Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,1,7,5,2,0,1
keywords:
{'first synagogue': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'kerala': [7, 2, 0, 3], 'tamil nadu': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'maharashtra': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'west bengal': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}
The correct answer is option 4, Kerala. A synagogue is a Jewish place of worship, and the first synagogue in India was indeed built in the state of Kerala. The Jewish community in Kerala, known as the Cochin Jews, have a long history dating back over a thousand years. They have a distinct culture and language, known as Judeo-Malayalam. The construction of the first synagogue in Kerala is believed to have taken place in the city of Kochi (formerly known as Cochin) in the 16th century. This synagogue, known as the Paradesi Synagogue, still stands today and is an important historical and cultural landmark. It is an example of the rich religious and cultural diversity found within India.