Kerala state GK MCQ

1. The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 was issued by:

Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi
Diwan Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer
Maharaja Chithira Thirunal
British Resident

Detailed SolutionThe Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 was issued by:

2. Which classical dance form of Kerala uses elaborate facial expressions and hand gestures (mudras) to tell stories?

Mohiniyattam
Kathakali
Koodiyattam
Theyyam

Detailed SolutionWhich classical dance form of Kerala uses elaborate facial expressions and hand gestures (mudras) to tell stories?

3. Which is the longest river in Kerala?

Bharathapuzha
Periyar
Pamba
Chaliyar Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich is the longest river in Kerala?

4. The Idukki Dam, one of the highest arch dams in Asia, is built across the:

Kabini River
Periyar River
Pamba River
Chaliyar River Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Idukki Dam, one of the highest arch dams in Asia, is built across the:

5. A major source of revenue for the Kerala government is:

Income tax
Sales tax
Land revenue
Corporate tax

Detailed SolutionA major source of revenue for the Kerala government is:

6. The Silent Valley National Park is known for its:

Tigers
Rainforests
Elephants
Waterfalls Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Silent Valley National Park is known for its:

7. Contemporary artists from Kerala often experiment with:

New mediums and techniques
Themes of social change
Exploration of identity
All of the above

Detailed SolutionContemporary artists from Kerala often experiment with:

8. The ‘Paniyan’ tribe is primarily found in:

Wayanad district
Attappadi region
Idukki district
Coastal regions Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Paniyan’ tribe is primarily found in:

9. Which Directive Principle promotes cottage industries and village panchayats?

Article 40
Article 42
Article 43
Article 48

Detailed SolutionWhich Directive Principle promotes cottage industries and village panchayats?

10. This mineral is used as a refractory material in the steel industry:

Magnesite
Limestone
Feldspar
Bauxite Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThis mineral is used as a refractory material in the steel industry:

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