HorthooZ – Kerala GK, PSC Questions & Onam Quiz

Q1 Multiple Choice Question

Which prominent Nivarthana (Abstention) movement leader was arrested and imprisoned for sedition following his fiery anti-royal speech at Kozhencherry in May 1935?

A C. Kesavan B T.K. Madhavan C K. Kelappan D A.K. Gopalan

Q2 Multiple Choice Question

What religious and social movement initiated by Vaikunda Swamikal in South Travancore became popularly known as 'Ayya Vazhi'?

A Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha B Atma Vidya Sangham C Ayyavazhi D Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham

Q3 Multiple Choice Question

Who served as the Captain of Volunteers during the epic Guruvayur Satyagraha of 1931-1932, later becoming a legendary peasant and communist leader?

A P. Krishna Pillai B E.M.S. Namboodiripad C A.K. Gopalan (AKG) D K.P. Kesava Menon

Q4 Multiple Choice Question

Where is the headquarters of the Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS) founded by Poikayil Yohannan located?

A Perinad, Kollam B Venganoor, Trivandrum C Cherai, Ernakulam D Eraviperoor (Pathanamthitta district)

Q5 Multiple Choice Question

Who was the prominent woman leader and activist who worked alongside Ayyankali to mobilize Pulaya women during the Kallumala Samaram of 1915?

A Akkamma Cherian B Anna Chandy C Arya Pallam D Chennathy (and other spirited women activists)

Q6 Multiple Choice Question

How do modern historians summarize the cumulative historical outcome of the various 19th and 20th-century socio-religious reform movements in Kerala (led by Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, and others)?

A They isolated Kerala from national freedom struggle movements entirely B They dismantled feudal caste tyranny, democratized public space, laid the bedrock for modern education and public health, and transformed Kerala into one of India's most socially progressive states. C They resulted in the permanent partition of Kerala into separate linguistic protectorates D They abolished all forms of modern parliamentary democracy in favor of absolute monarchy

Q7 Multiple Choice Question

A central ideological plank of Poikayil Yohannan (Appachan) in his songs and discourses before the Travancore Sree Moolam Assembly was:

A The complete restoration of absolute monarchy and feudal Namboothiri janmi rights B The mandatory deportation of all Syrian Christians to the Middle East C The immediate adoption of Sanskrit as the sole administrative language of Travancore D His poignant critique that mainstream nationalist history ignored the enslavement and plight of the Dalit 'untouchable' communities, demanding land and distinct identity.

Q8 Multiple Choice Question

In recognition of his profound Sanskrit and Malayalam scholarship, poetic mastery, and social reform writings, Pandithan Karuppan was honored with the title of:

A Diwan Bahadur B Knight Commander of the British Empire C Kavithilakan (and Vidwan / Sahitya Ratna titles) D Rajashree

Q9 Multiple Choice Question

In which year and at which coastal village did Sahodaran Ayyappan organize the historic 'Misbaha' (inter-caste community feast) that shook orthodox society?

A 1917, Cherai (Ernakulam district) B 1924, Vaikom C 1931, Guruvayur D 1903, Varkala

Q10 Multiple Choice Question

Which Indian President released a commemorative postage stamp honoring Mahatma Ayyankali for his monumental contribution to social justice?

A Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam B Zakir Husain C Dr. S. Radhakrishnan D K.R. Narayanan (President of India)

Q11 Multiple Choice Question

In the religious iconography and philosophical symbolism of Vaikunda Swamikal's Ayyavazhi, what did the subjugation of the 'Neechas' (wicked forces) represent?

A The ultimate destruction of unjust monarchical tyranny, caste oppression, and foreign colonial exploitation ('Dharma Yukham'). B The abolition of all agricultural irrigation canals in Travancore C The conversion of all backwaters into deep-sea naval ports D The establishment of a permanent international tobacco trade monopoly

Q12 Multiple Choice Question

What was the eventual political outcome of the Nivarthana Prakshobham (Abstention Movement) in Travancore, in which C. Kesavan played a monumental role?

A The Travancore government ultimately conceded to franchise reforms, establishing a bicameral legislature with proportional communal representation in 1932/1937. B The state legislature was permanently dissolved with absolute power given to the Diwan C All religious minority groups were permanently barred from voting in state elections D The Travancore monarchy was instantly abolished and replaced by a British military junta

Q13 Multiple Choice Question

What broader legal and constitutional principle was established in Travancore following Ayyankali's persistent agitations like the Villuvandi Samaram?

A The absolute abolition of all public roads in rural districts B The exclusive right of upper castes to collect tolls on public bridges C The fundamental civil right of all citizens regardless of caste to use public roads and thoroughfares freely D The mandatory requirement for lower castes to obtain travel permits from landlords

Q14 Multiple Choice Question

Which Maharaja of Travancore issued the historic 'Temple Entry Proclamation' on November 12, 1936, opening state temples to all Hindus regardless of caste?

A Ayilyam Thirunal B Maharaja Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma (Diwan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer) C Swathi Thirunal D Maharaja Sree Moolam Thirunal

Q15 Multiple Choice Question

What specific living and housing improvements did Pandithan Karuppan demand for the Pulaya community from the Cochin administration?

A Exclusive appointment as High Court judges B Free luxury ocean liners for overseas travel C Exemptions from all municipal lighting taxes D Allocation of free house sites (vazhipadu/vadu) and permanent homestead plots with civic amenities

Q16 Multiple Choice Question

During the Villuvandi Samaram of 1893, Ayyankali drove his bullock cart prominently through which major roads/markets to defy caste prohibitions?

A Along the British residency compound in Quilon exclusively B Public roads and markets of Venganoor, Balaramapuram, and Trivandrum rural areas C Through the royal palace courtyards in Tripunithura D Inside the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple sanctum

Q17 Multiple Choice Question

Where is the official memorial statue and tomb of Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai located in Kerala?

A Sivagiri, Varkala B Payyambalam (Kannur) C Venganoor, Trivandrum D Alappuzha Beach

Q18 Multiple Choice Question

What humiliating social practice was successfully eradicated across Perinad and Kollam as a direct result of the Kallumala Samaram in 1915?

A The prohibition against celebrating Onam festival B The compulsory wearing of rough stone bead necklaces (kallumala) by Pulaya women to signify low social status C The ban on wearing upper garments made of cotton D The rule forcing lower castes to crawl on public streets

Q19 Multiple Choice Question

In which month and year did the historic Vaikom Satyagraha successfully conclude after the Regent Queen ordered the opening of eastern, northern, and western roads around the temple?

A January 1931 B November 1925 (after 603 days of struggle) C August 1928 D March 1924

Q20 Multiple Choice Question

A major political and social campaign launched by Poikayil Yohannan (Appachan) during colonial census operations in Travancore was:

A Refusing to participate in any census unless taxes were doubled for upper castes B Demanding a distinct, independent ethnic and religious census category for Dalits, protesting against their forced inclusion under 'Hindu' or 'Avarna' labels that reinforced subordination. C Insisting that Dalit literacy rates not be recorded in official government files D Demanding that all Dalits be classified as European colonial citizens

Ayyankali & Subaltern Leaders