Kerala state GK MCQ

1. The ‘Kuttanad’ region is known for its unique form of rice cultivation:

Terrace farming
Wetland farming
Rainfed farming
Agroforestry

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kuttanad’ region is known for its unique form of rice cultivation:

2. The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising of 1946 was a revolt by:

Agricultural workers
Freedom fighters
Tribal communities
Fisherfolk

Detailed SolutionThe Punnapra-Vayalar uprising of 1946 was a revolt by:

3. The Periyar National Park, known for its tigers and elephants, is located in:

Wayanad
Idukki
Pathanamthitta
Palakkad

Detailed SolutionThe Periyar National Park, known for its tigers and elephants, is located in:

4. The term ‘Malabar’ to denote the coastal region of Kerala was first used by:

Chinese travelers
Arab traders
Portuguese explorers
British colonizers Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe term ‘Malabar’ to denote the coastal region of Kerala was first used by:

5. Which of these crops is most tolerant to soil acidity?

Rubber
Coffee
Paddy
Banana Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich of these crops is most tolerant to soil acidity?

6. The ‘Tribal Sub-Plan’ in Kerala aims to ensure:

Socioeconomic development of STs
Access to basic services
Protection of cultural heritage
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Tribal Sub-Plan’ in Kerala aims to ensure:

7. The ‘Pulikali’ performers are known for their bodies painted as:

Lions
Tigers
Elephants
Bears

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Pulikali’ performers are known for their bodies painted as:

8. The ten-day festival culminating in the symbolic immersion of Lord Ganesha idols is:

Attukal Pongala
Makaravilakku
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Thiruvathira

Detailed SolutionThe ten-day festival culminating in the symbolic immersion of Lord Ganesha idols is:

9. Climate change impacts on Kerala’s fisheries include:

Changes in fish distribution
Ocean acidification
Increased storm events
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionClimate change impacts on Kerala’s fisheries include:

10. Plantation crops that are important exports from Kerala include:

Rubber
Tea
Coffee
All of the above

Detailed SolutionPlantation crops that are important exports from Kerala include:

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