11. The traditional colors used in Kerala murals are derived from:

Vegetables and minerals
Synthetic dyes
Oil paints
Watercolors

Detailed SolutionThe traditional colors used in Kerala murals are derived from:

12. Return migration to Kerala can contribute to:

Entrepreneurship
Skill transfer
Social change
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionReturn migration to Kerala can contribute to:

13. Which district is known as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala”?

Thrissur
Alappuzha
Kottayam
Malappuram

Detailed SolutionWhich district is known as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala”?

14. What is Kerala’s official state bird?

Indian Roller
Malabar Hornbill
Great Hornbill
Asian Paradise Flycatcher Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionWhat is Kerala’s official state bird?

15. Tourism plays a significant role in Kerala’s economy, attracting visitors to its:

Beaches
Hill stations
Backwaters
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTourism plays a significant role in Kerala’s economy, attracting visitors to its:

16. Kerala’s most important staple food crop is:

Rice
Wheat
Maize
Millet Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala’s most important staple food crop is:

17. The Malayalam script evolved from:

Brahmi script
Devanagari script
Tamil script
Grantha script

Detailed SolutionThe Malayalam script evolved from:

18. Trekking and hiking are popular activities in Kerala’s:

Hill stations
Coastal towns
Beaches
Backwaters Answer: a

Detailed SolutionTrekking and hiking are popular activities in Kerala’s:

19. Monoculture plantations can lead to:

Increased biodiversity
Loss of native species
Soil enrichment
Improved water conservation Answer: b

Detailed SolutionMonoculture plantations can lead to:

20. ‘Kudumbashree’ units are involved in food-related activities like:

Community kitchens
Farming collectives
Mid-day meal programs
All of the above

Detailed Solution‘Kudumbashree’ units are involved in food-related activities like: