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Multiple choice history towards a new kerala society reformation in kerala applied history challenging the caste system

How did Ayyappan come to be known as 'Chattampi' - the one who is assigned to administer rules?

  1. He was chosen by the Gurukula to administer it while he was a student.

  2. He was a student of administration in his Gurukula and he excelled in it.

  3. He was assigned by his Guru the duty to monitor and administer the rules in the Gurukula.

  4. Both B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chattampi Swamikals real name was Ayyappan. During his Gurukula days, he was assigned by his Guru the duty to monitor and administer the rules in the Gurukula. Thus he earned the name Chattampi (the one who is assigned to administer the rules) and later came to be known as Chattampi Swamikal.

Multiple choice history towards a new kerala society reformation in kerala applied history challenging the caste system

What is the subject matter of the work 'Pracheenamalayalam' authored by Chattampi Swamikal.

  1. Commentaries on Vedanta

  2. Monopolization of the Vedas, sciences and education by a minority

  3. Christianity

  4. Awakening the mind to a collective sense of 'We'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chattampi Swamikal was a philanthropist during this time, who worked for the benefit and well being of human society irrespective of caste and creed. He was born at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.

  • He argued for the temple entry of the depressed classes and their freedom of movement.
  • He interdined with the depressed classes and worked for their social progress. He opposed the Brahminic domination that existed in the society.
The important works of Chattampi Swamikal are Vedadhikaraniroopanam and Pracheenamalayalam. Vedadikara Nirupanam is considered as one of his greatest works. It refuted the baseless customs and rules that existed in Kerala. For the first time in the region's history, the work questioned the monopolisation of Vedas, sciences and education by a minority. Pracheena Malayalam also aimed at awakening the mind of the people of the region divided by various complexes to a collective sense of 'We'.
He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth.

Multiple choice history towards a new kerala society reformation in kerala applied history challenging the caste system

Who is the author of the works 'Vedadhikaraniroopanam' and 'Pracheenamalayalam'?

  1. Chattampi Swamikal

  2. Vaikunta Swamikal

  3. Sri Narayana Guru

  4. Ayyankali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chattampi Swamikal was a philanthropist during this time, who worked for the benefit and well being of human society irrespective of caste and creed. He was born at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.

  • He argued for the temple entry of the depressed classes and their freedom of movement.
  • He interdined with the depressed classes and worked for their social progress. He opposed the Brahminic domination that existed in the society.
He had in-depth knowledge in Vedas and Upanishads. The important works of Chattampi Swamikal are Vedadhikaraniroopanam and Pracheenamalayalam. He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth.

Multiple choice history towards a new kerala society reformation in kerala applied history challenging the caste system

What is the subject matter of the work 'Vedadhikaraniroopanam' authored by Chattampi Swamikal?

  1. Commentaries on Vedanta

  2. Monopolization of the Vedas, sciences and education by a minority

  3. Christianity

  4. Awakening the mind to a collective sense of 'We'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chattampi Swamikal was a philanthropist during this time, who worked for the benefit and well being of human society irrespective of caste and creed. He was born at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.

  • He argued for the temple entry of the depressed classes and their freedom of movement.
  • He interdined with the depressed classes and worked for their social progress. He opposed the Brahminic domination that existed in the society.
The important works of Chattampi Swamikal are Vedadhikaraniroopanam and Pracheenamalayalam. Vedadikara Nirupanam is considered as one of his greatest works. It refuted the baseless customs and rules that existed in Kerala. For the first time in the region's history, the work questioned the monopolisation of Vedas, sciences and education by a minority.
He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth.

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

Which is the world-famous treatise of the amorous arts?

  1. Kamasutra

  2. Vemana Satakam

  3. Both A & B

  4. Neither A & B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Answer - (A) Kamasutra

Kamasutra is an ancient Indian text written by Vatsyayana. It is widely considered to be standard work on human sexual behavior. It is a practical advice on sexual intercourse. 

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

Recently which site in India got inscribed in World Heritage List?

  1. Shantiniketan of tagore

  2. The Excavated Remains at Nalanda

  3. Dholavira - A Harappan City

  4. River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Excavated Remains at Nalanda were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016, recognizing their historical and cultural significance.

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

Kautilya and Panani were the products of which one of the following ancient Indian universities? 

  1. Nalanda

  2. Vikramashila

  3. Vallabhi

  4. Taxila
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kautilya who wrote arthashastra, an important work on statecraft and Panani, who wrote great work on grammar, were both a product of Takshashila university.