| Post Name | Higher Secondary School Teacher in HistoryĀ -Kerala Higher Secondary Education |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 051/2022/OL |
| Category Code | 486/2019 |
| Date of Test | 22 July 2022 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Who among the following is not a member of Subaltern Studies project in India?
Answer
B. Ramachandra Guha
2
__________ was not a characteristic feature of Colonialist Historiography.
Answer
D. Glory of Ancient India
3
If humanism was the chief merit of Greeco-Roman historiography, its chief defect was
Answer
C. Substantialism
4
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I List II Work Author 1. The Return of Martin Guerre a) Simone de Beauvoir 2. Working Life of women in the Seventeeth Century b) Stella Tillyard 3. The Second Sex c) Alice Clark 4. Aristocrats d) Natalie Zemon Davis
Answer
D. d c a b
5
Ibn Khaldun explored the causes of change in human societies, considering the inļ¬uence of the physical environment, state formation, the power of tribal society with its 'asabiyya' which means
Answer
A. natural solidarity or group feeling
6
If modernist historians can be characterized as those who see the past as conditioning the present, a broad group of ________ scholars might be characterized as those who see the past as conditioned by the present.
Answer
C. Postmodern
7
Positivism in history was a reaction to
Answer
B. Romanticism
8
Who deļ¬ned history 'as the presentation, in chronological order, of successive developments in the means and relations of production'?
Answer
D. D.D.Kosambi
9
Which among the following statements are correct about the contributions of Annales School of historiography? i) The widening of the spatial horizons of history beyond Europe ii) Interdisciplinary and problem oriented analytical approach iii) Annales historians opposed to the homogeneous, uniform and linear time iv) Political and individual histories are given primary importance
Answer
C. Only i, ii and iii
10
Which among the following statements are correct about Post Modernist ideas about History? i) Post Modernism is opposed to grand narratives of all kind ii) It is strongly supported the scientiļ¬c, universalistic and centristic claims of mainstream history -writing iii) Post Modernism promotes 'Micro Histories' iv) No access to reality of the past is possible beyond single, disjointed sentences based on disparate evidences.
Answer
B. Only i, iii and iv
11
Mamankam, the great ancient festival was held at
Answer
C. Thirunavai
12
Which Mahakavya in Sanskrit was composed by Atula, the court poet of King Srikantha, around 1100 A.D.?
Answer
B. Mushakavamsa
13
_________ constitute the major remains of Megalithic culture.
Answer
D. Burial structure and Grave goods
14
Which one of the following authorities assisted the Zamorin of Calicut in the discharge of his duties?
Answer
A. Sarvadhikaryakar
15
The physiographic division or micro eco zones of ancient Tamilakam was known as
Answer
C. Aintinai
16
Which of the following is not the most widely distributed Megalithic types in Kerala?
Answer
D. Stonehenge
17
Who envisaged a protracted military struggle between the two kingdoms-Cera and Cola between 1002 A.D. and 1102 A.D. which he christened as 'Hundred Years War'?
Answer
A. Elamkulam Kunjan Pillai
18
Which copper plate of the year c.849 show that the necessary occupational families like Ilavas (toddy tappers), Vannar (washermen), Taccar (Carpenters) and Vaniyar, literally merchants but oil mongers in the present context, were handed over to the donee along with the land?
Answer
B. Tarisappalli Copper Plate
19
Which of the following is not a form of measurement of grains?
Answer
D. Kulikkanam
20
Name the code of conduct governing the relations between the Uralar (proprietors of the village) the Karalar (tenants of the village) and the Pani (workers), that was being followed several gramas from Kolattunatu to Aynatu?
Answer
A. Mulikkalam Kaccam
21
What was the objective of the Nivarthana Agitation (Abstention Movement) in Travancore?
