Prepare for Success in Kerala PSC
Welcome to our specialized mock test focusing on Kerala Politics. Understanding the political landscape, historical milestones, and administrative evolution of Kerala is crucial for scoring high in upcoming exams like LDC, Degree Level, and KAS. Take this challenge to evaluate your current knowledge and sharpen your preparation!
Mock Test Questions
- Who was the first Governor of the state of Kerala?
- A) V. V. Giri
- B) B. Ramakrishna Rao
- C) P. S. Rao
- D) Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
- In which year did the first elected Communist-led ministry in Kerala come to power?
- A) 1956
- B) 1957
- C) 1959
- D) 1960
- Who holds the record for being the shortest-serving Chief Minister of Kerala?
- A) C. H. Mohammed Koya
- B) R. Sankar
- C) Pattom A. Thanu Pillai
- D) P. K. Vasudevan Nair
- The historical ‘Vimochana Samaram’ (Liberation Struggle) was led by whom?
- A) E. M. S. Namboodiripad
- B) Mannathu Padmanabhan
- C) K. Kelappan
- D) A. K. Gopalan
- The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, which effectively ended the landlord system in the state, was brought into force on:
- A) January 1, 1970
- B) November 1, 1956
- C) August 15, 1957
- D) April 1, 1964
Answer Key & Explanations
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- 1. Answer: B) B. Ramakrishna Rao. Explanation: Dr. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was the first Governor of Kerala, serving from November 22, 1956, to July 1, 1960.
- 2. Answer: B) 1957. Explanation: The first Communist-led ministry under E.M.S. Namboodiripad was sworn in on April 5, 1957, following the first assembly elections in the newly formed state.
- 3. Answer: A) C. H. Mohammed Koya. Explanation: C. H. Mohammed Koya served as the Chief Minister for only 54 days (from October 12, 1979, to December 1, 1979).
- 4. Answer: B) Mannathu Padmanabhan. Explanation: The Liberation Struggle (1958-59) against the first EMS ministry was spearheaded by Mannathu Padmanabhan, the founder of the Nair Service Society (NSS).
- 5. Answer: A) January 1, 1970. Explanation: Though initiated earlier, the landmark Land Reforms Act came into full force on January 1, 1970, during the C. Achutha Menon ministry.
