21. The Kulasekhara Dynasty emerged as a powerful kingdom in Kerala around:

5th century CE
9th century CE
11th century CE
14th century CE Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Kulasekhara Dynasty emerged as a powerful kingdom in Kerala around:

22. Which famous cartoonist from Kerala created the iconic ‘Common Man’?

R.K. Laxman
Abu Abraham
Shankar
Mario Miranda

Detailed SolutionWhich famous cartoonist from Kerala created the iconic ‘Common Man’?

23. The newspaper ‘Swadeshabhimani’ was known for its:

Focus on religious news
Criticism of the Travancore government
Promotion of Malayalam literature
Coverage of international events

Detailed SolutionThe newspaper ‘Swadeshabhimani’ was known for its:

24. Athirappilly Falls, referred to as the “Niagara of India,” is located in:

Idukki
Thrissur
Wayanad
Palakkad Answer: b

Detailed SolutionAthirappilly Falls, referred to as the “Niagara of India,” is located in:

25. The Kerala Legislative Assembly is located in:

Kochi
Kozhikode
Thiruvananthapuram
Alappuzha

Detailed SolutionThe Kerala Legislative Assembly is located in:

26. The manufacturing sector in Kerala has been growing with industries like:

Electronics
Automobiles
Pharmaceuticals
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe manufacturing sector in Kerala has been growing with industries like:

27. The Palakkad Gap is a significant feature in the:

Anamalai Hills
Nilgiri Hills
Cardamom Hills
Western Ghats Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe Palakkad Gap is a significant feature in the:

28. The traditional industries in Kerala include:

Coir
Cashew
Handlooms
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe traditional industries in Kerala include:

29. Census data is crucial for:

Government planning
Resource allocation
Understanding social change
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionCensus data is crucial for:

30. This pass connects Kerala with Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu :

Aryankavu Pass
Palakkad Gap
Shencottah Gap
Bhor Ghat Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThis pass connects Kerala with Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu :