Kerala state GK MCQ

1. Who served as the Collector of Malabar and played a role in suppressing revolts against British rule?

Thomas Munro
William Logan
H.V. Conolly
Charles Turner

Detailed SolutionWho served as the Collector of Malabar and played a role in suppressing revolts against British rule?

2. Excessive sand mining in rivers can lead to:

Bank erosion
Saltwater intrusion
Reduced biodiversity
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionExcessive sand mining in rivers can lead to:

3. Seawalls are a common coastal protection measure against:

Tidal waves
Erosion
Earthquakes
Floods Answer: b

Detailed SolutionSeawalls are a common coastal protection measure against:

4. Which of the following is NOT a major vegetable crop in Kerala?

Cabbage
Cucumber
Cauliflower
Beans Answer: c

Detailed SolutionWhich of the following is NOT a major vegetable crop in Kerala?

5. Kerala’s houseboat tourism flourishes during the:

Monsoon season
Winter months
Summer months
Throughout the year Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionKerala’s houseboat tourism flourishes during the:

6. Mangroves along the coast act as a natural barrier against:

Storm surges
Droughts
Earthquakes
Landslides Answer: a

Detailed SolutionMangroves along the coast act as a natural barrier against:

7. The Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) specializes in:

Oil & Gas Drilling
Subsurface Exploration
Coastal Monitoring
Environmental Impact Assessments Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) specializes in:

8. The ‘Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’ is located in:

Thrissur
Pookode
Mannuthy
Pattambi Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’ is located in:

9. The Idukki Dam is one of the largest:

Thermal power plants
Hydel projects
Solar power plants
Wind energy farms Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Idukki Dam is one of the largest:

10. The Chinese fishing nets in Kochi are a legacy of trade connections with:

Ancient Rome
Arab traders
The Ming Dynasty
The Portuguese

Detailed SolutionThe Chinese fishing nets in Kochi are a legacy of trade connections with:

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