Thiruvananthapuram Trivia
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Which city is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala?

  • Thiruvananthapuram (correct)
  • Trivandrum
  • Kochi
  • Chennai
  • What is the population of Thiruvananthapuram as of 2011?

  • 2.5 million
  • 957,730 (correct)
  • 1.68 million
  • 500,000
  • Which dynasty ruled the regions that now constitute Thiruvananthapuram?

  • Ays (correct)
  • Marthanda Varma
  • Venad
  • Chera
  • What percentage of Kerala's software exports does Thiruvananthapuram contribute?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the princely state of Travancore and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital?

    <p>Marthanda Varma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)?

    <p>Existing organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the NCERT?

    <p>To assist and advise the state governments on academic matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the subject of controversies regarding the model textbooks published by the NCERT?

    <p>Their saffronisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the NCERT funded?

    <p>Through the Government of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints the Director of the NCERT?

    <p>The Ministry of Human Resource Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Thiruvananthapuram

    • Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.
    • As of 2011, the population of Thiruvananthapuram is approximately 1.68 million.
    • The region that now constitutes Thiruvananthapuram was ruled by the Ay dynasty.

    Travancore and NCERT

    • The princely state of Travancore was founded by Marthanda Varma, and Thiruvananthapuram was made its capital.
    • Thiruvananthapuram contributes around 80% of Kerala's software exports.
    • The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India.
    • The main purpose of the NCERT is to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.
    • The NCERT has been involved in controversies regarding the model textbooks published by it, which have been accused of promoting a particular ideology and distorting historical facts.
    • The NCERT is funded by the Government of India.
    • The Director of the NCERT is appointed by the Government of India.

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    Test your knowledge about Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Discover interesting facts and trivia about its history, culture, and landmarks in this quiz!

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