PAGE : 23 (Questions : 91 to 105)
This section contains general knowledge questions for candidates preparing for Kerala PSC degree level exams. It will be useful for degree level preliminary, mains and other higher post exams. Statement type questions and previous exam questions as per PSC latest syllabus are included in this section.
QN : 91
Which of the following statement is/are correct about Herman Gundert?
  1. The First authentic book in Malayalam Grammar was prepared by him
  2. Published an English lexicon in 1846
  3. He was a member of Church Mission Society
  4. He was a member of Basel Evangelical Mission
A Only (i and iii)
B Only (i and iv)
C All of the above (i, ii, iii, iv)
D Only (ii and iii)
QN : 92
Which of the following native rulers were prompted by the Christian Missionaries; to enter the field of education?
  1. Gouri Parvathi Bai
  2. Swathi Tirunal
  3. Valu Thambi
  4. Kodungallur Kunchi Kattan Thampuran
A Only (i and ii)
B Only (ii and iii)
C Only (iii and iv)
D Only (i and iv)
QN : 93
The factors related to mappila outbreaks during 19th Century
  1. William Logan was appointed to enquire the problem of Malabar
  2. Mappilas followed traditional method of slash and burn cultivation
  3. These out breaks had their origin in agrarian discontent and poverty caused by the mistaken revenue policy of British
A Only (i and ii)
B All of the above (i, ii and iii)
C Only (i and iii)
D Only (iii)
QN : 94
The statement is/are correct about 'Vaikunda Swamikal'
  1. First to make mirror consecration in South India
  2. Organised the Kallumala agitation
  3. His dharmic belief system was known as path of the father (Ayyavazhi)
A Only (i and ii)
B Only (ii)
C Only (iii)
D Only (i and iii)
QN : 95
He rediculed all the ill treatment mated to the Nampoothiri women especially widows
A Chattambi Swamikal
B Vagbhadanantha
C T.K. Madhavan
D V.T. Bhatathiripad
QN : 96
The following works are done by Sree Narayana Guru
  1. Atmopadesa Satakam
  2. Adibhasha
  3. Arul Nool
  4. Navamanjari
A Only (ii and iii)
B Only (i and iii)
C Only (i and iv)
D Only (iii and iv)
QN : 97
The following statements are related to Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi
  1. exhorted the muslims to discard all un islamic practices
  2. gave valuable contribution to caste irradiation
  3. advised the muslims to take western education
A Only (i and iii)
B Only (iii)
C Only (ii)
D Only (ii and iii)
QN : 98
The statement related to Vaikom Sathyagraha is/are true
  1. The first major struggle in Kerala for the eradication of untouchability
  2. Held Between 1924-25
  3. Royal proclamation was issued by Col.manro
  4. It was under the leadership of K.Kelappan
A Only (i and ii)
B Only (ii and iv)
C Only (i and iii)
D Only (iii and iv)
QN : 99
The comments related in the famous temple entry proclamation.
  1. Miracle of modern times by Gandhiji
  2. It was on November 16-1938
  3. Silent and bloodless revolution in Kerala history
A Only (i and ii)
B Only (i and iii)
C Only (iii)
D Only (ii and iii)
QN : 100
The prominent 'dharmas' instructed by Indian Constitution
  1. It allows coordination and assurance
  2. Specification of decision making powers
  3. Limits the power of government
  4. Aspirations and goals of the Society
A Only (i, ii and iv)
B Only (i and ii)
C All of above (i, ii, iii and iv)
D Only (ii, iii and iv)
QN : 101
Identify the terms related to Habeas Corpus
  1. We Command
  2. Europe was first introduced it
  3. You shall have the body
  4. To be more fully informed
A Only (i and ii)
B Only (iii and iv)
C Only (iii)
D Only (ii and iii)
QN : 102
The ideas which we have taken from British Constitution
  1. Republic
  2. Directive principles
  3. Rule of law
  4. First Past the post system
A Only (iii and iv)
B Only (iii)
C Only (ii)
D Only (i and iv)
QN : 103
The works of Ulloor S. Paramaswara Iyer are
  1. Pingala
  2. Sahitya Manjari
  3. Hira
  4. Prarodanam
A (i) Only
B Only (ii and iii)
C Only (iii and iv)
D Only (i and iii)
QN : 104
Read the following statements and then choose the Answer :
  • Statement I : Shanar agitation held in Southern Travancore
  • Statement II : A Royal proclamation was issued on July 26, 1859 abolishing all restrictions in the matter of dress
A Only Statement I is true
B Statement II is true
C Both are true
D Both are false
QN : 105
Identify the true statements connected to pepper an indegenous spice in Kerala.
  1. It was a valuable export item of ancient Kerala
  2. It was called Yavana Priya
  3. In Europe, Pepper was considered a symbol of wealth and affluence
  4. 'Bhagyalakshmi' is a high yield variety of Pepper
A Only (i and ii)
B Only (i, ii and iii)
C Only (iii and iv)
D Only (i, ii and iv)