Kerala state GK MCQ

1. The two major Malayalam daily newspapers in Kerala are:

The Hindu & The Indian Express
Malayala Manorama & Mathrubhumi
The Times of India & Deccan Chronicle
Deepika & Deshabhimani

Detailed SolutionThe two major Malayalam daily newspapers in Kerala are:

2. Bamboo and cane are used for crafting:

Baskets & furniture
Jewelry
Temple offerings
Metal sculptures

Detailed SolutionBamboo and cane are used for crafting:

3. The average annual rainfall in Kerala is approximately:

500 mm
1500 mm
2500 mm
3500 mm Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionThe average annual rainfall in Kerala is approximately:

4. Aranmula Kannadi is famous for its unique:

Metal mirror craftsmanship
Silk saris
Wood carving tradition
Coconut shell handicrafts

Detailed SolutionAranmula Kannadi is famous for its unique:

5. Kerala’s diverse landscape offers opportunities for:

Hiking and trekking
Wildlife safaris
Adventure sports
All of the above

Detailed SolutionKerala’s diverse landscape offers opportunities for:

6. “Vadakkan Pattukal” (Northern Ballads) tell stories of:

Seafaring adventures
Legendary heroes
Mythological tales
Romantic love

Detailed Solution“Vadakkan Pattukal” (Northern Ballads) tell stories of:

7. Kerala’s unique “Kaipad” farming system involves cultivation of:

Rice in coastal areas
Vegetables on floating rafts
Spices in wetlands
Fruits in hilly areas Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala’s unique “Kaipad” farming system involves cultivation of:

8. The capital city of Kerala is:

Kochi
Kozhikode
Alappuzha
Thiruvananthapuram Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe capital city of Kerala is:

9. The unique phenomenon of ‘Neelakurinji’ flower blooming occurs in:

Munnar
Wayanad
Thekkady
Vagamon Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe unique phenomenon of ‘Neelakurinji’ flower blooming occurs in:

10. Tribal communities in Kerala often faced issues related to:

Land dispossession
Forest rights
Forced labor
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTribal communities in Kerala often faced issues related to:

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