Question 1

In………………., the name Nasrani Deepika was changed to Deepika and the place of publication was shifted from Mannanam to Kottayam.

Accepted Answer

In 1938, the name Nasrani Deepika was changed to Deepika, and the publication was moved from Mannanam to Kottayam.

Question 2

A Malayalam edition of the Western Star started publication from ………………..under the banner Paschimataraka.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

The Malayala Manorama Company was registered as a joint stock company in Travancore in……………..

Accepted Answer

The Malayala Manorama Company was registered as a joint stock company in Travancore in 1888.

Question 4

Although the Malayala Manorama company was registered in 1888, the first issue rolled out of its press in Kottayam on March 22,…………...

Accepted Answer

The first issue of Malayala Manorama was published in 1890, following the company's registration in 1888.

Question 5

…………………., a talented writer and an experienced hand in newspaper business, was the founder-editor of Manorama.

Accepted Answer

Kandathil Varghese Mappilai was the founder-editor of Manorama, establishing it as a significant publication in the newspaper business.

Question 6

From January 26, …………Malayala Manorama became a daily newspaper.

Accepted Answer

The answer of From January 26, …………Malayala Manorama became a...

Question 7

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Aiyer, the Dewan of…………….., brutally suppressed the agitations.

Accepted Answer

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Aiyer was the Dewan of Travancore and is known for his harsh measures in suppressing agitations during his tenure.

Question 8

On September 9, ………………, the Dewan banned Malayala Manorama and confiscated the press.

Accepted Answer

On September 9, 1938, the Dewan of Travancore banned Malayala Manorama and confiscated the press as part of the broader struggle for civil liberties and against the autocratic rule in the princely state of Travancore.

Question 9

The editor of….., Mamman Mappilai, passed away on December 31, 1953.

Accepted Answer

Mamman Mappilai was the founder and editor of the Malayalam newspaper Manorama. He passed away on December 31, 1953. Manorama is one of the most widely read newspapers in Kerala, India.

Question 10

………………, the present editor of Manorama assumed office after the death of his brother K.M. Cherian in 1973.

Accepted Answer

K.M. Mathew, the former Chief Editor of Malayala Manorama, assumed office in 1973 following the death of his brother K.M. Cherian.

Question 11

Kerala Mitram, a weekly newspaper from…., began on January 1, 1881.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kerala Mitram, a weekly newspaper from…., began...

Question 12

…………., a Gujarathi settled in Kochi, was the promoter of Kerala Mitram.

Accepted Answer

Devji Bhimji, a Gujarati settled in Kochi, was the promoter of Kerala Mitram, which was a significant publication in the history of Malayalam journalism.

Question 13

Kerala Patrika was published as a weekly from …………….in 1884.

Accepted Answer

Kerala Patrika was published as a weekly from Calicut in 1884.

Question 14

Kerala Patrika's founder-editor was…………………..

Accepted Answer

Chenkulath Kunhirama Menon was the founder-editor of Kerala Patrika, a significant publication in the history of Malayalam journalism.

Question 15

Lokamanyan was edited by K. Neelakanda Pillai and published by Poovathungal Sebastian from …………….from 1920.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lokamanyan was edited by K. Neelakanda Pillai...

Question 16

Swarad was started in ………….. from Kollam for the purpose of spreading the ideology of INC and to support the Congress activities in Travancore.

Accepted Answer

Swaraj was started in 1921 from Kollam to spread the ideology of the Indian National Congress (INC) and support Congress activities in Travancore.

Question 17

From 1926, Swarad became a daily and its headquarters was shifted from …………………..to Thiruvananthapuram.

Accepted Answer

Swaraj newspaper became a daily in 1926, and its headquarters were shifted from Kollam to Thiruvananthapuram.

Question 18

………………was the editor of 'Swarad' newspaper.

Accepted Answer

A.K. Pillai was the editor of 'Swarad' newspaper.

Question 19

Based in…………….., Mathrubhumi was founded in 1922 as a public limited company in the aftermath of Gandhi's non-cooperation movement.

Accepted Answer

Mathrubhumi was founded in Calicut (now Kozhikode), Kerala, in 1922.

Question 20

Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Company Limited was registered as a public limited company on February 15,…………...

Accepted Answer

Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Company Limited was registered as a public limited company on February 15, 1922.

Quiz 7: Historical Timeline of Newspapers in Kerala