4 Questions
What were the three main parts that constituted the geographical area of the Kerala State when it came into existence in November 1956?
Cochin, Travancore, and Malabar
When were Travancore and Cochin States merged into a single unit to form the former Travancore Cochin State?
July 1940
What was the first co-operative society registered under the Cochin Co-operative Societies Act of 1913?
Edavanakkad Co-operative Society No. 1
What is the present name of the co-operative society that was initially registered as Edavanakkad Co-operative Society No. 1?
Edavanakkad Service Co-operative Bank Ltd No.1
Study Notes
Formation of Kerala State
- Kerala State was formed in November 1956 through the reorganisation of states on a linguistic basis
- The state's geographical area consists of three parts: the former princely states of Cochin and Travancore, and the Malabar area of the former Madras Province
Travancore-Cochin State
- Travancore and Cochin States merged into a single unit in July 1940, forming the Travancore-Cochin State
- This merger was in line with national policy
Co-operative Societies Acts
- Each of the three regions had separate Co-operative Societies Acts due to historical reasons
- The Cochin Co-operative Societies Act of 1913 was one such Act
- The first co-operative society registered under this Act was the Edavanakkad Co-operative Society No. 1
- The Edavanakkad Co-operative Society No. 1 was a credit society with unlimited liability
- The society still exists today, but is now known as the Edavanakkad Service Co-operative Bank Ltd No.1
Explore the history of Kerala State formation in November 1956 and the merging of Travancore and Cochin States into a single unit in July 1940. Learn about the geographical areas and historical background that led to the creation of the present state.
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