Kerala state GK MCQ

1. A social security pension scheme for elderly citizens in Kerala is known as:

Indira Awas Yojana
Vayoshreshta Samman
Vatsalya Yojana
Karunya Benevolent Fund

Detailed SolutionA social security pension scheme for elderly citizens in Kerala is known as:

2. The largest princely state in Kerala by area was:

Travancore
Cochin
Kolathunadu
Zamorin's Kozhikode

Detailed SolutionThe largest princely state in Kerala by area was:

3. The folk dance with performers rhythmically striking small cymbals is known as:

Kaikottikali
Thiruvathirakali
Mayilattam
Theyyam

Detailed SolutionThe folk dance with performers rhythmically striking small cymbals is known as:

4. The Guruvayur Temple, a major pilgrimage site, is located in:

Palakkad
Malappuram
Thrissur
Ernakulam

Detailed SolutionThe Guruvayur Temple, a major pilgrimage site, is located in:

5. The legendary king ‘Cheraman Perumal’ is associated with the:

Chera Dynasty
Chola Dynasty
Pandyan Dynasty
Pallava Dynasty Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe legendary king ‘Cheraman Perumal’ is associated with the:

6. Organic farming is gaining popularity in Kerala to:

Address soil degradation issues
Improve crop yields
Promote sustainable agriculture
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionOrganic farming is gaining popularity in Kerala to:

7. The Kerala Sahitya Akademi annually awards prizes in various categories like:

Novel
Poetry
Drama
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Kerala Sahitya Akademi annually awards prizes in various categories like:

8. Which of these is considered a Megalithic burial type found in Kerala?

Dolmens
Stelae
Cromlechs
Obelisks

Detailed SolutionWhich of these is considered a Megalithic burial type found in Kerala?

9. The backwaters of Kerala are a popular tourist destination for:

Houseboat cruises
Ferry services
Fishing
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe backwaters of Kerala are a popular tourist destination for:

10. Which spice is extensively cultivated in the hills of Kerala?

Turmeric
Cardamom
Coriander
Cumin Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich spice is extensively cultivated in the hills of Kerala?

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