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This section includes 423 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Arunachal Pradesh knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In --- year, Kerala Kalamandalam received the status of Deemed University forArt and Culture. |
| A. | 2006 |
| B. | 1927 |
| C. | 2010 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» B. 1927 | |
| 2. |
Who among the following took special interest in establishing KeralaKalamandalam? |
| A. | Kumaran Assan |
| B. | A.R. Rajaraja Varma |
| C. | Vallathol Narayana Menon |
| D. | K.P. Kesava Menon |
| Answer» D. K.P. Kesava Menon | |
| 3. |
Under the banner of SJVSV the Dalits of Kerala waged a popular struggle indemand of agricultural lands. Who led this struggle at Changara ----. |
| A. | Punnala Sreekumar |
| B. | Laha Gopalan |
| C. | K. Venu |
| D. | K. Kali |
| Answer» C. K. Venu | |
| 4. |
Name the tribal leader who plays an important role in the political assertion ofthe Adivasis in Kerala. |
| A. | C.K. Janu |
| B. | Rekha Raj |
| C. | P.K. Jayalakshmi |
| D. | Mayilamma |
| Answer» B. Rekha Raj | |
| 5. |
---- was a social activist whose public interest litigations played an importantrole in ensuring the land rights of the Adivasis. |
| A. | Jomon Puthanpuraykkal |
| B. | Navab Rajendran |
| C. | Dr. Nallatambi Thera |
| D. | K. Ajitha |
| Answer» D. K. Ajitha | |
| 6. |
In 1961 --- Commission asked the central government to restore the alienatedtribal lands to the Adivasis by considering 26/1/1950 the day in which Constitution of India came into force as the cut of date. |
| A. | The U.N. Dhebar Commission |
| B. | The Mandal Commission |
| C. | The Kothari Commission |
| D. | The Balvant Rai Metha Commission |
| Answer» B. The Mandal Commission | |
| 7. |
The party formed by the S.N.D.P. Yogam during the 1970s and 1980s hadplayed an active part in Kerala politics. What is the name of that party? |
| A. | Socialist Republican Party |
| B. | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
| C. | Communist Marxist Party |
| D. | Bharatiya Dharma Jana Sena |
| Answer» B. Revolutionary Socialist Party | |
| 8. |
--- headed the committee appointed by the Kerala government to reconsider theKasturirangan Committee Report in 2013. |
| A. | Oommen V. Oommen |
| B. | Sugatakumari |
| C. | K. Venu |
| D. | C.R. Neelakantan |
| Answer» B. Sugatakumari | |
| 9. |
The High Level Working Group appointed by the Central Government toreconsider the Gadgil Commission Report was headed by. |
| A. | Kasturirangan |
| B. | Oommen V. Oommen |
| C. | Vandana Siva |
| D. | Medha Patkar |
| Answer» B. Oommen V. Oommen | |
| 10. |
--- Hydroelectric power project envisaged by the government in Kerala wouldnot be materialized if the Gadgil Commission Report gets implemented. |
| A. | The Atirappilly Project |
| B. | Cheemeni project |
| C. | Patrakkadavu project |
| D. | Mullaperiyar project |
| Answer» B. Cheemeni project | |
| 11. |
The Ministry of Forests and Environment Government of India appointed theWestern Ghats Ecology Expert Panel in 2010. It was headed by ---. |
| A. | Ramachandra Guha |
| B. | Madhav Gadgil |
| C. | Kasturirangan |
| D. | M.S. Swaminathan |
| Answer» C. Kasturirangan | |
| 12. |
--- is the standard width proposed by the National Highway Authority of Indiafor the national highways all-through the country. |
| A. | 30 meters |
| B. | 45 meters |
| C. | 60 meters |
| D. | 72 meters |
| Answer» D. 72 meters | |
| 13. |
The international convention that declared a global ban on the manufacturingof Endosulfan in 2011 was held in ---. |
| A. | Stockholm |
| B. | New York |
| C. | London |
| D. | Copenhagen |
| Answer» B. New York | |
| 14. |
--- was the tribal leader associated with the anti-coca-cola agitation atPlachimada. |
| A. | Mayilamma |
| B. | Vilayodi Venugopal |
| C. | Vijaya Raghavan Chelliya |
| D. | Armughan Pathicara |
| Answer» B. Vilayodi Venugopal | |
| 15. |
The High Power Committee appointed by the Kerala Government that clearlyidentified Endosulfan as the chief causal agent for the health hazards in Kasargode was led by ---. |
| A. | Dr. P.K. Sivaraman |
| B. | A. Achuthan |
| C. | O.P. Dube |
| D. | C.D. Mayee |
| Answer» B. A. Achuthan | |
| 16. |
The Village Panchayat of Kasargode which was worst affected by theEndosulfan spraying is ---. |
| A. | Enmakaje |
| B. | Cheemeni |
| C. | Rajapuram |
| D. | Manjeswaram |
| Answer» B. Cheemeni | |