Answer
C. Fight for greater representation in the Assembly
22
What is the correct sequence of the following events? i) Ezhava Memorial ii) Vaikom Satyagraha iii) Malayil Memorial iv) Guruvayur Satyagraha Select the correct answer using the codes given belo:
Answer
D. iii, i, ii, iv
23
Which among the following work of Dr. Herman Gundert is the ļ¬rst comprehensive grammatical work in Malayalam?
Answer
C. Malayala Bhasha Vyakaranam
24
After the formation of Kerala state the ________ in 1957 was passed to prevent eviction of tenants, Kudikidappukar and certain other classes of cultivating tenants.
Answer
D. Kerala Stay of Eviction Proceeding Act
25
The 'Aikya Kerala Convention' in April 1947 was held at
Answer
D. Thrissur
26
Poykayil Yohannan formed a separate Dalit liberation organization in called ______ in 1909.
Answer
B. Prathhyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha
27
Which organisation published the oļ¬cial journal, Thozilali in 1924?
Answer
A. Travancore Labour Association
28
Which women organisation was formed at Kozhikode on 13 June 1931 with Mrs Pavamani as its President?
Answer
B. All Kerala Women's League
29
Which one among the following grouping is not correct? List I List II Author Work
Answer
D. Vagbhatananda - Vedadhikara Nirupanam
30
Name the village in Kerala where popular struggle against Hindustan coca cola company took place.
Answer
B. Plachimada
31
The work which was described as 'the most trustworthy manifestation of people's real thoughts and characteristics'?
Answer
D. The Folklore of Southern India
32
Arrange the following events in chronological order 1) Visit of Prince of Wales 2) Khilafat Conference 3) Treaty of Sevres 4) Kheda Satyagraha
Answer
C. 4, 2, 3, 1
33
Pick out the name of the leader who adopted the idea of ļ¬oating kites with the popular slogan 'Go back Simon' against Simon Commission.
Answer
D. Khaliquzzman
34
Which among the following statements related to Quit India Movement is not true?
Answer
A. The Prati Sarakar in Satara organised an armed force called Vidyut Vahini
35
Find out the option showing the incorrectly matched views on Indian Nationalism:
Answer
B. Ashish Nandy - Print Capitalism
36
Read the facts about Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 given below and Choose the correct option: 1) The Working Committee met at Sabarmathi Ashram, invested Gandhiji with full powers to launch Civil Disobedience Movement 2) Prior to the commencement of the movement Gandhiji sent an eleven-point demands to Lord Irwin 3) At the Karachi session of the Congress, Gandhiji was shown black ļ¬ags. 4) The movement came to an end when Gandhiji went to England to participate in the Second Round Table Conference.
Answer
B. Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct
37
'An undated document' which was read at Simla in the summer of 1878 was ļ¬rst mentioned in a biography published in 1913. The biography was of
Answer
D. A O Hume
38
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the most appropriate option. Assertion (A) : Between September 1920 and December 1920 there was a tussle in the Indian National Congress. Reason (R) : Some of the Congress members were reluctant to boycott and feared that the movement might lead to popular violence
Answer
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
39
Pick up the right option on the objectives of HRA 1) Abolition of all systems which make the exploitation of man by man possible 2) To preach social revolutionary and communistic principles 3) Nationalization of Railways and large industries 4) Annihilation of all unpopular oļ¬cials
Answer
C. 1, 2 and 3
40
HMIS Talwar is connected to
Answer
D. Royal Indian Naval Mutiny
41
"There shall be no annexations, no contributions, no punitive damages" was the stand announced during the Treaty of Versailles by
Answer
C. Woodrow Wilson
42
Which among the following was not a feature of humanism during renaissance period?
Answer
B. Political and economic liberation
43
Who among the following reached Montezuma in the Sixteenth Century?
Answer
A. Hernan Cortez
44
The exposition of parallel evolution of society and technology is given by V Gordon Childe in his work namely
Answer
B. What Happened in History
45
Who among the following wrote an article entitled as 'On the Brink' just after the Munich Pact?
Answer
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
46
'The Schlieļ¬en Plan' is related to which of the following events?
Answer
D. First World War
47
The code 'Sea Lion' was coined for which of the following projects during the Second World War?
Answer
A. German invasion on Britain
48
Find out the option which indicates the correct matching of events related to Roman Civilisation: List I List II (Roman Civilization) (Dates of Events) I) Julius Caesar turns dictator 1. 73 BCE II) Foundation of Rome 2. 27 BCE III) Uprising of Spartacus 3. 45 BCE IV) Beginning of Roman Empire 4. 753 BCE
Answer
B. I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
49
Which of the following events is considered as 'The ļ¬rst shot' of Cold War?
Answer
D. The speech of Winston Churchill at Missouri
50
The Declaration of Indulgences issued by James II in 1687 was all about
Answer
A. Suspending the penal laws against Non conformists and recusants
51
The period when stone tools were the main tools of production and the copper was of incidental use, is known as
Answer
B. Chalcolithic age
52
"It was not possible to record with accuracy the number of cities on account of their multiplicity" was the statement about the material culture in the Gangetic Valley by
Answer
B. Arrian
53
During the reign of which of the following dynasties was started the practice of granting tax free land and concessions to the priests and administrators?
Answer
B. Satavahanas
54
The concept of gift exchange with reference to early texts was ļ¬rst formed a length by
Answer
B. Marcel Mauss
55
Who among the following was the ļ¬rst convert of Mahavira to Jainism?
Answer
C. Indrabhuti
56
Pick out the reason/reasons for Akbar's Deccan invasion. 1) He claimed suzerainty over the entire country. 2) He was keen to make the Deccani states acknowledge his power. 3) Khandesh had denied diplomatic oļ¬ers of Akbar. 4) The ruler of Ahmadnagar was rule to Mughal envoy.
Answer
C. 1, 2 and 4
57
A certain South Indian Dynasty sent an embassy of 70 merchants to China in 1077 CE. Name the dynasty.
Answer
B. Cholas
58
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option. Assertion (A) : By the end of rule of Muhammad Tuglaq Sultanate Empire began to disintegrate. Reason (R) : Rebellions in the outlying areas of Sultanate empire led to the disintegration of the Sultanate Empire
Answer
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the not correct explanation Assertion (A)
59
'These coins were heaped up outside the fort and they remained lying there for many years' was the statement made by
Answer
C. Ziauddin Barani
60
Amaram was the term used during the period of Vjayanagara rulers which stood for
Answer
A. Territory with a ļ¬xed revenue to the military leaders
61
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option. Assertion (A) : Behind the Five-year Plans lay the concept of National Unity Reason (R) : Jawaharlal Nehru viewed that India was not a structured nation but a nation in the making an kept in mind the immense diversity and variety of India.
Answer
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
62
To which of the following, the name of Gandhian Freedom Fighter Tribhuvandas is associated with?
Answer
D. White Revolution
63
What were the three subjects, according to Sardar Vallabai Patel, which would aļ¬ect the common interests of the country, that he referred to, while appealing to the princely states to make them accede to Indian Union?
Answer
B. Defence, Foreign relations and Communications
64
Which of the following commissions was set up on 1 January, 1979?
Answer
C. Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission
65
Mary C Carras was the biographer of which of the following Prime Ministers of India?
Answer
B. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
66
Match the following: List I List II (Archaeologists) (Prehistoric sites) I) R.E.M Wheeler 1. Adichanallur II) Alexander Rea 2. Pallavaram III) R B Foote 3. Brahmagiri IV) H D Sangalia 4. Kuppakkolli
Answer
D. I-3, II-1, III-2, IV-4
67
In which of the following prehistoric sites can an animal gallery with Superimposing human ļ¬gures can be spotted?
Answer
A. Koodakkad
68
Which of the following works of Sangam period gives terms like Suduvor and Iduvor?
Answer
B. Manimekalai
69
Consider the following statements about Roman Trade with South India and Choose the right option. 1) Gold and Silver coins of the periods of Tiberius and Augustus indicate the prosperity of South India. 2) Coimbatore and Mysore provided beryl for the Roman Trade. 3) Periyar and Cauvery were the major rivers of transportation of goods
Answer
A. Only 1 and 2 are correct
70
According to Sangam sources, Chola Territory was situated between two rivers namely
Answer
C. Pennar and Velar
71
Which of the following types of reliability is suitable while we need an estimate of internal consistency of a test?
Answer
B. Kuder-Richardson 20
72
Which of the following is an essential part of any action research study?
Answer
D. Reļ¬ection
73
Match the method of sampling and characteristics. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Method of sampling Characteristics (a) Quota (i) Each number has an equal and independent chance of being selected (b) Proportionate stratiļ¬ed (ii) Exact number of individuals who reļ¬ect certain characteristics are selected (c) Convenience (iii) Proportion of each subgroup in the sample is exactly the same as in the population (d) Snowball (iv) Sample which include the individual who are most accessible (v) Research participants recruit other participants for a study
Answer
B. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(v)
74
While reviewing an article in journal, where would you expect the authors to describe alternative interpretations for their ļ¬ndings?
Answer
A. Discussion
75
In a study about the emotional experiences of children in coastal area whose parents are working in gulf countries, which of the following sampling seems to be appropriate?
Answer
C. Purposive sampling
76
Arrange the following steps for the construction of a standardized achievement test in sequence and select the correct answer: i) Try out ii) Planning iii) Preparation iv) Estimation of reliability v) Item analysis
Answer
D. (ii), (iii), (i), (v), (iv)
77
Which of the following statements are correct about MOODLE? (i) The ļ¬rst version was released in the year 2010 (ii) Originally developed by Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Most popular Learning Management System (iv) Open Source Learning Platform
Answer
C. Only (iii and iv)
78
Which of the following is NOT an active learning technique used by the teacher in classroom?
Answer
B. Dictation
79
Match the method of instruction in Column I and its characteristics in Column II and identify appropriate codes from the list below: Column I Column II Method of Instruction Characteristics a) Project Method i) Imparting information in terms of academic concepts within the classroom settings b) Lecture Method ii) Exchange of ideas among teacher and students or among students c) Brainstorming Method iii) Teaching someone how to make or do something in a step-by-step process d) Discussion Method iv) Apply knowledge and skills to deļ¬ne and solve realistic problems using extended inquiry v) Focus is on generating as many ideas as possible without judging them
Answer
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(v), (d)-(ii)
80
APA format is commonly used for report writing in psychology, education and social sciences. What is APA stands for?
Answer
B. American Psychological Association
81
Which amendment of Constitution brings about some uniformity in tax rates in case of certain items?
Answer
C. Forty-sixth
82
Which of the following statements is/are correct about fundamental rights? i) Articles 19(1)(b) and 19(3) guarantee to assemble peaceably and without arms ii) Article 30(2) provides all minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the right to establish and administer any educational institutions. iii) Article 25(1) enacts that all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess practise and propogate religion
Answer
B. Only (i and iii)
83
Which statement given below about legislative procedure of the Parliament is not correct?
Answer
B. At the third stage the bill undergoes substantial changes if necessary
84
Which item of the following include in concurrent list?
Answer
D. Trust and Trustees
85
Which power is given to the Supreme Court by Article 134 of Indian Constitution?
Answer
A. Appellate Jurisdiction
86
What is the condition of meeting of State Board for Prevention and control of water pollution as per water act of 1974?
Answer
B. At least once in every three months
87
What is denoting in the section 9 of right to information act 2005?
Answer
D. Grounds for rejection to access in certain cases
88
Which salient feature of Food Security Act 2013 given below is not correct?
Answer
C. Pregnant women and lactating mothers will also be entitled to receive beneļ¬t of not less than Rs. 5000
89
What is the composition of a District Level Authorization Committee (AC) as per Transplant Organ Act 1994?
Answer
C. Chief Medical Oļ¬cer, two medical practitioners residing in the concerned district, two senior citizens of high integrity and nominee of Health Secretary, and nominee of Director of Health Services
90
In which districts the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme launched ļ¬rst on 02-02-2006 in Tamil Nadu?
Answer
A. Cuddallur, Dindigual, Nagapatanam, Sivagangai, Thiruvannamalai and Villupuram
91
The following statement is/are true about St. Francis Church LP School at Fort Kochi I. The school was started in 1817 II. Rev. Judeson founded the school III. It is considered as the ļ¬rst english medium school in India IV. The Motto of the school is Age Quod Agis (Do well, whatever you do)
Answer
D. I and II only
92
Which statement is/are incorrect about St Joseph Press Mannanam? I. This is the ļ¬rst printing Press of Syrians of Kerala II. Fr. Kuriakose Ellias Chavara founded the St. Joseph Press III. St. Joseph Press was the ļ¬rst private printing press in Kerala IV. St. Joseph Press started in 1846
Answer
A. I only
93
Which statement is/are incorrect about Samathwa Samajam? I. It was founded by Vaikunda Swamikal II. The main objective of the Samajam was to improve the condition of Nadar community III. Samajam was founded in 1836 IV. Thycaud Ayya was the main disciple of Vaikunda Swamikal
Answer
C. IV only
94
Identify the correctly matched: I. Poikayil Yohannan - Kumara Gurudeva II. Prathyaksh Raksha Daiva Sabha - 1909 III. Madan Mohan Malawya - Prince of Beggers IV. Vidyaposhini Sabha - Sahodaran Ayyappan
Answer
D. All the above
95
Which statement is/are incorrect about PN Panicker? I. PN Panicker death Anniversary is celebrated as Vayanadinam II. National Reading Day in India is 19th June III. Travancore Library Association was formed in the year 1946 IV. Read and Grow is the theme of National Reading Day 2021
Answer
B. III only
96
Consider the following statements I. Manohar Lal Khattar launched the Kousal Rozgar Nigam Portal in Haryana II. Prime Minister Narendramodi inaugrated Sawra-Kuddu hydro power project in Himachel Pradesh III. IIT madras Ranked First in the ARIIA 2021 IV. The scheme SMILE is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowermnet
Answer
B. All are correct
97
Which statement is/are incorrect about Sayyid Mushtaq Ali Tournament? I. Tamilnadu beat Karnataka in the ļ¬nal match in 2021 II. 2021-22 Final was played at Arun Jaitly Stadium Delhi III. Tamilnadu is the most successful team in the history of Sayyid Mushtaq Ali Tournament IV. Sayyid Mushtaq Ali Trophy is associated with Badminton
Answer
D. IV only
98
Which statement is/are true about Simhadri Thermal Project? I. Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant is located at Visakhapattanam II. The coal for the power plant is sourced from Kalinga Block of Talcher Coal ļ¬elds in Odisha III. The Power Plant Commissioned in 2002 IV. Simhadri is the ļ¬rst Coastal Coal ļ¬red Thermal Power Plant of NTPC
Answer
C. All are correct
99
Which of the following statement is/are true about Tennis Tournament? I. The Billie Jean King Cup is an International Womens Tennis competition II. The Laver Cup is an International indoor hard court men tennis Tournament III. The ATP Cup is International outdoor hard court Men's Tennis Tournament IV. LES Petits As is an International Veteran Tennis Tournament
Answer
C. I, II and III only
100
Consider the following statements I. Mahila E-haat launched for the support of Women entrepreneurs II. One stop centre scheme popularly known as Sakthi III. Swadhar Greh scheme launched for rehabilitation of women in diļ¬erent circumstances IV. STEP scheme provides competative skills for women to become self employed/entrepreneurs Which of the above statement are true?
Answer
D. All the above
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