Kerala PSC History Question and Answers - 1

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1. Which is the oldest written record mentioning Kerala?

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2. Name the ancient emperor, who in his 3rd century rock inscription mentions Kerala as "Keralaputra"?

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3. Which dynasty was the rulers of Kerala during first century BC, who traded with the Greeeks,Romans and Arabs?

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4. Which place in Kerala is mentioned by Megasthenes in his work Indica as "Automela"?

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5. Who is the author of "Naturalis Historica"?

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6. Which was India's first port of importance?

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7. In which year was Kodungalloor fort ravaged due to the flood in the Periyar?

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8. "Puthuvaip samvat" started in the year?

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9. Which Greek navigator is credited with finding the direction of South-West monsoon in 45 AD?

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10. What is the present name of the city earlier known in the names Muziris and Mahodayapuram?

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11. According to the Christian belief,in which place did Thomas the Apostle arrive in the middle of the first century?

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12. Which is the oldest mosque in India?

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13. According to the traditions, who built the Cheraman Juma Masjid in 629 AD?

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14. Which prominent spice of Kerala is also known as "Black Gold"?

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15. Which Kerala river is mentioned as Choorni in Chanakyas Arthashastra?

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16. Name the Kerala river which was called Baris in the ancient times?

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17. Who was the first foreign traveller to call Malabar by that name?

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18. Who was the author of "Mushakavamsam"?

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19. Who was the first Keralite to write a book on history?

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20. Who is credited with the introduction of Christianity in India?

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21. Which is believed to be the probable year of St. Thomas arrival to India?

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22. Who is believed to bring Islam to India?

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23. Who was the contemporary Chera King at the time of Malik bin Dinar's arrival?

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24. Which is considered as the life period of Adi Sankara?

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25. Which was the birth place of Sri Sankara?

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