Kerala state GK MCQ

11. The major soil type found in the highlands of Kerala is:

Black soil
Red soil
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe major soil type found in the highlands of Kerala is:

12. Clam fishing is a traditional livelihood activity in:

Alappuzha
Wayanad
Kasaragod
Kollam Answer: c

Detailed SolutionClam fishing is a traditional livelihood activity in:

13. The Malampuzha Dam is located on a tributary of which river?

Periyar
Chalakudy
Bharathappuzha
Pamba Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe Malampuzha Dam is located on a tributary of which river?

14. Kerala experiences minimal temperature variation throughout the year due to:

Continental location
Maritime influence
High altitude
None of the above Answer: b)

Detailed SolutionKerala experiences minimal temperature variation throughout the year due to:

15. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is concentrated in:

Wayanad district
Coastal regions
Palakkad district
Idukki district Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is concentrated in:

16. Kerala’s unique wetlands locally known as ‘Kayals’ are found in the:

Midlands
Highlands
Coastal areas
River deltas Answer: c

Detailed SolutionKerala’s unique wetlands locally known as ‘Kayals’ are found in the:

17. The Mappila Outbreaks of the 19th and early 20th century were primarily uprisings against:

British rule
Hindu landlords
Coastal traders
Religious persecution

Detailed SolutionThe Mappila Outbreaks of the 19th and early 20th century were primarily uprisings against:

18. The annual festival of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is called:

Alpana Utsavam
Thrissur Pooram
Theyyam
Nishagandhi Festival

Detailed SolutionThe annual festival of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is called:

19. The discovery of urn burials in various parts of Kerala points to a prehistoric practice of:

Cremation
Mummification
Secondary burial
Sky burial

Detailed SolutionThe discovery of urn burials in various parts of Kerala points to a prehistoric practice of:

20. The Mullaperiyar Dam is located on which river?

Chalakudy River
Bharathappuzha River
Periyar River
Pamba River Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe Mullaperiyar Dam is located on which river?

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