Kerala state GK MCQ

1. Magazines like ‘Vivekodayam’ were instrumental in promoting:

Rational thought
Scientific ideas
Criticism of traditional practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMagazines like ‘Vivekodayam’ were instrumental in promoting:

2. The backwaters of Kerala are formed by a network of:

Rivers
Lakes
Lagoons
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe backwaters of Kerala are formed by a network of:

3. Traditional soil conservation practices in Kerala include:

Contour farming
Terracing
Agroforestry
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionTraditional soil conservation practices in Kerala include:

4. The famous Sangam literature of Tamil Nadu provides insights into the:

Chera Dynasty
Chola Dynasty
Pandyan Dynasty
Pallava Dynasty Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe famous Sangam literature of Tamil Nadu provides insights into the:

5. Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings often featured characters from:

The Ramayana and Mahabharata
Historical battles
Everyday village life
Abstract concepts

Detailed SolutionRaja Ravi Varma’s paintings often featured characters from:

6. Raja Ravi Varma was a renowned painter known for his:

Landscapes
Realistic portraits & mythological scenes
Abstract compositions
Sculptures

Detailed SolutionRaja Ravi Varma was a renowned painter known for his:

7. The award for outstanding environmental protection initiatives in Kerala is known as:

Vriksha Mitra Award
Haritha Keralam Award
Paryavaran Puraskaram
Kerala State Pollution Control Board Award

Detailed SolutionThe award for outstanding environmental protection initiatives in Kerala is known as:

8. The Periyar River is known for its:

Length
Hydroelectric potential
Irrigation significance
Religious importance Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Periyar River is known for its:

9. Deforestation in the Western Ghats can lead to:

Increased rainfall
Decreased rainfall
More frequent floods
Milder winters Answer: b)

Detailed SolutionDeforestation in the Western Ghats can lead to:

10. Which folk dance is typically performed by the Pulaya community during festivals and celebrations?

Pulikali
Duffmuttu
Kannyarkali
Kummattikali

Detailed SolutionWhich folk dance is typically performed by the Pulaya community during festivals and celebrations?

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