Kerala state GK MCQ

1. Iron ore deposits in Kerala are mainly found in:

Kollam
Kozhikode
Thrissur
Kannur Answer: b

Detailed SolutionIron ore deposits in Kerala are mainly found in:

2. The social reformer who founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (SJPS) in Kerala was:

Sree Narayana Guru
Ayyankali
Chattampi Swamikal
Vaikunta Swamikal

Detailed SolutionThe social reformer who founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (SJPS) in Kerala was:

3. “Naduvazhis” in Sangam Age Kerala were:

Local chieftains
Foreign rulers
Centralized kings
Religious leaders

Detailed Solution“Naduvazhis” in Sangam Age Kerala were:

4. The festival of lights, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated as:

Vishu
Diwali
Pongal
Christmas

Detailed SolutionThe festival of lights, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated as:

5. Theyyam, a ritualistic dance form, is mainly associated with which region of Kerala?

Malabar
Travancore
Kochi
Idukki

Detailed SolutionTheyyam, a ritualistic dance form, is mainly associated with which region of Kerala?

6. Kerala’s ‘Kuttanad’ region has a unique:

Below sea level irrigation system
High altitude irrigation system
Drip irrigation system
Sprinkler irrigation system Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala’s ‘Kuttanad’ region has a unique:

7. Excessive leaching of nutrients can occur in:

Waterlogged soils
Laterite soils
Peaty soils
Clayey soils

Detailed SolutionExcessive leaching of nutrients can occur in:

8. The Padmanabhapuram Palace is a fine example of architecture from the:

Travancore
Kolathunadu
Zamorin's Kozhikode
Cochin kingdom

Detailed SolutionThe Padmanabhapuram Palace is a fine example of architecture from the:

9. Which tier of Panchayati Raj is responsible for development at the district level?

Gram Panchayat
Block Panchayat
District Panchayat
Municipal Corporation

Detailed SolutionWhich tier of Panchayati Raj is responsible for development at the district level?

10. The festival associated with Lord Shiva, often observed with fasting and night-long vigils, is:

Mahashivaratri
Navratri
Durga Puja
Ganesh Chaturthi

Detailed SolutionThe festival associated with Lord Shiva, often observed with fasting and night-long vigils, is:

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