Question

Indian National congress started its activities in Travancore during the time of:

• A. Sri Moolam Thirunal
• B. Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bhai
• C. Swathi Thirunal
• D. Sri Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Sri Moolam Thirunal

• The Indian National Congress (INC) started its activities in Travancore during the reign of Maharaja Sri Moolam Thirunal (1885–1924).

• The Congress influence began spreading in Travancore in the early 20th century, especially after the formation of the Travancore State Congress in 1938. However, the initial political awareness and Congress-related activities had started much earlier, during Sri Moolam Thirunal's rule, when nationalist ideas began to take root in the region.

• His reign also saw significant social and political developments, including the formation of the Sri Moolam Popular Assembly (Praja Sabha) in 1904, which was one of the earliest legislative councils in India.