11. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kerala offer incentives to:

Export-oriented units
Tourism-related businesses
Agricultural processing industries
Heavy industries

Detailed SolutionSpecial Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kerala offer incentives to:

12. Which district is leading in mineral sand mining in Kerala?

Ernakulam
Alappuzha
Kollam
Kasaragod Answer: c

Detailed SolutionWhich district is leading in mineral sand mining in Kerala?

13. The “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is a nickname for:

Kannur
Kollam
Kochi
Alappuzha Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is a nickname for:

14. The percussion instrument ‘Chenda’ is a vital component of:

Kathakali
Panchavadyam
Carnatic music
Folk songs

Detailed SolutionThe percussion instrument ‘Chenda’ is a vital component of:

15. Kerala has potential reserves of:

Gold
Copper
Bauxite
Lead Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala has potential reserves of:

16. The Vechur cow is known for its:

High milk yield
Small size
Disease resistance
Drought tolerance Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Vechur cow is known for its:

17. The ‘Kudumbashree’ program focuses on:

Poverty alleviation & women's empowerment
Infrastructure development
Skill training for youth
Promotion of tourism

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kudumbashree’ program focuses on:

18. Which city is known for its beaches and cashew processing industries?

Kochi
Kozhikode
Kollam
Kannur Answer: c

Detailed SolutionWhich city is known for its beaches and cashew processing industries?

19. The ruler of the Nilambur Kovilakam was known as the:

Eradi
Thampuran
Thirumulpad
Valiya Raja

Detailed SolutionThe ruler of the Nilambur Kovilakam was known as the:

20. Folk songs are often sung during specific occasions like:

Weddings
Onam
Childbirth
All of the above

Detailed SolutionFolk songs are often sung during specific occasions like: