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What was the real name of Chattampi Swamikal?

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  1. Abdul Khader

  2. Ayyappan

  3. Ayyankali

  4. Vagbhatananda

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chattampi Swamikal was a philanthropist during this time, who worked for the benefit and well being of human society irrespective of caste and creed. He was born at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.

How did Ayyappan come to be known as 'Chattampi' - the one who is assigned to administer rules?

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  1. He was chosen by the Gurukula to administer it while he was a student.

  2. He was a student of administration in his Gurukula and he excelled in it.

  3. He was assigned by his Guru the duty to monitor and administer the rules in the Gurukula.

  4. Both B and C

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chattampi Swamikals real name was Ayyappan. During his Gurukula days, he was assigned by his Guru the duty to monitor and administer the rules in the Gurukula. Thus he earned the name Chattampi (the one who is assigned to administer the rules) and later came to be known as Chattampi Swamikal.

What is the subject matter of the work 'Pracheenamalayalam' authored by Chattampi Swamikal.

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  1. Commentaries on Vedanta

  2. Monopolization of the Vedas, sciences and education by a minority

  3. Christianity

  4. Awakening the mind to a collective sense of 'We'

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chattampi Swamikal was a philanthropist during this time, who worked for the benefit and well being of human society irrespective of caste and creed. He was born at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.

  • He argued for the temple entry of the depressed classes and their freedom of movement.
  • He interdined with the depressed classes and worked for their social progress. He opposed the Brahminic domination that existed in the society.
The important works of Chattampi Swamikal are Vedadhikaraniroopanam and Pracheenamalayalam. Vedadikara Nirupanam is considered as one of his greatest works. It refuted the baseless customs and rules that existed in Kerala. For the first time in the region's history, the work questioned the monopolisation of Vedas, sciences and education by a minority. Pracheena Malayalam also aimed at awakening the mind of the people of the region divided by various complexes to a collective sense of 'We'.
He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth.

Who is the author of the works 'Vedadhikaraniroopanam' and 'Pracheenamalayalam'?

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  1. Chattampi Swamikal

  2. Vaikunta Swamikal

  3. Sri Narayana Guru

  4. Ayyankali

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chattampi Swamikal was a philanthropist during this time, who worked for the benefit and well being of human society irrespective of caste and creed. He was born at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.

  • He argued for the temple entry of the depressed classes and their freedom of movement.
  • He interdined with the depressed classes and worked for their social progress. He opposed the Brahminic domination that existed in the society.
He had in-depth knowledge in Vedas and Upanishads. The important works of Chattampi Swamikal are Vedadhikaraniroopanam and Pracheenamalayalam. He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth.

What is the subject matter of the work 'Vedadhikaraniroopanam' authored by Chattampi Swamikal?

history towards a new kerala society reformation in kerala applied history challenging the caste system

  1. Commentaries on Vedanta

  2. Monopolization of the Vedas, sciences and education by a minority

  3. Christianity

  4. Awakening the mind to a collective sense of 'We'

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chattampi Swamikal was a philanthropist during this time, who worked for the benefit and well being of human society irrespective of caste and creed. He was born at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram.

  • He argued for the temple entry of the depressed classes and their freedom of movement.
  • He interdined with the depressed classes and worked for their social progress. He opposed the Brahminic domination that existed in the society.
The important works of Chattampi Swamikal are Vedadhikaraniroopanam and Pracheenamalayalam. Vedadikara Nirupanam is considered as one of his greatest works. It refuted the baseless customs and rules that existed in Kerala. For the first time in the region's history, the work questioned the monopolisation of Vedas, sciences and education by a minority.
He believed that human progress is possible only by acquiring knowledge and wealth.