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History GK · Q49

18th Century Revolts And Reform

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 49

Q49

Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following

A.
Allowing untouchables to Hindu temples and roads
Answer
B.
Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class
C.
Allowing women to enter temple
D.
Sanskrit lessons to be imparted only to Brahmin family members and others to be devoid of it in order to preserve its purity

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma in 1936 and abolished the ban on the so called 'low caste people' or avarnas from entering Hindu temples in the Princely State of Travancore, now part of Kerala, India.