Repeated PSC Questions Sree Narayana Guru

This post lists some of the previous years' repeated PSC questions on 'Sree Narayana Guru.'


Previous Year Repeated PSC Questions on Sree Narayana Guru



Basic Facts


  • Who is the 'Father of Modern Kerala Renaissance'? Sree Narayana Guru. (HSST Zoology 2018, Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedics NCA 2018, Data Entry Operator, Apex Co-operative Societies/ State Co-operative Bank /district Cooperative Bank, 2014)
    • കേരള നവോത്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ പിതാവ് – ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു. (Process Server - Judicial 2018, Tradesman 2018)
    • Father of Kerala Renaissance – Sree Narayana Guru. (Secretary, Block Panchayat 2018, Sergeant 2018, Rehabilitation Technician Gr-II 2018, Cine Assistant- Unit Boy( NCA), Film Development Corporation, 2014)
    • Who has been hailed as the "Father of Modern Kerala Renaissance"? Sree Narayana Guru. (Assistant Professor in ENT 2018, Junior Health Inspector 2018, Laboratory Technician Kerala Dairy Development 2018)
  • Sree Narayana Guru was born at – Chempazhanthi. (Vocational Instructor In Dairying Milk Products 2018, Treatment Organizer GR II 2018, Women Civil Excise Officer 2018)
    • ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരുവിന്റെ ജന്മസ്ഥലം – ചെമ്പഴന്തി.  (Khadi Board LDC Prelims Stage 1, 2023)
  • Sree Narayana Guru was born in – 1856. (Technical Superintendent Dairy 2018)
  • Vayalvaram Veedu is related to – Sree Narayana Guru. (Agronomist 2018, Police Constable Telecommunications 2018, Draftsman-Harbour Engg-2015)
  • The poet who called Sree Narayana Guru as 'Second Buddha'? G. Sankara Kurup. (Clerk-Typist, 2017)
    • Who called Sree Narayana Guru as the 'Second Buddha'? G. Sankara Kurup. (Manager Gr IV SR For SC/ST 2019, Plumber-Kerala Tourism Development Corporation 2018, HSA Physical Science 2018, Fireman-2017)
  • ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരു സമാധിയായ സ്ഥലം – ശിവഗിരി.(Gardener Gr III 2018, Lab Assistant in HSE 2018, KSFDC 2015)
  • Sree Narayana Guru died in the year – 1928. (Divisional Accountant - Kerala Water Authority, 2014)
  • Sree Narayana Guru passed away in 1928 at the age of – 72. (Laboratory Technical Assistant Textile Weaving 2018)
  • Which of the following statement is/are correct about Sree Narayana Guru? (Project Assistant/ Unit Manager, 2023)
    • a.  Sree Narayana Guru took the battle against Brahmin hegemony through the consecration of temples

    • b.  He consecrated more than 64 temples and some of them had no idols

    • c.  At Murukkumpuzha temple a stone containing the word, "Truth, Duty, kindness and Peace" was installed.

      • A) Only (a and c)                           B) Only (b and c)
      • C) Only (a and b)                           D) All the above (a, b and c)



Quotes


  • “വിദ്യകൊണ്ട് പ്രബുദ്ധരാവുക സംഘടനകൊണ്ട് ശക്തരാവുക" ഇങ്ങനെ ഉദ്ബോധിപ്പിച്ച സാമൂഹ്യ പരിഷ്കർത്താവാര്? ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരു. (Lab Assistant - HSE 2018)
  • “ ജാതിഭേദം മതദ്വോഷം ഏതുമില്ലാതെ സർവരും സോദരത്വേന വാഴുന്ന മാതൃകാ സ്ഥാപനമാണിത്” ഇത് രേഖപ്പെടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നതെവിടെ? അരുവിപ്പുറം ക്ഷേത്രം. (AYAH 2018)
  • "I installed my Shiva; not a Brahmin Shiva" whose revolutionary words are these – Sree Narayana Guru. (Training Instructor MMV 2019)
  • Who said "There is no use for Caste. It curtails man’s freedom; destroys his intelligence"? Sree Narayana Guru. (Lab Tech. Assistant - Maintenance & Repairs of Two Wheelers, 2015)
  • "വാദിക്കാനും ജയിക്കാനുമല്ല, അറിയാനും അറിയിക്കാനുമാണ്." ആരുടെ പ്രശസ്തമായ വാക്കുകളാണിത്? ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരു. (LDC Prelims Stage 4 2023)
    • "Not to argue and win but to know and make known." This motto was inscribed at the main entrance of – Aluva Advaita Ashram. (Lecturer in Educational Psychology 2018)
    • “Not to argue and win, But to learn and let learn” the slogan of – The Religious Conference at Alwaye. (Assistant Professor in Nursing 2018)
  • ''There is just one castle and it is called humanity.'' Who propagated this ideology? Narayana Guru.  (Computer Operator 2023)
  • 'ഒരു പീഡയെറുമ്പിനും വരു -
  • ത്തരുതെന്നുള്ളനുകമ്പയും സദാ
  • കരുണാകര! നല്കുകുള്ളിൽ നിൻ
  • തിരുമെയ് വിട്ടകലാതെ ചിന്തയും.' ഏത് കൃതിയിലെ വരികളാണിവ? അനുകമ്പാദശകം.   (Lower Division Clerk (Tamil and Malayalam knowing), 2022)
  • “Of the human species is even a Brahmin born, as is the Pariah too, Where is difference then in caste as between man and man?” This verse is taken from – Jatinirnayam.  (Research Officer, 2023)




Ashrams & Temples


  • Sree Narayana Guru Consecrated Siva Idol at – Aruvippuram. (Confidential Assistant Grade II (NCA) - Various (Wayanad)/Stenographer Gr. II - KLDC Ltd 2014)
    • In which year Sree Narayana Guru consecrated Siva idol at Aruvippuram? 1888. (Assistant Professor Architecture 2018)
    • അരുവിപ്പുറം ശിവ പ്രതിഷ്ഠ നടത്തിയത് – ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരു. (LGS 2017)
    • After, which of the following consecration of Lord Shiva, Sree Narayana Guru replied, “I consecrated the Ezhava Shiva and not the Brahmin Shiva”? Aruvippuram. (Junior Instructor Machinist 2018)
  • Sree Narayana Guru established Thiruppatheeswara temple at – Mangalapuram (Mangalore). (Pattern Maker 2018)
  • Advaitha Ashramam at Aluva was established in the year – 1913. (Assistant to the Pharmacognosy Officer 2019, Assistant Surgeon-Health Services 2018, Secretariat Assistant 2015)
  • Founder of Advaitha Asramam in Aluva – Sree Narayana Guru. (Blacksmith 2018, Pharmacist II 2018)
  • Narayana Guru convened Religious Conference at Aluva in – 1924. (Pharmacist Gr-II Homoeo 2018)
    • Narayana Guru convened all religious conference in 1924 at – Aluva. (Confidential Asst.Gr.II 2018, Drawing Teacher-High School 2018)
    • In which year Sree Narayana Guru convened an Inter-religious conference at Aluva where he gave the noble message of 'One caste, One religion and One God for men? – 1924. (Block Panchayat 2015)
  • ‘Sarvamatha Sammelanam’ under the leadership of Sree Narayana Guru at Adwaitha Ashram, Aluva was held on – March 3 and 4, 1924. (Marketing Organizer 2024)
  • Sree Narayana Guru founded the Sivagiri Centre in – 1904. (Junior Language Teacher Hindi 2018)
  • In the year 1922, Sree Narayana Guru built a temple at Murukkumpuzha and consecrated not an idol but a mere inscription. Which among the following words are not inscribed in it – (Junior Instructor Electronic Mechanic 2018)
    • (A) Truth    (B) Love    (C) Mercy    (D) Compassion
  • The place where Narayana Guru consecrated a mirror representing the fact that God is present in the self? Kalavankode. (Welfare Organiser, 2016)
  • Narayana Guru consecrated the Mirror Idol at Kalavankode in – 1927. (Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics NCA 2018)
  • The last temple to be consecrated by Sree Narayana Guru is – Kalavankode. (Junior Instructor 2015)




SNDP (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam)


  • The S. N. D. P. Yogam came into existence on – May 15, 1903. (Technical Assistant Gr.II, Food Safety Department 2018)
  • SNDP Yogam was registered according to the Company Act on – May 1903. (HSST (Junior) Sociology, 2023)
  • The first session of SNDP Yogam held at – Aruvipuram. (Junior Instructor in Milk and Milk Products 2018)
    • 1904 -ൽ SNDP -യുടെ ആദ്യവാർഷിക യോഗം നടന്നതെവിടെ – അരുവിപ്പുറം. (Lab Assistant in HSE 2018, Lecturer in Physics NCA 2018)
  • The first President of SNDP was – Sree Narayana Guru. (Liaison Officer cum Assistant Personnel Officer- KELPALM 2018)
  • Who was the first Vice President of SNDP Yogam? Dr. Palpu. (Police Constable Telecommunications 2018)
  • The first secretary of SNDP Yogam – N. Kumaranasan. (Assistant Professor in Surgical Gastroenterology 2018, Junior Instructor Electronic Mechanic 2018, Machinist-State Water Transport 2018, Store Assistant 2015)
    • ശ്രീനാരായണ ധർമ്മപരിപാലന യോഗ (SNDP) ത്തിന്റെ ആദ്യ സെക്രട്ടറിയാര് – കുമാരനാശാൻ. (Assistant Prison Officer 2018)
  • Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalanayogam is the developed form of – Vavootu Yogam. (Confidential Assistant Grade II, Various 2013)
  • The mouthpiece of SNDP Yogam was – Vivekodayam. (Blacksmith 2018)
  • Vivekodayam magazine was published by – N. Kumaranasan. (Caretaker Male 2018)
  • The quarterly literary journal Vivekodayam was established in – 1904. (Junior Instructor Mechanic Diesel 2018)
  • The weekly Vivekodayam was published under the leadership of – Kumaranasan and M. Govindan. (HSST Sanskrit 2018)
  • Name the president of SNdP who became the chief minister of Kerala – R. Sankar. (HSST History (Jr), 2024)
  • Which of the following is not related to Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) – (Technical Superintendent Dairy 2018)
  • (A) Dr. Palpu   (B) K. Ayyappan   (C) Kumaranasan   (D) Sree Narayana Guru



Books


  • Who wrote the first biography of Sree Narayana Guru? Moorkothu Kumaran. (Laboratory Technical Assistant Textile Weaving 2018, Meteorology-2016)
  • The author of the work 'Atmopadesa Satakam' – Sree Narayana Guru. (Junior Instructor - Industrial Training 2018, Sr Lecturer in Dermatology and Venerology 2018)
  • Sree Narayana Guru’s literary works include a Sanskrit poem that emphasizes the unity of mankind. What is the name of this poem? Atmopadesa Satakam. (HSST History (Jr), 2024)
  • Who translated the "Atmopadesa Sathakam" of Sree Narayana Guru to the English language? Nataraja Guru. (Assistant Professor in Radiotherapy 2018)
  • Which is the famous Sanskrit work written by Sree Narayana Guru? Darsanamala.(Probation Officer Gr-II 2019, Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2018, Jr Instructor Architecture 2015)
  • The social reformer who penned the prayer 'Daivadasakam' – Sree Narayana Guru. (Assistant Professor in Transfusion Medicine Blood Bank 2018)
    • "ദൈവ ദശകം' എന്ന കൃതിയുടെ കർത്താവ് – ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു. (Lab Assistant in HSE 2018)
    • ' Daivadasakam' is the contribution of – Sree Narayana guru.   (Agricultural Assistant Gr.II 2018)
  • Who wrote the book "Jathinirnayam"? Sree Narayana Guru. (Assistant Professor in Radiotherapy 2018)
    • Who wrote the poem Jathinirnayum in 1914? Sree Narayan Guru. (Junior Chemist - Mining & Geology 2018)
  • Who is the author of 'Jathi Mimamsa'? – Sree Narayan Guru. (Tradesman-2016)
  • "Navamanjari" is a work by – Narayana Guru. (Pharmacist Gr-II Homoeo 2018, Computer Gr-II-2016)
    • Who composed ‘Navamanjari’ in dedication of Chattampi Swamikal? Sree Narayana Guru. (Forester (Section Forest Officer)/ Civil Excise Officer, 2019)
    • ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികളെ പ്രകീർത്തിച്ച് എഴുതിയ കൃതി ഏത്? നവമഞ്ജരി. (Attender Gr.II 2018)
  • 'Nirvriti Panchakam' was written by – Sree Narayan Guru. (Sr.Driller-2016, Banking Assistant 2015)
  • To whom the work Dharmam is associated? Sree Narayana Guru. (HSST Malayalam 2018)
  • One of the work translated by Sree Narayana Guru into Malayalam – (Computer Programmer Cum Operator, Beverages Corporation, 2014)
  • (A) Sivanandalehari (B) Tirukural (C) Prakriya Sarvaswam (D) Alankarabhushanam
  • Which among the following was written by Sree Narayana Guru in connection with Sarada Prathishta at Sivagiri in 1912? (HSST (Junior) Sociology, 2023)
    • (A) Janani Navaratnamanjari    (B) Arivu     (C) Brahmavidyapanjakam      (D) Devistavam
  • Which of the following is not a work of Sree Narayana Guru? (Assistant Manager Gr-II 2018)
    • (A) Darsana Mala (B) Vedanta Sutra (C) Jati Nirnayam (D) Pracheena Malayalam

  • Which of the following book is not written by Sree Narayana Guru ? (Drawing Teacher, 2023)
  • (A) Advaitha Deepika   (B) Bhadrakaalyashtakam  (C) Chijanda Chinthakam    (D) Vedadikara Nirupanam

  • താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരുവിന്റെ രചനകളിൽ ഉൾപെടാത്തത് ഏത്? (Music Teacher (UPS), 2023) 
    • (A) ചിജ്ജഡ ചിന്തനം  (B) മോക്ഷപ്രദീപഖണ്ഡനം   (C) ജാതി ലക്ഷണം    (D) കാളി നാടകം 
  • താഴെ പറയുന്നവയിൽ ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരു രചിക്കാത്ത കൃതി ഏത്? (Syrang - State Water Transport 2018)
    • (A) ആത്മാപദേശ ശതകം (B) ദൈവദശകം (C) നിജാനന്ദ വിലാസം (D) ആത്മവിലാസം



Miscellaneous

  • Whose birthday and death anniversary are observed as holiday in Kerala? Sree Narayana Guru. (Vocational Teacher Agriculture 2017)
  • Which is the foreign country visited by Sree Narayana Guru? Sri Lanka. (Sergeant 2018)
    • ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു സന്ദർശിച്ച ഏക വിദേശരാജ്യം? ശ്രീലങ്ക. (LDC Prelims (Tamil & Malayalam Knowing), 2023)    
  • ശ്രീലങ്കൻ തപാൽ സ്റ്റാമ്പിൽ പ്രത്യക്ഷപ്പെട്ട ആദ്യ മലയാളി ആര്? ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു. (LGS 2018)
  • തപാൽ സ്റ്റാമ്പിൽ പ്രത്യക്ഷപ്പെട്ട ആദ്യ മലയാളി – ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരു. (Forest Driver 2018, Police Constable Driver 2018)
    • The first Malayali appeared in Indian postal stamp – Sree Narayana Guru. (KSRTC 2015)
  • In which year Mahatma Gandhi visited Sree Narayana Guru in Sivagiri at Varkala? 1925. (Computer Assistant Gr II / LD Typist / Typist Clerk, 2023)
  • When was Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Sree Narayana Guru? 1922. (HSST Mathematics Junior NCA 2018, Lineman- Public Works 2018)
    • Tagore visited Sree Narayana Guru in the year– 1922. (HST Junior History 2018)
  • Who was the translator of the conversation between Rabindranath Tagore and Sree Narayana Guru when they met at Sivagiri in 1922? Kumaranasan. (Junior Instructor MRAC 2018)
  • Social Justice and brotherhood of man were the cardinal principals of ___teaching – Sree Narayana Guru. (Block Panchayat 2015)
  • The two disciples of Sree Narayana Guru attended the Vaikom Satyagraha were – Swami Satyavartham and Kottukoikal Velayuddham. (Studio Assistant, College Education(Music Colleges), 2017; HSST Commerce (Junior) 2017; High School Teacher Mathematics (Malayalam Medium), 2024)

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