21. Hydroponics is a modern technique used for growing:

Vegetables without soil
Fruit trees
Spices
Ornamental plants Answer: a

Detailed SolutionHydroponics is a modern technique used for growing:

22. The most important commercial crop in Kerala is:

Banana
Coconut
Cashew
Rubber Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe most important commercial crop in Kerala is:

23. What is Kerala’s official state animal?

Tiger
Lion-tailed Macaque
Indian Elephant
Great Hornbill Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionWhat is Kerala’s official state animal?

24. Introduction of GST aimed to:

Simplify the tax system
Reduce tax evasion
Broaden the tax base
All of the above

Detailed SolutionIntroduction of GST aimed to:

25. Duffmuttu is a musical performance using the ‘duff’ instrument, associated with which community?

Muslim
Hindu
Adivasi
Christian

Detailed SolutionDuffmuttu is a musical performance using the ‘duff’ instrument, associated with which community?

26. The festival of Theyyam in Northern Kerala is renowned for its:

Colorful folk dances
Ritualistic performances
Elephant parades
Boat races

Detailed SolutionThe festival of Theyyam in Northern Kerala is renowned for its:

27. Which river forms a part of the border between Kerala and Karnataka?

Kabini River
Chaliyar River
Periyar River
Pamba River Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich river forms a part of the border between Kerala and Karnataka?

28. The ‘Chandrika-Basheer Award’ recognizes:

Communal harmony
Sports journalism
Environmental reporting
Investigative journalism

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Chandrika-Basheer Award’ recognizes:

29. The longest river in Kerala is the:

Chaliyar
Bharathappuzha
Periyar
Pamba Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe longest river in Kerala is the:

30. The ‘Oorali’ initiative in Kerala focuses on:

Tribal youth empowerment
Revival of traditional culture
Eco-tourism projects
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Oorali’ initiative in Kerala focuses on: