Question 1

KundaraVilambaram was in the year.

Accepted Answer

Kundara Vilambaram was a proclamation issued by Velu Thampi Dalawa of Travancore in 1809, urging people to rise against the British East India Company.

Question 2

The father of modern Kerala renaissance

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Sree Narayana Guru is widely regarded as the father of the modern Kerala renaissance due to his efforts in promoting social reform and equality, especially among the lower caste communities in Kerala. He advocated for social justice, education for all, and the upliftment of the downtrodden, leading to significant social changes in Kerala.

Question 3

Punnapra- Vayalar rebellion took place in the year.

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The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising occurred in 1946, as part of a larger wave of Communist-led peasant revolts in the princely state of Travancore, British India.

Question 4

The date of temple entry proclamation in Travancore.

Accepted Answer

The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore on 12th November 1936, allowing the lower caste or 'untouchable' Hindus to enter Hindu temples in the state.

Question 5

The Savarana Jatha to support Vaikom Sathyagraha was organized by:

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Mannathu Padmanabhan organized the Savarana Jatha to support the Vaikom Satyagraha, which was a movement aimed at securing freedom of movement for all sections of society through the roads leading to the Shiva temple at Vaikom, Kerala.

Question 6

Atma vidhya sangam was founded by

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Vaghbhatananda founded Atma Vidhya Sangam, which aimed at spiritual and social upliftment, promoting the idea of one caste, one religion, and one god for mankind.

Question 7

The name vimochana samaram suggested by

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Question 8

The movement caused the dismissal of first Communist Government.

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The Vimochana Samaram (Liberation Struggle) in 1959 led to the dismissal of the first Communist Government in Kerala, India.

Question 9

The newspaper Swadeshabhimani was established on

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Swadeshabhimani was established in the year 1905. It played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the princely state of Travancore, by criticizing the government's policies.

Question 10

Who is the ideal model for Vagbhatananda?s social activities

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Vagbhatananda's social activities were inspired by the ideals and reforms of Rajaram Mohan Roy, who is known for his efforts in abolishing practices like Sati and child marriage, and for promoting education and social reform in India.

Question 11

The headquarters of NSS

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The headquarters of the Nair Service Society (NSS) is located in Perunna, Changanassery, Kerala.

Question 12

Birthplace of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara

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St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara was born in Kainakary, Kerala, India.

Question 13

Father of Literacy in Kerala.

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Kuriakose Elias Chavara is known as the Father of Literacy in Kerala due to his significant contributions to education, including the introduction of a system for school education accessible to all, regardless of caste or creed.

Question 14

Father of Aikya Kerala Movement

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Question 15

Kundara Proclamation in 1809 was made by

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The Kundara Proclamation of 1809 was made by Velu Thampi Dalawa, who was the prime minister of the Kingdom of Travancore in the early 19th century. This proclamation was a call to arms against the British East India Company, marking a significant event in the history of Indian resistance to British colonialism.

Question 16

The Dewan who introduced American model Constitution in Travancore:

Accepted Answer

C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer was responsible for introducing reforms in Travancore, including the adoption of a constitution modeled after the American system, during his tenure as the Diwan of Travancore.

Question 17

Gandhiji came to Kerala in connection with:

Accepted Answer

Gandhiji came to Kerala in connection with the Vaikom Sathyagraha, which was a movement aimed at fighting untouchability and allowing lower caste people to use the roads around the Vaikom Temple.

Question 18

The oldest dynasty in South Kerala.

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The Ayi dynasty is considered one of the oldest dynasties in South Kerala, predating others like the Chera and Kulasekhara dynasties.

Question 19

First chief minister of Kerala

Accepted Answer

E. M. S. Namboodiripad was the first Chief Minister of Kerala, serving from 1957 to 1959.

Question 20

Chief Minister of Kerala during 1970- 1977

Accepted Answer

C. Achutha Menon served as the Chief Minister of Kerala from 1970 to 1977, leading the state through a period of significant development.

Quiz 2: Historical Events and Personalities in Keralas Renaissance Movement