HorthooZ – Kerala GK, PSC Questions & Onam Quiz

Q1 Multiple Choice Question

During the Abstention Movement in Travancore, which joint political platform was organized by leaders like C. Kesavan and T.K. Madhavan?

A Kerala Kshetra Praveshana Committee B Cochin Praja Mandalam C Samyuktha Rashtriya Sabha (Joint Political Congress) D Travancore State Congress

Q2 Multiple Choice Question

What broader cultural and literary impact did the establishment of St. Joseph's Press at Mannanam by Saint Chavara have on Kerala?

A It functioned solely as a tax collection office for temple authorities B It banned all printing in Malayalam and enforced Persian scripts C It restricted book publishing exclusively to European colonial officers D It broke upper-caste Brahmin monopoly over scriptural and literary printing, making Malayalam books, prayer texts, and educational materials widely accessible.

Q3 Multiple Choice Question

Along with K. Kelappan and K.P. Kesava Menon, what crucial organizing role did T.K. Madhavan play during the Vaikom Satyagraha?

A British colonial magistrate in Kottayam B Key founding leader and coordinator of the Vaikom Satyagraha Council C Commander of the Travancore royal police D Leader of upper-caste counter agitations

Q4 Multiple Choice Question

In the political history of Travancore, what was T.K. Madhavan's key contribution regarding community reform and nationalism?

A He convinced the British Viceroy to partition Travancore into separate protectorates B He successfully bridged the Ezhava community reform movement (SNDP) with the mainstream Indian National Congress and national freedom struggle. C He opposed all nationalist movements and supported absolute royal autocracy D He banned all community members from participating in salt satyagrahas

Q5 Multiple Choice Question

What famous educational dictum or policy was introduced by Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, revolutionizing schooling in Kerala?

A Vaidhyasala with every hospital B Palli Oru Koodam (A school with every church / Pallikoodam) C Printing press in every house D Library with every ashram

Q6 Multiple Choice Question

On which exact date was Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai arrested and deported from Travancore by Diwan P. Rajagopalachari?

A September 26, 1910 B November 1, 1931 C September 22, 1925 D October 31, 1914

Q7 Multiple Choice Question

Which pioneering educational institution for Sanskrit learning was established by Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara at Mannanam in 1846?

A St. Berchmans College B St. Joseph's Sanskrit School at Mannanam C Union Christian College Aluva D CMS College Kottayan

Q8 Multiple Choice Question

Why do historians consider Vakkom Moulavi as the undisputed father and architect of Muslim social reform in Kerala?

A Because he served as commander-in-chief of the Travancore royal infantry B Because he banned all printing presses and schools across Malabar C Because he single-handedly challenged religious orthodoxy, promoted English and vernacular education among Mappilas, established progressive journals, and fought against feudal obscurantism. D Because he enforced strict religious isolationism and rejected modern science

Q9 Multiple Choice Question

Following his fiery anti-establishment speech at Kozhencherry in May 1935 during the Abstention Movement, C. Kesavan was arrested on charges of what?

A Illegal printing of counterfeit currency B Tax evasion and land grabbing C Sedition / Treason against the royal state of Travancore D Organizing armed maritime piracy

Q10 Multiple Choice Question

In historical appraisals of the Indian nationalist movement in Kerala, T.K. Madhavan's strategic brilliance is recognized in:

A Translating regional caste grievances into a national moral crusade, compelling the Indian National Congress to adopt eradication of untouchability as a core national objective. B Banning all lower-caste participation in political meetings C Establishing an independent sovereign monarchy in Alleppey D Persuading the British crown to colonize Malabar permanently

Q11 Multiple Choice Question

In which year and at which place was Vakkom Moulavi, the pioneer of Muslim social reform in Kerala, born?

A 1885, Cheranalloor B 1873, Vakkom (Chirayinkeezhu, Trivandrum) C 1889, Cherai D 1878, Perunna

Q12 Multiple Choice Question

In which year and at which village was C. Kesavan, the veteran freedom fighter and leader of the Abstention Movement, born?

A 1889, Cherai B 1891, Mayyanad (Kollam district) C 1878, Perunna D 1896, Mezhathur

Q13 Multiple Choice Question

How did Sahodaran Ayyappan utilize journalism and poetry to combat caste superstitions among the Ezhava and other communities?

A By writing hard-hitting rationalist poems, satirical verses, and essays in 'Sahodaran' magazine B By translating ancient Vedic Sanskrit liturgies into Persian C By demanding absolute bans on all village primary schools D By enforcing mandatory upper-caste temple rituals

Q14 Multiple Choice Question

Scholars studying Vakkom Moulavi note that his Muslim social reform mission was revolutionary because:

A He advocated for feudal tax collections on poor peasant farmers B He insisted that Muslims sever all ties with nationalist freedom struggles C He successfully combined Islamic theological modernization with modern Western scientific education, women's schooling, and anti-feudal journalism. D He demanded the abolition of all printing presses across Travancore

Q15 Multiple Choice Question

In which year did T.K. Madhavan meet Mahatma Gandhi at Tirunelveli to discuss the plight of untouchables and seek national support for temple entry?

A 1931 B 1936 C 1921 (September) D 1924

Q16 Multiple Choice Question

Apart from leading the Vaikom Satyagraha, what major executive position did T.K. Madhavan hold in the SNDP Yogam?

A President of Travancore High Court B Chief Minister of Travancore C Diwan Prime Minister D General Secretary / prominent working committee leader of SNDP Yogam

Q17 Multiple Choice Question

At which annual session of the Indian National Congress did T.K. Madhavan present a special resolution regarding temple entry and untouchability in Kerala?

A 1924 Belgaum Session B 1929 Lahore Session C 1923 Kakinada Congress Session D 1931 Karachi Session

Q18 Multiple Choice Question

In which ministry did Sahodaran Ayyappan serve as a minister, contributing to legislative reforms in post-independence Travancore-Cochin?

A Madras Presidency Executive Council B Malabar District Board Cabinet C Travancore-Cochin Ministry (under ministries like Pattom Thanu Pillai / C. Kesavan) D Cochin Royal Advisory Court

Q19 Multiple Choice Question

During his historic sedition trial for the Kozhencherry speech, how long was C. Kesavan sentenced to imprisonment in Trivandrum Central Jail?

A Six months B Two years rigorous imprisonment (1935-1937) C Ten days exile D Five years life imprisonment

Q20 Multiple Choice Question

What was the name of the pioneering Arabic-Malayalam monthly magazine founded by Vakkom Moulavi in 1906?

A Al-Islam B Deepika C Mitavadi D Suprabhatham

Rationalism, Radical Politics & Press-Led Social Reform