Question

Which of the following was a major Swaroopam in Kochi?
A.Trippappooru Swaroopam
B.Perumpadappu Swaroopam
C.Nediyiruppu Swaroopam
D.Kola Swaroopam

Answer 1

Hint: The swaroopams were also known as the Naduvazhis. They were the ruling families of Kochi who had the right to self-rule and followed the matrilineal system of ruling. There were a total of four swaroopams.

Complete answer: The different types of Swaroopams which ruled in Kerala were the:
Trippappooru Swaroopam, Perumpadappu Swaroopam, Nediyiruppu Swaroopam and the Kola Swaroopam. These were all the major swaroopams also known as Naduvazhi swaroopam who ruled Kerala for a long time. As mentioned, they follow the concept of self-rule and follow the matrilineal system of ruling. The Swaroopams have their own military. The region which was under the control of the chieftain was called the Swaroopam. The chieftains were the local rulers who worked under the Perumal’s. They took control after the reign of the Perumals ended in the 12th century in Kerala. The eldest son of the family inherited the Swaroopam. The Nadus and the chieftains often fought among themselves for the power of military and wealth.
Option A. Trippapporu Swaroopam is the major Swaroopam in Venad, Kerala
Option B. Perumpadappu Swaroopam is the major Swaroopam in Kochi, Kerala
Option C. Nediyiruppu Swaroopam is the major Swaroopam in Kozhikode, Kerala
Option D. Kolaswaroopam is the major Swaroopam in Chirakkal.
The correct answer to this question is option B - Perumpadappu Swaroopam in Kochi, Kerala.

Note: Do not get confused between the various Swaroopams in different places. Remember that they are all major Swaroopams of Kerala but in different places of Kerala.