Kerala state GK MCQ

1. The Jewish Copper Plate grant is important for understanding the history of:

The Cochin Jews
Early Christianity in Kerala
Trade with the Middle East
Temple architecture

Detailed SolutionThe Jewish Copper Plate grant is important for understanding the history of:

2. The solo-narrative performance with elements of humor, social commentary, and distinct costuming is known as:

Ottamthullal
Krishnattam
Chakyar Koothu
Patakam

Detailed SolutionThe solo-narrative performance with elements of humor, social commentary, and distinct costuming is known as:

3. The Kochi Metro is the first:

Underground Metro System
Monorail System
Elevated Metro System
Water Metro System in Kerala. Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe Kochi Metro is the first:

4. The percussion ensemble featuring chenda, ilathalam, kombu, and kurumkuzhal is called:

Sopanam Sangeetham
Nadaswaram
Panchavadyam
Thayambaka

Detailed SolutionThe percussion ensemble featuring chenda, ilathalam, kombu, and kurumkuzhal is called:

5. Fodder scarcity is a challenge faced by Kerala’s livestock sector due to:

Limited land availability
Climate change
Lack of irrigation
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionFodder scarcity is a challenge faced by Kerala’s livestock sector due to:

6. The largest port in Kerala is:

Vizhinjam Port
Kochi Port
Beypore Port
Alappuzha Port Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe largest port in Kerala is:

7. Kathakali, a classical dance-drama form is known for its:

Elaborate costumes & makeup
Simple footwork
Accompanying folk music
Minimalistic storytelling

Detailed SolutionKathakali, a classical dance-drama form is known for its:

8. Which of these factors contributes to Kerala’s high life expectancy?

Access to healthcare
Nutrition programs
Sanitation and hygiene
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of these factors contributes to Kerala’s high life expectancy?

9. Which type of rock is a potential source of building stones?

Granite
Shale
Sandstone
Gypsum Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich type of rock is a potential source of building stones?

10. The port of Muziris, mentioned in Roman texts, was an important center of trade located near present-day:

Kochi
Kozhikode
Alappuzha
Kollam Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe port of Muziris, mentioned in Roman texts, was an important center of trade located near present-day:

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