21. Which Malayalam magazine is known for its investigative journalism?

India Today
Madhyamam
Kalakaumudi
Veekendum

Detailed SolutionWhich Malayalam magazine is known for its investigative journalism?

22. The ‘Haritha Keralam Mission’ prioritizes:

Water conservation
Afforestation
Urban greening
Waste management Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Haritha Keralam Mission’ prioritizes:

23. The major disease threat to poultry in Kerala is:

Foot-and-mouth disease
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Rabies
Brucellosis Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe major disease threat to poultry in Kerala is:

24. Which percussion instrument is commonly used to accompany folk songs?

Chenda
Mridangam
Tabla
Maddalam

Detailed SolutionWhich percussion instrument is commonly used to accompany folk songs?

25. ‘Ezhuthachan’ is considered the “Father of Malayalam language” due to his:

Poetic works
Establishment of schools
Linguistic reforms
Translations of epics

Detailed Solution‘Ezhuthachan’ is considered the “Father of Malayalam language” due to his:

26. Kerala’s ‘Integrated Farming System’ promotes a combination of:

Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Aquaculture & Agriculture
Animal Husbandry & Forestry
Agriculture & Horticulture Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala’s ‘Integrated Farming System’ promotes a combination of:

27. The rulers of Kochi Kingdom maintained close ties with the:

British
Portuguese
Dutch
French Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe rulers of Kochi Kingdom maintained close ties with the:

28. The majority of farmers in Kerala practice:

Intensive agriculture
Extensive agriculture
Small-scale farming
Plantation agriculture Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe majority of farmers in Kerala practice:

29. The social reformer who founded the SNDP Yogam was:

Ayyankali
Sree Narayana Guru
Chattampi Swamikal
Vaikunta Swamikal

Detailed SolutionThe social reformer who founded the SNDP Yogam was:

30. The establishment of coffee and tea plantations in Kerala by the British led to significant:

Ecological changes
Economic development
Social transformation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe establishment of coffee and tea plantations in Kerala by the British led to significant: