i) and (iii)
Ans: C
99. Regions are categorised into different stages with respect to its achievements in growth and human development. At present which stage does Kerala State belong to among the following ?
(A) Vicious (B) Virtuous (C) Human development lop-sided (D) Growth lop-sided
Ans: B
100. Kerala State is considered to be very particular in constituting Finance Commissions on a regular basis. Consider the following with respect to the fundamental Terms of Reference of these Commissions :
(i) Recommending devolution of fund from State to Local Governments.
(ii) Preparing memorandum to Union Finance Commission to assist the State finances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans: A
A:-Coconut B:-Sesame C:-Rose D:-Rice
Ans: D
51:-The extremely acidic Kaippad soil of Kerala is found in ..... district
A:-Alappuzha B:-Thrissur C:-Kannur D:-Palakkad
Ans: C
52:-Which is the Regional Rural Bank of Kerala?
A:-South Malabar Grameen Bank B:-North Malabar Grameen Bank C:-Kera|a Grameen Bank D:-None of these
Ans: C
53:-A long pepper variety released from Kerala Agricultural University
A:-Viswam B:-Thara C:-Agni D:-Vijay
Ans: A
54:- Which of the following is not a scheduled tribe of Kerala?
A:-Kurumba B:- Paniyan C:- Kadar D:-Siddi
Ans: D
55:- Which among the following is the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in Kerala
A:-Todas B:-Kotas C:- Cho|anaickens D:-Ma|aya|is
Ans: C
56:- Which is the most populous tribal community in Kerala
A:- Ulladan B:- Paniyan C:- Kurichiyan D:-Malai Arayan
Ans: B
57. Identify the name given to the tropical cyclone that hit Kerala coastal lines during December, 2017.
(A) Gaja (B) Okhi (C) Tsunami (D) Fani
Ans: B
58. “Vimukthi” is a Kerala government mission for awareness against
(A) Domestic violence (B) Bonded labour (C) Deaddiction (D) Juvenile Delinquency
Ans: C
59. The Malabar Marriage Association was founded in
(A) 1879
(B) 1882
(C) 1881
(D) 1886
Ans: A
60. “Jeevitha Samaram” is the autobiography of
(A) C. Kesavan
(B) C. Krishnan
(C) C. Velayudhan
(D) C. Raghavan
Ans: A
61. Who wrote to Gandhiji, “To walk through the public road is one that even dogs and pigs enjoy everywhere without having to offer any sathyagraha at all” ?
(A) K. Kelappan
(B) Narayana Guru
(C) Ayyankali
(D) Dr. Palpu
Ans: D
62:-What was the capital of Malabar under Hyderali and Tippu Sultan
A:-Kozhikode B:-Kanoor C:-Farookabad D:-Thalankara
Ans: C
63:-Who was the freedom fighter who was compelled to exile by British
A:-Fasa; Pookoya Thangal B:-Sayyed Alavi Thangal C:-Vakkam Moulavi D:-K.M.Maulavi
Ans: A
64:-What is the original name of Kunjali IV
A:-Kuttyali B:-Mohamedali C:-Pattumarakkar D:-Sayyed Alavi
Ans: B
65:-Who was the Cochin Raja at the time of integration of Cochin with Travancore
A:-Kera|a Varma B:-Ravi Varma C:-Parikshit Thampuran D:-Ramavarma
Ans: C
66:-First Yatheem Khana in Kerala started in connection of
A:-Co|area B:-l921 Malabar rebellion C:-F|ood of 1965 D:-Natura| calamities
Ans: B
67:-Who was the Diwan of Cochin who abolished slavery in cochin
A:-Sankunni Menon B:-Nanjappayya C:-Sankara Warrier D:-Venkata Subayya
Ans: B
68:-The post of Director of Public Instruction started in Kerala during the reign of
A:-Sri Moolam Tirunal B:-Ayi|yam Tirunal C:-Swathi Thirunal D:-Visakam Tirunal
Ans: A
69:-When did Varkala Tunnel opened for transport
A:-1875 B:-l861 C:-1865 D:-1864
Ans: A
70:-Grant an aid to the educational institution (private) was introduced during the reign of
A:-Ayi|yam Tirunal B:-Srimoolam Tirunal C:-Swathi thirunal D:-Visakam Tirunal
Ans: A
71:-Who was the Diwan of Cochin who introduced vaccination against small pox
A:-Co| Munro B:-Nanjappayya C:-Sunkunni Menon D:-Venkata Subayya
Ans: B
72:-Anjarakandy spice plantation started in the year
A:-1799 B:-1798 C:-1797 D:-1800
Ans: C
73:-Who was the ruler of Kerala who distributed dress materials to the backward classes
A:-Sakthan Thampuran B:-Cona||y C:-Tippu Sultan D:-Manavarman
Ans: C
74:-When did village panchayat introduced in Kerala
A:-1925 B:-1926 C:-1921 D:-1922
Ans: A
75:-Who was the Diwan of Cochin who introduced Dyarchy
A:-Govinda Menon B:-R.K.Shanmukham Chetti C:-|.W.Bhore D:-A.R.Banarji
Ans: B
76:-By whose report Malabar Special Police came into existance
A:-Logen's Report B:-Nappier's report C:-Strange's Report D:-Cono||y's report
Ans: C
77:-The first printing in Malayalam was done at which place?
A:-Bombay B:-Madras C:-Goa D:-Calcutta
Ans: C
78:-Who tried to form an organisation called Ezhava Sabha?
A:-Kumaranasan B:-Sree Narayana Guru C:-Dr. Palpu D:-R. Sankar
Ans: C
79:-An important work of Chattampi Swamikal?
A:-Vedadhikara Niroopanam B:-Vedatarkam C:-Varthamanapustakam D:-Chaturyantam
Ans: A
80:-In which sathyagraha the Namboothiri women actively participated?
A:-Vaikom B:-Guruvayoor C:-Paliyam D:-None of the above
Ans: C
81:-Who was honoured the title 'Kavithilakam' by the Maharaja of Cochin?
A:-Pandit Karuppan B:-Ayyankali C:-Sree Narayana Guru D:-None of the above
Ans: A
82. Name the former Chief Minister of Kerala who got opportunity to become member of Cochin Praja Mandal, Thiru-Kochi, Kerala Legislative Assemblies and Rajya Sabha.
(A) EMS Namboothiripad (B) R. Sankar (C) C. Achutha Menon (D) K. Karunakaran
Ans: C
83. The Kerala Panchayat Raj Bill 1994 was passed by the assembly during the tenure of which Minister for Local Administration:
(A) M.K. Munir (B) C.T. Ahammadali (C) V.J. Thankappan (D) K. Balakrishna Pillai
Ans: B
84. Regarding the second coalition ministry of EMS Namboothiripad, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry took office in the year 1966.
2. It consisted of CPI(M), CPI, the Muslim League, the RSP, the Karshaka Thozhilali Party and the Kerala Socialist Party.
3. C.H. Muhammed Koya was the Minister for Education.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) None of the above
Ans: C
85. The person who resigned from the Aikya Kerala Committee with the belief that State headed by a Rajapramukh will not be helpful to the formation of a democratic State.
(A) K.P. Kesava Menon (B) K. Kelappan (C) T. Prakasam (D) T.K. Madhavan
Ans: B
86. Consider the following statements:
1. In Kerala, the megaliths are burial sites.
2. Iron objects and pottery are the main items found from megalithic burials in Kerala.
3. 'Pattanam' is a megalithic burial site.
Which of the above statement/s is/are not correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 1, 2 and 3 (C) 3 only (D) All of the above
Ans: C
87. Which among the following is not related with medicine in Kerala?
(A) Matangaleela (B) Prakriya Sarvaswam (C) Ashtanga Sareeram (D) Prayoga Samuchayam
Ans: B
88. With reference to the temple architecture of Kerala, consider the following statements:
1. Pallava style of architecture influenced temple architecture in Kerala.
2. Koothambalam is an important feature of Kerala temple architecture.
3. Vimana is an important feature of Kerala temples.
Which of the above is/are not correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
89. With reference to caste system in Kerala, consider the following statements:
1. 'Mannappedi' and 'Pulappedi' were abolished by Sri Kerala Varma of Venad by issuing an order.
2. 'Sankara Smriti' is a text dealing with caste rules and practices.
3. 'Channar' agitation was a caste movement.
Which of the statement/statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 3 only
Ans: C
90. Consider the following:
1. 'Parahita' system of astronomy existed in Kerala.
2. Katapayadi system employed letters to denote numbers.
3. 'Laghubhaskareeya Vyakhya' is an astronomical work.
Which among the above statement/s are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 3 only.
Ans: C
91. Consider the following statements:
1. She was nominated to Cochin legislative assembly to advise about the Namboothiri Bill.
2. She was an elected member of Malabar District Board
3. She was related with Paliyam Satyagraha
4. She wrote the book 'Akalathiruttu'.
Which among the above statement/statements regarding Arya Pallom is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 only (D) All of the above
Ans: C
92. With reference to the Cochin Nair Act of 1937-38, consider the following statements:
1. It abolished Marumakkathayam and joint families.
2. It prohibited the marriage of a female less than 16 years of age and male less than 21 years of age.
3. It also prohibited the practice of polygamy.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 3 only (D) All of the above
Ans: D
93. With reference to the evolution of the Malayalam language, consider the following statement/s:
1. The word 'Jannal' came to the Malayalam language from Portuguese.
2. 'Diwan' is a word that came to Malayalam from Arab language.
3. 'Samkshepa Vedartham' is the first printed book in Malayalam.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None of the above
Ans: C
94. Which among the following palace is famous for its mural painting 'Gajendramoksha'?
(A) Mattanchery Palace (B) Padmanabhapuram Palace
(C) Chirakkal Palace (D) Krishnapuram Palace
Ans: D
95. Consider the following:
1. Revathipattathanam was an annual scholarly assembly patronised by Zamorin of Calicut.
2. 'Kadannirikkal' is an important aspect of Revathipattathanam.
3. Head of Payyur family was the chief judge of Revathipattathanam.
Which among the above statement/s is/are NOT correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
96. Consider the following:
1. Mampalli copper plate of Shri Vallabhan Kota is the first record that used Kollam Era.
2. Parthivapuram copper plate refers to the grants of land to 'Salai'.
3. Jewish copper plate speaks of a grant to Joseph Rabban.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None of the above
Ans: C
97. Consider the following pairs:
Work Author
1. Kokila Sandesa Uddanda Sastrikal
2. Ascharya Choodamani Saktibhadra
3. Bhashashtapathi Unnayi Varier
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
98. Imagine that the sex ratio in Kerala decreases from 2011 census to 2021 census; which could hypothetically be the reason/s among the following ?
(i) There is a mass male return migration.
(ii) There is mass exodus of females to other countries.
(iii) There is a decrease in the female feticide.
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Both (i) and (iii)
Ans: C
99. Regions are categorised into different stages with respect to its achievements in growth and human development. At present which stage does Kerala State belong to among the following ?
(A) Vicious (B) Virtuous (C) Human development lop-sided (D) Growth lop-sided
Ans: B
100. Kerala State is considered to be very particular in constituting Finance Commissions on a regular basis. Consider the following with respect to the fundamental Terms of Reference of these Commissions :
(i) Recommending devolution of fund from State to Local Governments.
(ii) Preparing memorandum to Union Finance Commission to assist the State finances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans: A
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