Question

Which of the following statements related to Arya Pallam are correct:

1. Arya Pallam participated in the Satyagraha during the Paliam agitation.

2. Impressed by Arya's courage and enthusiasm , AKG presented Arya the garland he received.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

Paliyam Agitation is the first satyagraha which took after the independence in Kerala.It was aimed to open the road surrounding the main residence (at chendamangalam) of Paliath Achan ,the hereditary chief minister of cochin for avarnas. Paliyam satyagraha was officially inaugurated by C Kesavan on 4 December 1947 Under the leadership of Yogakshema sabha,Arya Pallam along with P. Priyadatta, E.S. Saraswati, I.C. Priyadatta, Rema Thampuratti and Indira Thampuratti played an important role in Paliyam satyagraha. Impressed by Arya's courage and enthusiasm , AKG presented Arya the garland he received.