Kerala PSC Mock Test: Kerala History Essentials
Welcome, Kerala PSC aspirants! Understanding the rich tapestry of Kerala’s history, from its ancient trade links to the social reform movements, is vital for scoring high in upcoming exams like LDC, VEO, and KAS. Test your proficiency with these five challenging, high-quality questions designed by our experts at myentrance.in.
- Who founded the Advaita Ashram at Aluva in 1913?
- A) Chattampi Swamikal
- B) Sree Narayana Guru
- C) Ayyankali
- D) Sahodaran Ayyappan
- The historic Vaikom Satyagraha, aimed at securing temple road entry for marginalized sections, officially started in which year?
- A) 1921
- B) 1924
- C) 1930
- D) 1936
- Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Paliyam Satyagraha and became its first martyr?
- A) C. Kesavan
- B) K. Kelappan
- C) A.G. Velayudhan
- D) T.K. Madhavan
- Which Portuguese governor is credited with capturing Goa and establishing it as the headquarters of Portuguese power in India?
- A) Francisco de Almeida
- B) Vasco da Gama
- C) Afonso de Albuquerque
- D) Nino da Cunha
- The first session of the Kochi Rajya Praja Mandalam (1942) was presided over by:
- A) S. Neelakanta Iyer
- B) V.R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan
- C) E. Ikkanda Warrier
- D) K.P. Karunakara Menon
Answer Key & Explanations
- 1 – B) Sree Narayana Guru: He established the Advaita Ashram at Aluva in 1913 with the motto “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man”.
- 2 – B) 1924: The Vaikom Satyagraha began on March 30, 1924, marking a significant milestone in the social reform movement of Travancore.
- 3 – C) A.G. Velayudhan: He was a hero of the Paliyam Satyagraha (1947-48) who lost his life during the struggle for the right to walk on the roads near the Paliyam Kovilakam.
- 4 – C) Afonso de Albuquerque: Known as the ‘Great Conqueror’, he captured Goa in 1510 and was instrumental in the Portuguese expansion in Kerala and beyond.
- 5 – A) S. Neelakanta Iyer: The first annual session of the Kochi Rajya Praja Mandalam was held at Irinjalakuda in 1942 under his presidency.
