21. Drip irrigation is promoted in Kerala to:

Increase water use efficiency
Reduce soil erosion
Improve crop yields
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionDrip irrigation is promoted in Kerala to:

22. ‘Thullal’ is a satirical performance art form developed by:

Kunchan Nambiar
Vallathol Narayana Menon
Ezhuthachan
Chattampi Swamikal

Detailed Solution‘Thullal’ is a satirical performance art form developed by:

23. The largest district of Kerala in terms of area is:

Idukki
Palakkad
Wayanad
Thiruvananthapuram

Detailed SolutionThe largest district of Kerala in terms of area is:

24. The Census of India comes under the jurisdiction of the:

Ministry of Home Affairs
Planning Commission
Election Commission
Ministry of Statistics Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe Census of India comes under the jurisdiction of the:

25. Which scheme aims to provide housing for the landless and homeless in Kerala?

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
EMS Housing Scheme
Nirmithi Kendra
Rajiv Gandhi Awas Yojana

Detailed SolutionWhich scheme aims to provide housing for the landless and homeless in Kerala?

26. Which archaeological site has yielded Roman coins and artifacts, highlighting Kerala’s ancient trade connections?

Pattanam
Porkalam
Arikkamedu
Ezhimala

Detailed SolutionWhich archaeological site has yielded Roman coins and artifacts, highlighting Kerala’s ancient trade connections?

27. Internal migration within Kerala is primarily driven by:

Search for employment
Education
Marriage
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionInternal migration within Kerala is primarily driven by:

28. Kerala is a major producer of this beverage crop:

Coffee
Tea
Cocoa
Sugarcane Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala is a major producer of this beverage crop:

29. Soil pH is an important factor influencing:

Nutrient availability
Microbial activity
Crop growth
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionSoil pH is an important factor influencing:

30. China Clay (Kaolinite), used in ceramics, is primarily found in:

Palakkad
Kollam
Kannur
Thiruvananthapuram Answer: d

Detailed SolutionChina Clay (Kaolinite), used in ceramics, is primarily found in: