21. Which wildlife sanctuary is famous for its population of hornbills?

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary Answer: d

Detailed SolutionWhich wildlife sanctuary is famous for its population of hornbills?

22. Overgrazing in Kerala can lead to:

Soil Erosion
Increased biodiversity
Improved soil fertility
Increased fodder availability Answer: a

Detailed SolutionOvergrazing in Kerala can lead to:

23. The Attukal Pongala festival in Thiruvananthapuram is known for:

Mass preparation of rice porridge by women devotees
Traditional boat races
Grand elephant processions
Colorful folk dances

Detailed SolutionThe Attukal Pongala festival in Thiruvananthapuram is known for:

24. The ruler of Cochin who initiated the system of village administration known as “Proverties” was:

Sakthan Thampuran
Rama Varma
Vira Kerala Varma
Kerala Varma

Detailed SolutionThe ruler of Cochin who initiated the system of village administration known as “Proverties” was:

25. The most extensive forest type in Kerala is:

Tropical Evergreen
Tropical Deciduous
Mangrove
Shola Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe most extensive forest type in Kerala is:

26. The primary source of power generation in Kerala is:

Hydropower
Thermal power
Solar power
Wind power Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe primary source of power generation in Kerala is:

27. Which religion played a prominent role in shaping early Kerala society?

Buddhism
Jainism
Hinduism
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionWhich religion played a prominent role in shaping early Kerala society?

28. Kerala’s most famous boat race festival is the:

Thrissur Pooram
Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Onam
Attukal Pongala Answer: b)

Detailed SolutionKerala’s most famous boat race festival is the:

29. Kerala has a designated State Disaster Management Authority responsible for:

Preparedness
Response
Mitigation
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionKerala has a designated State Disaster Management Authority responsible for:

30. Which is the most common type of fishing vessel used in Kerala?

Catamaran
Trawler
Canoe
Yacht Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich is the most common type of fishing vessel used in Kerala?