21. Bamboo is an important forest resource used for:

Construction
Papermaking
Handicrafts
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionBamboo is an important forest resource used for:

22. The ‘Gulf Boom’ had a significant impact on Kerala, leading to:

Large-scale emigration
Increased remittances
Social transformation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Gulf Boom’ had a significant impact on Kerala, leading to:

23. Pineapple cultivation is popular in which district of Kerala?

Ernakulam
Idukki
Alappuzha
Palakkad Answer: a

Detailed SolutionPineapple cultivation is popular in which district of Kerala?

24. The Finance Minister of Kerala presents the state budget in the:

Lok Sabha
Kerala Legislative Assembly
Rajya Sabha
Governor's office

Detailed SolutionThe Finance Minister of Kerala presents the state budget in the:

25. One of the primary functions of Municipalities (Nagar Palikas) in Kerala is:

Urban planning
Agricultural development
Forest management
Tribal welfare

Detailed SolutionOne of the primary functions of Municipalities (Nagar Palikas) in Kerala is:

26. The Temple Entry Proclamation granting all Hindus access to temples in Travancore was issued in:

1924
1931
1936
1947

Detailed SolutionThe Temple Entry Proclamation granting all Hindus access to temples in Travancore was issued in:

27. The ‘Subiksha Keralam’ project aims to boost:

Food production
Organic farming
Food processing
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Subiksha Keralam’ project aims to boost:

28. Remittances contribute to Kerala’s economy through:

Consumption expenditure
Investment in housing
Support for small businesses
All of the above

Detailed SolutionRemittances contribute to Kerala’s economy through:

29. Excessive tourism and human activity can lead to:

Habitat destruction
Wildlife disturbance
Pollution
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionExcessive tourism and human activity can lead to:

30. The literacy rate in Kerala is:

Slightly below the national average
Around the national average
Among the highest in India
None of the above Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe literacy rate in Kerala is: