Question

Which of the following statements are true ?

1.The Travancore ruler at the time of formation of Travancore Legislative Council was Sree Moolam Thirunal.

2.The Travancore Legislative Council was later converted into Sree Moolam Popular Assembly

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

Travancore Legislative Council was formed in Travancore in 1888 with eight appointed members. Sri Moolam Thirunal Ramavarma, who became maharajah of Travancore in 1886, established it in an order issued on 30 March 1888. In 1898, the strength of the council was increased to 15, comprising nine officials and six non-officials. Later it was converted into Sree Moolam Popular Assembly in 1904 with 88 members to provide increased participation of the people in administration.