Question

As a part of the campaign for eradication of untouchability a Satyagraha was organised during the period of December-April 1948 and it evoked the willing participation of princes of Royal families of Cochin. Which Satyagraha was mentioned above ?

• A. Guruvayoor Satyagraha
• B. Mahad Satyagraha
• C. Paliyam Satyagraha
• D. Vaikom Satyagraha

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Paliyam Satyagraha

• The Paliyam Satyagraha (December 1947 to April 1948) was a major agitation in Kerala against untouchability and for securing the right of passage for all castes on the roads near the Paliyam Palace in Chennamangalam, Ernakulam.

• The Paliyam family was traditionally the hereditary Prime Ministers (Paliath Achans) of the Kingdom of Cochin.

• The Satyagraha was officially inaugurated on December 4, 1947.