Cochin Co-operative Societies Act 1913 Quiz and Flashcards

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Co-operative Movement in Kerala

The year 1935 marks the formation of a committee under the Chairmanship of Devdhar for the upliftment of Co-operative movement.
Travancore Credit Bank was established in 1938.
The oldest name of KSCB (Kerala State Co-operative Bank) is Trivandrum Central Co-operative Bank, formerly known as Bhootwath Janya Bank, which was started in 1931.

Oldest Co-operative Banks and Societies

Bhootwath Jamya Bank was established in 1931.
The first Central Bank affiliated to the KSCB is MCC (Malabar Central Co-operative Bank), established in 1917.
Malabar Central Co-operative Bank published a magazine called Paraspara Sahai.
The first Co-operative Society formed in Kerala is Masters Koduvayoor Agricultural Credit Society, established in 1909.
The present name of Koduvayoor Agricultural Credit Society is Koduvayoor Urban Bank, which is also the oldest Co-operative Bank in Kerala.

Travancore Cochin Co-operative Societies Act

The Travancore Cochin Co-operative Societies Act was passed in 1951.
The Act came into force on June 3, 1952.
The Act was controlled and regulated by the Madras Co-operative Societies Act of 1932.

Kerala State Co-operative Bank

The Kerala State Co-operative Bank was the first Scheduled Co-operative Bank in India.
The Cochin State Co-operative Movement started in 1911.
The Cochin Co-operative Societies Act was passed in 1913.

Cochin Co-operative Societies Act

The Cochin Co-operative Societies Act was passed in 1913, initiated by Rajagopalachari.
The Diwan at the time of passing Cochin Co-operative Societies Act, 1913, was Sri. A.R. Banerjee.
The Cochin Co-operative Societies Act gave priority to Cottage Industry.
The publication of Cochin Co-operative Institute is Sahakarana Prabodhini.

First Co-operative Societies

The first Co-operative Society registered under Cochin Co-operative Societies Act, 1913, is Edavanakkad Co-operative Society No. 1 (at Vaippinkara-1912).
The Travancore Co-operative Societies Act was passed in 1914, architected by Diwan P Rajagopalachari.
The first Registrar of Travancore State was C. Govindhapplilal.
The first Taluk bank registered in Travancore State is Nagarcoil.

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Test your knowledge on the history and key figures of the Cochin Co-operative Societies Act of 1913, including its significance and impact on cottage industry. Learn about the Cochin State Co-operative Movement and the individuals involved in passing the act.

Cochin Co-operative Societies Act 1913

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Questions and Answers

Who initiated the passing of the Cochin Co-operative Societies Act in 1913?

Which co-operative society was the first to be registered under the Cochin Co-operative Societies Act 1913?

Who was the architect of the Travancore Co-operative Societies Act 1914?

In which year was the Travancore Co-operative Societies Act passed?

Who was the first Registrar of Travancore State?

What area did the Cochin Co-operative Societies Act 1913 give priority to?

In which year was the Travancore Credit Bank formed?

What was the original name of KSCB (Kerala State Cooperative Bank)?

When was the Malabar Central Co-operative Bank established?

Which was the first Co-operative Society formed in Masters?

When did the Travancore Cochin State come into force?

Which Act regulated Markets in Kerala?