Question 1

The Temple entry Proclamation was in the year

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The Temple Entry Proclamation was in the year 1936. It was a significant reform that allowed lower-caste or 'untouchable' Hindus to enter Hindu temples, issued by the Maharaja of Travancore in the princely state of Travancore (now part of Kerala, India).

Question 2

The three tier Panchayathi Raj system was introduced in Kerala in the year

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The three-tier Panchayati Raj system was introduced in Kerala in the year 1994, following the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, which aimed at decentralizing power to the local levels across India.

Question 3

The Commission for backward classes was introduced in Kerala in the year

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The Commission for backward classes was introduced in Kerala in the year 1993.

Question 4

Vanitha Commission in Kerala was introduced in the year

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The Vanitha Commission in Kerala, also known as the Kerala Women's Commission, was introduced in the year 1995 to improve the status of women in the state and address issues related to gender inequality.

Question 5

The total number of Bills passed by the Kerala legislature is close to

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The Kerala Legislature has passed close to 1500 bills since its formation in 1956.

Question 6

The first Kerala Legislative Assembly functioned between

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The first Kerala Legislative Assembly functioned between 1957 and 1959, following the formation of the state of Kerala in India in 1956.

Question 7

The three tier Panchayathi Raj system was introduced by which constitutional amendment?

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The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 introduced the three-tier Panchayati Raj system to enhance decentralization and local governance in rural India.

Question 8

The approximate number of Gram Panchayaths in Kerala is

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Question 9

The approximate number of Block Panchayaths in Kerala is around

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As of my last update, Kerala has approximately 152 Block Panchayats, making option B (150) the closest approximation.

Question 10

Kerala shows high development in the field of

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Kerala is known for its high literacy rates, advanced healthcare system, and efforts towards gender equality, making it a leader in all these areas.

Question 11

In Kerala, Sex Ratio is favourable to

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Kerala has a higher number of females compared to males, making the sex ratio favorable to women.

Question 12

The 'New Social Movements' are prevalent among

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The 'New Social Movements' are prevalent among Dalits, women, and fisherfolk because these groups have historically faced discrimination and marginalization. These movements aim to address the specific needs and concerns of these groups and to promote their social, economic, and political empowerment.

Question 13

Leader of Adivasi Gothra Maha Sabha

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C. K. Janu is a prominent leader of the Adivasi Gothra Maha Sabha, an organization that advocates for the rights of indigenous people in India.

Question 14

The Child Death Rate/1000 in Kerala is nearly

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Kerala has one of the lowest child death rates in India, and it is approximately 14 per 1000 live births.

Question 15

Which of the following is/are NGO/s working for women's welfare?

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All the options listed, Thanal, SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association), and Anweshi, are non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that work towards women's welfare, each focusing on different aspects such as employment, support, and rights.

Question 16

In which year the Presidential rule in Kerala was enforced for the first time?

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The Presidential rule in Kerala was enforced for the first time in 1959. This was due to the dismissal of the E.M.S. Namboodiripad government, which was the first elected communist government in the world, following the 'Liberation Struggle'.

Question 17

Which is the largest fresh water lake in India?

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Question 18

What is the total coastal length of Kerala?

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The total coastal length of Kerala is 590 Km, making it one of the Indian states with a long coastline that significantly contributes to its economy, especially through tourism and fisheries.

Question 19

Vasco da Gama landed in Kerala in the year

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Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, first landed in Calicut (now Kozhikode), Kerala, India, on May 20, 1498, establishing a sea route from Europe to India.

Question 20

According to 2011 census data, sex ratio of Kerala is____?

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According to the 2011 census data, the sex ratio of Kerala is 1084 females per 1000 males, which is the highest among all Indian states.

Quiz 6: Kerala, India