Kerala PSC - Facts about Renaissance of Kerala - 01

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1. Which is the earliest 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 Greeks, Romans and Arabs?

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4. Which place in Kerala is mentioned by Megasthanes in his work Indica as 'Automela'?

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5. Who is the author of 'Naturalis Historia?

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

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7. In which year was Kodungallur fort ravaged due to 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 in Choorni in Chanakya's Arthashastra?

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