Kerala state GK MCQ

31. The ruler of Travancore who resisted British expansionism and was defeated in a battle in 1792 was:

Marthanda Varma
Karthika Thirunal
Dharma Raja
Swathi Thirunal

Detailed SolutionThe ruler of Travancore who resisted British expansionism and was defeated in a battle in 1792 was:

32. Which type of forest is primarily found along Kerala’s coastline?

Mangrove
Shola
Evergreen
Deciduous Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich type of forest is primarily found along Kerala’s coastline?

33. The British district of Malabar was formed in:

1766
1792
1800
1857

Detailed SolutionThe British district of Malabar was formed in:

34. The ancient port city of Muziris, famed for its trade with the Romans, was located near modern-day:

Kodungallur
Kochi
Kollam
Kannur

Detailed SolutionThe ancient port city of Muziris, famed for its trade with the Romans, was located near modern-day:

35. The ruler of Travancore known for his progressive social reforms and educational initiatives was:

Swathi Thirunal
Marthanda Varma
Dharma Raja
Visakham Thirunal Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThe ruler of Travancore known for his progressive social reforms and educational initiatives was:

36. The Travancore Labour Association was an important early example of:

Cooperative society
Trade unionism
Political party
Welfare organization

Detailed SolutionThe Travancore Labour Association was an important early example of:

37. The Mysorean rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan had significant impact on Kerala due to their:

Trade agreements
Invasions
Diplomatic alliances
Religious reforms Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Mysorean rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan had significant impact on Kerala due to their:

38. Kerala has a high:

Sex ratio
Literacy rate
Urbanization rate
Population growth rate

Detailed SolutionKerala has a high:

39. The ‘Keralakaumudi’ newspaper was founded by:

C. V. Kunhiraman
K. Kelappan
K. P. Kesava Menon
E. V. Ramasamy (Periyar)

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Keralakaumudi’ newspaper was founded by:

40. Black pepper, a major spice export from Kerala, is known as:

Red Gold
Green Gold
Black Gold
White Gold Answer: c

Detailed SolutionBlack pepper, a major spice export from Kerala, is known as:

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