PSC Repeated Questions on Poikayil Yohannan

This post lists some of the previous years' repeatedly asked PSC questions on one of the greatest Kerala Renaissance leaders, 'Poikayil Yohannan' aka 'Kumara Guru.'

Previous Year Repeated PSC Questions on Poikayil Yohannan

Basic Facts

  • 'കാണുന്നില്ലോരക്ഷരവും
    എന്റെ വംശത്തെപ്പറ്റി
    കാണുന്നുണ്ടനേക വംശത്തിൻ
    ചരിതങ്ങൾ'  
  • ഏത് സാമൂഹിക പരിഷ്കർത്താവിന്റെ വാക്കുകളാണിത് ? പൊയ്കയിൽ അപ്പച്ചൻ.  (Previous Year PSC Questions: Lower Division Clerk (Tamil and Malayalam knowing) (NCA), 2022) 
  • 'പൊയ്കയിൽ യോഹന്നാൻ ഉപദേശി' അറിയപ്പെടുന്നത് ഏതു പേരിൽ? കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ. (Previous PSC Questions: Lab Assistant in HSE 2018)
    • Who is known as "Kumara Gurudevan"? Poikayil Yohannan. (Previous PSC Questions: Senior Lecturer in Pediatric Surgery 2018, Sr Lecturer in Genito-Urinary Surgery 2018, Treatment Organizer GR II 2018)
    • Which is the nickname of Poikayil Yohanan? Kumara Guru. (Previous PSC Questions: Junior Instructor Fruit and Vegetable Processing 2018)
  • Poykayil Appachan was born at – Eraviperoor. (Previous PSC Questions: Sergeant 2019)
  • The 'Kerala Napoleon' is – Poykayil Yohannan. (Previous PSC Questions: Perfusionist 2018)
  • Who was known as ‘Pulayan Mathai’? Poikayil Yohannan. (Previous PSC Questions: Junior Instructor - Industrial Training 2018)
  • The Social-Reformer who met Mahatma Gandhi at Neyyattinkara – Poikayil Yohanaan. (Previous PSC Questions: Assistant Surgeon-Health Services 2018)
  • Who wrote the poem, 'About My Race : A Song'? Kumara Guru. (Previous PSC Questions: Non Vocational Teacher in Physics (Senior), 2022)
  • Poikayil Yohannan nominated to Sree Moolam Prajasabha in the year – 1921. (Previous PSC Questions: Junior Instructor 2018)
    • In which year Poikayil Johannan was nominated to Sree Moolam Praja Sabha? 1921. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Special Branch Assistant Police, 2013) 
    • Who among the following was nominated twice to the Sri mulam Popular Assembly as a representative of the dalits in 1921 and 1931? (Previous Year PSC Questions: Station Officer (Trainee), 2023) 
      • A) Kumara Guru              B) Moorkoth Kumaran
      • C) Chathan master              D) K. Kelappan
  • Identify the person who is nominated twice to Sree Moolam Praja Sabha - the legislative council of Travancore? (Previous Year PSC Questions: High School Teacher Sanskrit, 2022)  
    • A) T.K. Madhavan    B) Moorkoth Kumaran    C) Poykayil Sreekumara Guru      D) P. Krishna Pillai
  • Identify the renaissance leader from the bio data given below : (Previous Year PSC Questions: Office Superintendent (SR for SC/ST), 2022) 
BIO DATA
Born              : Feb 17th 1879
Birth Place    : Eraviperoor, Travancore
(Presently Pathanamthitta Dist, Kerala)
Parents          : Kandan-Father, Lachi-Mother
Spouse          : Janamma
Died              : June 29th 1939
Socio-religious activities: Dalit activist, Poet
Founder of religious protest movement named Prathyaksha Raksha
Daivha Sabha
Started English medium School for Dalit Community

    • (A) Dr. Palpu (B) Ayyankali (C) Kumara Guru (D) Thycaud Ayya
  • Who started "Adilahala" a revolt against the upper caste society? Poikayil Yohannan.  (Previous Year PSC Questions: Draftsman (Architectural) Gr.I, 2017)
  • ഒന്നാം ലോകമഹായുദ്ധകാലത്ത് മാരങ്കുളം എന്ന സ്ഥലത്തുനിന്നും കുളത്തൂർ കുന്നിലേക്കു ഒരു യുദ്ധവിരുദ്ധ ജാഥ നടത്തിയ സാമൂഹിക പരിഷ്‌കർത്താവ് ആര്? കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ. (Previous Year PSC Questions: LGS (Prelims), 2023) 
  • പൊയ്കയിൽ ശ്രീകുമാര ഗുരുദേവനുമായി യോജിക്കാത്ത പ്രസ്താവന ഏത്? (Previous Year PSC Questions: Junior Assistant, 2023) 
    1. പത്തനംതിട്ട ജില്ലയിലെ ഇരവിപേരൂർ ജനനം.
    2. പ്രത്യക്ഷ രക്ഷാ ദൈവസഭ സ്ഥാപിച്ചു.
    3. യോഗക്ഷേമ സഭയുമായി ചേർന്ന് പ്രവർത്തിച്ചു.
    4. ശ്രീമൂലം പ്രജാസഭയിൽ 1921-ലും 1931-ലും അംഗമായി.
      • (A) (1) മാത്രം    (B) (3) മാത്രം     (C) (3), (4)      (D) (1), (3), (4) 
  • Consider the following statements about Poikayil Yohannan. Which of the following is/are correct? (Non vocational Teacher (English) (Junior & Senior, 2023)
    • (i) He openly revolted against the evils of untouchability.
    • (ii) He was nominated only once in Sri Mulam popular Assembly.
    • (iii) The sermon ‘Adi Dravida’ is the basis of PRDS.

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

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        Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS)


        • What was the name of the movement founded by Poykayil Yohannan? Prathyaksha Raksha daiva Sabha. (Previous PSC Questions: University Assistant, 2023)
        • Who is the founder of Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS)? Poikayil Kumara Guru Devan. (Previous PSC Questions: High School Teacher Mathematics (Malayalam), 2023,  Laboratory Technician Kerala Dairy Development 2018, Probation Officer Gr-II 2019, Assistant Professor in Transfusion Medicine Blood Bank 2018, Vocational Instructor in maintenance and Repairs of Automobiles 2018, Tradesman Electrical 2018, KSRTC 2015)
          • പ്രത്യക്ഷ രക്ഷാ സഭയുടെ സ്ഥാപകൻ – കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ. (Previous PSC Questions: Reserve Driver NCA -KSRTC 2018)
          • പ്രത്യക്ഷ രക്ഷാ ദൈവ സഭ-യെന്ന  സാമൂഹിക പരിഷ്കരണ പ്രസ്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ സ്ഥാപകൻ – കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ. (Previous PSC Questions: Khadi Board LDC Prelims Stage 1, 2023)
          • Who is the founder of the socio-religious movement Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha? Poykayil Yohannan. (Previous PSC Questions:Farm Superintendent - Ayurveda 2018
          • Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha was a religious protest movement founded in 1909 by – Poikayil Yohannan. (Previous PSC Questions: Scientific Assistant 2018, Assistant Professor in General Medicine 2018, Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases 2018)
          • Who started the Dalit Liberation Movement Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS)? Poikayil Yohannan. (Previous PSC Questions: Computer Programmer – Technical Education – Engineering Colleges, 2015)
        • Poikayil Yohannan founded the Dalit Religious Protest Movement “Prathyaksha Raksha Dhaiva Sabha” at – Pathanamthitta.(Previous PSC Questions: Vocational Instructor in Domestic Nursing 2018)
          • Kumaragurudevan founded Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha at – Eraviperoor in Pathanamthitta. (Previous PSC Questions: Radiographer Gr.II-Govt Homoeopathic 2018)
        • Centre of activities of Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha – Eraviperur. (Previous PSC Questions: Agricultural Assistant Gr.II 2018, Pharmacist Gr-II Homoeo 2018)
        • The headquarter of Prathyksha Raksha Daivasabha was – Eraviperoor.(Previous PSC Questions: Weaving Instructor 2018)
        • Match the following using the CODES given below: (Lab Tech Assistant, Catering & Restaurant Mgmt, 2017; Assistant Professor in Nuclear Medicine 2018)
          • A) Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha             –  1. Vagbhatananda
          • B) Uralungal  Aikya Nanaya Sangham          –  2. Pandit Karuppan
          • C) Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha                      –  3. Dr. Palpu
          • D) Thiruvithamkoor Ezhava Maha Sabha     –  4. Poykayil Yohannan

            • A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

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