21. The ‘Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology’ (ANERT) plays a key role in:

Promoting renewable energy
Rural electrification
Power sector reforms
Energy efficiency initiatives Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology’ (ANERT) plays a key role in:

22. The excessive growth of algae in water bodies due to pollution is called:

Eutrophication
Aquaculture
Hydroponics
Upwelling Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe excessive growth of algae in water bodies due to pollution is called:

23. Who started the “Kerala Kaumudi” newspaper?

C.V. Raman Pillai
Kumaran Asan
K. Ramakrishna Pillai
C.V. Kunhiraman

Detailed SolutionWho started the “Kerala Kaumudi” newspaper?

24. Kerala is renowned for its tradition of:

Ayurveda
Yoga
Siddha medicine
Naturopathy

Detailed SolutionKerala is renowned for its tradition of:

25. Landslide-prone areas in Kerala can be stabilized through:

Afforestation
Terracing
Retaining walls
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionLandslide-prone areas in Kerala can be stabilized through:

26. The primary religion in Kerala is:

Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Sikhism Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe primary religion in Kerala is:

27. The Periyar National Park, famous for its tigers and elephants, is located near:

Thekkady
Munnar
Wayanad
Vagamon Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe Periyar National Park, famous for its tigers and elephants, is located near:

28. The snake boat (Chundan Vallam) is an example of Kerala’s expertise in:

Boat building
Metal casting
Jute weaving
Spice trading

Detailed SolutionThe snake boat (Chundan Vallam) is an example of Kerala’s expertise in:

29. Floriculture is gaining importance in Kerala with the cultivation of:

Roses
Orchids
Marigold
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionFloriculture is gaining importance in Kerala with the cultivation of:

30. The predominant soil type found in Kerala is:

Black soil
Red soil
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe predominant soil type found in Kerala is: