Kerala state GK MCQ

11. Backyard poultry rearing is popular in Kerala for:

Egg production
Meat production
Both a & b
Petting purposes Answer: c

Detailed SolutionBackyard poultry rearing is popular in Kerala for:

12. The Bekal Fort, a major tourist attraction, was built by rulers of the:

Kolathiri Kingdom
Vijayanagara Empire
Zamorins of Kozhikode
Dutch East India Company

Detailed SolutionThe Bekal Fort, a major tourist attraction, was built by rulers of the:

13. Which protected area in Kerala is famous for its tiger population?

Eravikulam National Park
Periyar National Park
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Silent Valley National Park Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich protected area in Kerala is famous for its tiger population?

14. The Konkan Railway connects Kerala with:

Goa and Maharashtra
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Detailed SolutionThe Konkan Railway connects Kerala with:

15. One limitation of HDI is that it does not fully capture factors like:

Environmental sustainability
Income inequality
Democratic participation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOne limitation of HDI is that it does not fully capture factors like:

16. A high fiscal deficit can be a cause for concern as it may lead to:

Increased borrowing
Inflation
Reduced investment in public services
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA high fiscal deficit can be a cause for concern as it may lead to:

17. Kerala’s coastline is approximately how long?

200 km
580 km
850 km
1200 km Answer: b)

Detailed SolutionKerala’s coastline is approximately how long?

18. Kerala’s backwaters are important for:

Estuarine fisheries
Aquaculture
Tourism
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionKerala’s backwaters are important for:

19. Traffic congestion is a major challenge faced in:

Major cities
National highways
Rural areas
Tourist destinations Answer: a

Detailed SolutionTraffic congestion is a major challenge faced in:

20. Destructive fishing practices in Kerala include:

Bottom trawling
Use of dynamite
Cyanide fishing
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionDestructive fishing practices in Kerala include:

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