Kerala state GK MCQ

21. ‘Watershed development’ projects aim to:

Conserve water resources
Improve groundwater recharge
Reduce soil erosion
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed Solution‘Watershed development’ projects aim to:

22. Kerala experiences a tropical _______ climate:

arid
semi-arid
monsoon
humid subtropical Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionKerala experiences a tropical _______ climate:

23. The most abundant mineral sand found along Kerala’s coast is:

Rutile
Ilmenite
Zircon
Monazite Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe most abundant mineral sand found along Kerala’s coast is:

24. Which coastal current influences Kerala’s climate?

Kuroshio Current
Somali Current
Malabar Current
East Australian Current Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionWhich coastal current influences Kerala’s climate?

25. Strikes and labor agitations played a critical role in securing rights like:

Minimum wages
Provident fund
Maternity benefits
All of the above

Detailed SolutionStrikes and labor agitations played a critical role in securing rights like:

26. Kerala has a growing IT sector with technoparks located in cities like:

Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi
Kozhikode
All of the above

Detailed SolutionKerala has a growing IT sector with technoparks located in cities like:

27. The literacy rate in Kerala according to the 2011 Census was:

75%
85%
94%
99% Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe literacy rate in Kerala according to the 2011 Census was:

28. ‘Ezhuthachan’ is considered the ‘Father of:

Malayalam Language
Sanskrit Literature
Malayalam Poetry
Folk literature

Detailed Solution‘Ezhuthachan’ is considered the ‘Father of:

29. Excessive sand mining can lead to:

Coastal erosion
Water table depletion
Loss of biodiversity
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionExcessive sand mining can lead to:

30. The formation of Kerala led to a political landmark with the first:

Woman Governor in India
Dalit Chief Minister in India
Communist government elected in India
Coalition government in India

Detailed SolutionThe formation of Kerala led to a political landmark with the first:

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