11. Which district in Kerala is known for its banana cultivation?

Idukki
Thrissur
Kozhikode
Palakkad Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Kerala is known for its banana cultivation?

12. The mineral sands industry in Kerala is primarily located in:

Kozhikode
Kollam
Kasaragod
Palakkad Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe mineral sands industry in Kerala is primarily located in:

13. Construction of dams can have an impact on:

River ecosystems
Displacement of people
Downstream water availability
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionConstruction of dams can have an impact on:

14. Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror) holds significance due to its:

Unique metallurgical composition
Religious symbolism
Ornate carvings
Antique value

Detailed SolutionAranmula Kannadi (metal mirror) holds significance due to its:

15. The Mappila community has a rich tradition of folk songs called:

Theyyam Paattukal
Mappilappattukal
Kummi Paattukal
Thiruvathira Paattukal

Detailed SolutionThe Mappila community has a rich tradition of folk songs called:

16. Lignite deposits have been discovered in certain areas of:

Thiruvananthapuram
Alappuzha
Kannur
Kozhikode Answer: a

Detailed SolutionLignite deposits have been discovered in certain areas of:

17. Census data in India is collected by:

Ministry of Home Affairs
NITI Aayog
National Statistical Commission
State Governments Answer: a

Detailed SolutionCensus data in India is collected by:

18. The Zamorins of Kozhikode (Calicut) were known for their:

Naval power
Patronage of the arts
Resistance to European powers
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Zamorins of Kozhikode (Calicut) were known for their:

19. This beautiful orchid is the state flower of Kerala:

Golden Shower (Kanikkonna)
Lotus
Rose
Jasmine Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThis beautiful orchid is the state flower of Kerala:

20. Which is the most common mammal sighted in Kerala’s forests?

Giant squirrel
Pangolin
Wild boar
Sloth bear Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich is the most common mammal sighted in Kerala’s forests?