| 17. |
The health problems emanating from the air pollution caused by thefunctioning of the Gwalior Rayons was mostly reported from ---. |
| A. | Beypore |
| B. | Nilamure |
| C. | Vazhakkad |
| D. | Nilambur |
| Answer» D. Nilambur | |
| 18. |
The river system which was severely affected by the working of the GwaliorRayons Factory was ---. |
| A. | The Chaliyar Basin |
| B. | The Mayyazhi River Basin |
| C. | The Bharatapuzha Basin |
| D. | The Pamba Basin |
| Answer» B. The Mayyazhi River Basin | |
| 19. |
The poem ‘Maratthinu Studi’ which became the symbol of the Silent Valleymovement was written by ---. |
| A. | O.N.V. |
| B. | Sukatakumari |
| C. | D. Vinayachandran |
| D. | Balachandran Chullikkad |
| Answer» C. D. Vinayachandran | |
| 20. |
Who headed the task force appointed by the National Committee onEnvironmental Planning and Coordination (NCEPC) to study the ecological impacts of the proposed dam across the Kuntipuzha in 1976? |
| A. | Madhav Gadgil |
| B. | Saleem Ali |
| C. | M.S. Swaminathan |
| D. | Zafar Futehally |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
The study conducted by Kerala Forest Research Institute in Silent Valley thatproposed the area be declared as a biosphere reserve was done by ---. |
| A. | M.G.K. Menon |
| B. | N.V. Krishna Warrier |
| C. | C.V. Radhakrishnan |
| D. | V.S. Vijayan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The K.S.E.B sponsored hydroelectric power project against which the SaveSilent Valley campaign had started was across --- river. |
| A. | Periyar |
| B. | Bharatapuzha |
| C. | Bhavani |
| D. | Kuntipuzha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
--- is the basic unit of administration in the three tire local self-government ofKerala. |
| A. | Grama Panchayat |
| B. | Municipal Corporation |
| C. | Block Panchayats |
| D. | Zilla Parishats |
| Answer» B. Municipal Corporation | |
| 24. |
The programme of decentralization of power implemented in Kerala since 1996was known by ---. |
| A. | Janakeeya Asootranam |
| B. | Manaveeyam |
| C. | Sutarya Keralam |
| D. | Janasamparkkam |
| Answer» B. Manaveeyam | |
| 25. |
In --- year, the first general election to the reconstituted local self-governinginstitutions were held in Kerala. |
| A. | 1996 |
| B. | 1989 |
| C. | 1962 |
| D. | 1995 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
--- percent of seats were reserved for women in all the levels of localgovernment according to the Panchayati Raj Nagarapalika Act. |
| A. | 3 percent |
| B. | 7 percent |
| C. | 5 percent |
| D. | All Seats |
| Answer» B. 7 percent | |
| 27. |
By the --- constitutional amendment in 1993, the Panchayati Raj institutionswere received a constitutional status paving way for a new life to the local governance in the country. |
| A. | 73rd amendment |
| B. | 64th amendment |
| C. | 91st amendment |
| D. | 42nd amendment |
| Answer» B. 64th amendment | |
| 28. |
--- was an eminent economist associated with the establishment of the Centerfor Development Studies in Thiruvananthapuram. |
| A. | Dr. K.N. Raj |
| B. | P.N. Haksar |
| C. | Dr. Manmohan Singh |
| D. | Dr. M.A. Ooman |
| Answer» B. P.N. Haksar | |
| 29. |
The Government of Kerala that adopted a Science and Technology policy forthe first time during the 5th five year plan was led by ---. |
| A. | E.M.S. Namboodiripad |
| B. | C. Achuta Menon |
| C. | K. Karunakaran |
| D. | E.K. Nayanar |
| Answer» C. K. Karunakaran | |
| 30. |
In June 1989 --- was declared as the first fully literate municipal town inKerala. |
| A. | Kottayam |
| B. | Kollam |
| C. | Ernakulam |
| D. | Kozhikode |
| Answer» B. Kollam | |
| 31. |
Who has used the concept of ‘Public Action’ to characterize the KeralaDevelopment processes? |
| A. | T.M. Tomas Aisac |
| B. | K.P. Kannan |
| C. | T.T. Sreekumar |
| D. | Gene Dreze and Amartya Sen |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Who among the following scholars critically perceive the efficacy of the KeralaModel of Development? |
| A. | K.N. Raj |
| B. | E.M.S. Namboodiripad |
| C. | John Matai |
| D. | K.T. Rammohan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
--- forms the basic level institutions in the network of health care systemsponsored by the government. |
| A. | The Medical Colleges |
| B. | Taluk Hospitals |
| C. | Primary Health Care Institutions |
| D. | General Hospitals |
| Answer» D. General Hospitals | |
| 34. |
--- may be treated as the most important socioeconomic impact of migrationfrom Kerala to the Gulf countries. |
| A. | Development of the agricultural sector |
| B. | Rapid industrial expansion |
| C. | Boom in the construction of huge concrete buildings and conspicuous consumption |
| D. | Increase in the foreign direct investments |
| Answer» D. Increase in the foreign direct investments | |
| 35. |
---- was the most important international circumstance that precipitated largescale Gullf migration from Kerala during the 1970s. |
| A. | Cold War |
| B. | The Gulf Wars |
| C. | Exploration of Oil Reserves in the Gulf |
| D. | Economic Crisis of India |
| Answer» D. Economic Crisis of India | |
| 36. |
--- are the principal places of the origin of migrants from Kerala to the Gulfcountries. |
| A. | Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram |
| B. | Alapuzha and Kottayam |
| C. | Ernakulam and Idukki |
| D. | Trissur and Malappuram |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
--- was a political party representing the social interests of the peasant migrantsto Malabar from Travancore. |
| A. | Karshaka Tozhilali Party |
| B. | Kerala Congress ( |
| C. | Communist Party |
| D. | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
| Answer» B. Kerala Congress ( | |
| 38. |
Peasant migration from Travancore to Malabar resulted in a substantialincrease in the number of ---- populace in Malabar. |
| A. | Christian |
| B. | Buddhist |
| C. | Muslim |
| D. | Hindu |
| Answer» B. Buddhist | |
| 39. |
After the occupation of Malabar by the English East India Companyfollowing the defeat of Tippu Sultan, with whom the Company vested with the ownership rights over land? |
| A. | Cultivating tenants |
| B. | The Janmis |
| C. | Money Lenders |
| D. | Agricultural Labourers |
| Answer» C. Money Lenders | |
| 40. |
Which among the following is a center in Travancore from where peasantsmigrated to Malabar? |
| A. | Alapuzha |
| B. | Ernakulam |
| C. | Kollam |
| D. | Kanjirappaly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
The Royal Proclamation granding permanent ownership rights to thetenants in Cochin was in ---. |
| A. | 1905 |
| B. | 1914 |
| C. | 1936 |
| D. | 1943 |
| Answer» B. 1914 | |
| 42. |
--- was the party formed by the CPI(M) dissidents under M.V. Raghavan in1987. |
| A. | CMP |
| B. | Kerala Congress |
| C. | DICK |
| D. | JSS |
| Answer» B. Kerala Congress | |
| 43. |
Who among the following Congress leaders to occupy the position of ChiefMinister for the longest duration? |
| A. | Oomman Chandi |
| B. | K. Karunakaran |
| C. | A.K. Antony |
| D. | R. Sankar |
| Answer» C. A.K. Antony | |
| 44. |
Name the chief minister who successfully completed the full constitutionalterm of five years in power for the first time in Kerala. |
| A. | C. Achutha Menon |
| B. | K. Karunakaran |
| C. | E.K. Nayanar |
| D. | V.S. Achuthanandan |
| Answer» B. K. Karunakaran | |
| 45. |
The United Front That formed government under the leadership of E.M.S.Namboodiripad following the general election of 1967 was known by ---. |
| A. | United Democratic Front |
| B. | Left Democratic Front |
| C. | Sapttha Kakshi Munnani or the Seven Party Front |
| D. | Progressive Alliance |
| Answer» D. Progressive Alliance | |
| 46. |
Who was the PSP leader resigned from the position of Chief Minister ofKerala consequent to the appointment as Governor of Punjab in September 1962? |
| A. | Pattam A. Thanu Pillai |
| B. | P.T. Chacko |
| C. | R. Sankar |
| D. | K.A. Damodara Menon |
| Answer» B. P.T. Chacko | |
| 47. |
In --- year the Kerala Congress was formed by 15 Congress dissidents under K.M. George. |
| A. | 1969 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 1967 |
| Answer» D. 1967 | |
| 48. |
--- was the U.S. Ambassador to India during 1956-61 who has reportedlyconfirmed the C.I.A. assistance to Liberation Struggle. |
| A. | G.K. Lietan |
| B. | Elssworth Bunker |
| C. | John Kenneth Galbraith |
| D. | John Sherman Cooper |
| Answer» C. John Kenneth Galbraith | |
| 49. |
In which year the Communist Party of India underwent the first major splitleaving greater impacts on Kerala politics? |
| A. | 1960 |
| B. | 1964 |
| C. | 1965 |
| D. | 1970 |
| Answer» C. 1965 | |
| 50. |
Who acted as the speaker of the second legislative assembly of Kerala in1960? |
| A. | Seeti Sahib |
| B. | Bafaqi Tangal |
| C. | C.H. Muhammed Koya |
| D. | Panakkad Muhammad Ali Shihab Tangal |
| Answer» B. Bafaqi Tangal | |