31. Which district has the largest area under irrigation in Kerala?

Kannur
Palakkad
Thrissur
Kollam Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich district has the largest area under irrigation in Kerala?

32. Overgrazing in grasslands can lead to:

Increased plant growth
Desertification
Soil fertility
Reforestation Answer: b

Detailed SolutionOvergrazing in grasslands can lead to:

33. Organic farming is gaining popularity in Kerala to address:

Soil degradation
Climate resilience
Market demand
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionOrganic farming is gaining popularity in Kerala to address:

34. Kerala’s large ‘Gulf diaspora’ primarily works in:

Middle Eastern countries
European countries
Australia
United States Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala’s large ‘Gulf diaspora’ primarily works in:

35. The P. Kesavadev Literary Award focuses on:

Novels
Short stories
Poetry
Non-fiction

Detailed SolutionThe P. Kesavadev Literary Award focuses on:

36. The Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) specializes in:

Oil & Gas Drilling
Subsurface Exploration
Coastal Monitoring
Environmental Impact Assessments Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) specializes in:

37. Which natural hazard is a result of high-intensity rainfall in the Western Ghats region?

Flash floods
Avalanches
Tsunamis
Sandstorms Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich natural hazard is a result of high-intensity rainfall in the Western Ghats region?

38. The risk of floods in Kerala is heightened during the:

Summer months
Monsoon season
Winter months
All year round Answer: b)

Detailed SolutionThe risk of floods in Kerala is heightened during the:

39. The high iron and aluminum content in laterite soils renders them:

Highly fertile
Infertile
Neutral
Highly alkaline Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe high iron and aluminum content in laterite soils renders them:

40. The main opposition party in the Kerala state legislature plays a role of:

Passing all legislations
Questioning government policies
Approving the budget
Appointing the Governor

Detailed SolutionThe main opposition party in the Kerala state legislature plays a role of: