PSC Repeated Questions on Chavara Kuriakose Elias

PSC Repeated Questions - Chavara Kuriakose Elias

This post lists some of the previous years' repeatedly asked PSC questions on one of the greatest Kerala Renaissance leaders, 'Saint Chavara Kuriakose Elias.'


Previous Year Repeated PSC Questions on Chavara Kuriakose Elias

Basic Facts

    • Who is known as the Father of Kerala Literacy? Kuriakose Elias Chavara. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Assistant Engineer Electrical 2018, Plumber-Kerala Tourism Development Corporation 2018, Lineman- Public Works 2018)
    • The birthplace of Chavara Kuriakose Elias is – Kainakary. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Forester (Section Forest Officer)/ Civil Excise Officer, 2019)  
      • Kuriakose Elias Chavara was born in – Kainakary. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Assistant Professor in Oral Medicine and Radiology 2018)
    • Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara was born in which district? Alappuzha. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Computer Programmer – Technical Education – Engineering Colleges, 2015)
    • Kuriakose Alias Chavara was beautified in – 1986. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Assistant Professor in Community Medicine 2018)
      • In which year Kuriakose Elias Chavara was declared as blessed one by pope of Rome ? 1986. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Lecturer Architecture Engineering (SR for ST), 2017)
    • Who started "Pallikkudams" in Travancore for the first time? Fr. Kuriakose Chavara. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Pharmacist Gr II Homoeo 2018)
    • Who among the following started the system "A school along with every church" to make education available to all sects of people? Rev. Fr Kuriakose-Elias Chavara.  (Previous Year PSC Questions: Assistant Professor in Paediatrics, 2019)
      • ഓരോ പള്ളിയോടൊപ്പം ഓരോ സ്കൂൾ എന്ന സമ്പ്രദായം കൊണ്ട് വന്നത് – കുര്യാക്കോസ് ഏലിയാസ്‌ ചാവറ.  (Previous Year PSC Questions: LDC Prelims (Tamil & Malayalam Knowing), 2023)    
    • The priest who introduced the idea of “One school for one Church” (oru pallik oru Pallikkodam) in the Kerala Sabha 1864 – Blessed Kuriakos Elias Chavara. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Junior Laboratory Assistant Medical 2018)
    • Who introduced PIDIYARI SYSTEM in KeralaKuriakose Elias Chavara. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Rehabilitation Technician Gr II 2018)
    • Mar Kuriakose Elias Chavara established a Sanskrit school at – Mannanam. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Assistant Professor Pharmacology NCA 2019)
    • Who is the founder of CMI Church (Carmelite of Mary Immaculate)Kuriakose Elias Chavara. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Confidential Asst.Gr.II 2018)
      • Who started servants of Mary Immaculate? Chavara Achan. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Tradesman (Electrical) Technical Education 2018)
    • Saint Chavara Kuriakose Elias comes under which Christian denomination – Catholic. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Junior Instructor Fruit and Vegetable Processing 2018)
    • In which year Kuriakose Elias Chavara died? 1871. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Special Branch Assistant Police, 2013)
    • Tomb of Kuriakose Elias Chavara is situated at – Mannanam. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Pharmacist II 2018)
    • Which among the following statements is / are correct regarding the contributions of Kuriakose Elias Chavara?  (Previous Year PSC Questions: Junior Typist Clerk, 2023)
      • (i) Admavidhya Sangham
      • (ii) Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha
      • (iii) Established educational institutions and orphanages
      • (iv) Print Media

        • (A) Only (i and ii)          (B) Only (i and iii)
        • (C) Only (iii and iv) (D) All of the above

    St. Joseph Press Mannanam

    • The first indigenous press of Kerala was established at – Mannanam. (Previous Year PSC Questions: PTHST/HST (Hindi), 2023)
      • Where did Chavara Kuriakose Elias Achan established first press in KeralaMannanam. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Radiographer Gr.II-Govt Homoeopathic 2018)
    • Which is the first book printed at Mannanam press by Kuriakose Elias Chavara? Jnanapiyoosham. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Assistant Professor-General Surgery 2018)
    • Which statement is/are incorrect about St Joseph Press Mannanam? (Previous Year PSC Questions: HSST History, 2022)
      • (i)   This is the first printing Press of Syrians of Kerala.
      • (ii)  Fr. Kuriakose Ellias Chavara founded the St. Joseph Press
      • (iii) St. Joseph Press was the first private printing press in Kerala
      • (iv) St. Joseph Press started in 1846

        • (A) i only          (B) ii only
        • (C) iii and iv only            (D) All of the above


    Books Written By Chavara Kuriakose Elias

    • "Athmanuthapam" is written by – Mar Kuriakose Elias Chavara. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Assistant Professor Architecture 2018, Nurse 2017)
      • ആത്മാനുതപം' പ്രസിദ്ധികരിച്ചത് ആര്? കുര്യാക്കോസ് ഏലിയാസ് ചവറ. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Store Keeper- KSFDC 2018)
      • “Atmanuthapam” is an anthology of poem written by – Father Kuriakose Eliyas. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Confidential Assistant Gr II SR For SC/ST 2018)
      • Which among the following is the book written by Mar Kuriakose Elias Chavara? (Previous Year PSC Questions: Clinical Psychologist 2018)
        • (A) Abhinava Keralam  (B) Atmanutapam   (C) Adibhasha  (D) Atmopadesa Sadakam
    • നാളാഗമങ്ങൾ ഏതു വിഷയത്തിലുള്ള പുസ്തകമാണ് ? ചരിത്രം. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Work Assistant 2015) 


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