31. Kerala’s rivers flow primarily:

North to South
East to West
West to East
South to North Answer: b

Detailed SolutionKerala’s rivers flow primarily:

32. The arrival of Europeans in Kerala marked the beginning of:

Colonial rule
Trade expansion
Cultural exchange
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe arrival of Europeans in Kerala marked the beginning of:

33. In what year did the major uprisings connected to 1857 subside in Kerala?

1857
1858
1859
1860

Detailed SolutionIn what year did the major uprisings connected to 1857 subside in Kerala?

34. The Jewish Copper Plate grant is important for understanding:

Land grants to Jewish settlers
The rise of Jainism
The spread of Buddhism
Early Dravidian kingdoms

Detailed SolutionThe Jewish Copper Plate grant is important for understanding:

35. The Kerala State Election Commission conducts elections for:

Legislative Assembly
Lok Sabha
Local bodies
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Kerala State Election Commission conducts elections for:

36. Kerala’s climate is mainly:

Arid
Semi-arid
Tropical
Temperate

Detailed SolutionKerala’s climate is mainly:

37. The Vayalar Award is given for outstanding work in:

Malayalam literature
Journalism
Environmental activism
Sports

Detailed SolutionThe Vayalar Award is given for outstanding work in:

38. Silica sand, an important ingredient in glassmaking, is found in:

Palakkad
Alappuzha
Idukki
Thiruvananthapuram Answer: b

Detailed SolutionSilica sand, an important ingredient in glassmaking, is found in:

39. The Karshaka Sanghams (peasant organizations) were instrumental in mobilizing for:

Land reforms
Educational rights
Temple entry
Abolition of untouchability

Detailed SolutionThe Karshaka Sanghams (peasant organizations) were instrumental in mobilizing for:

40. Wayanad is known for its:

Beaches
Hill stations
Backwaters
Historical landmarks Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWayanad is known for its: