Kerala state GK MCQ

31. Which British official played a key role in quelling revolts in Malabar?

Colonel Munro
William Logan
T.H. Baber
Charles Turner

Detailed SolutionWhich British official played a key role in quelling revolts in Malabar?

32. Kalamezhuthu is an art form where deities are drawn on the floor using:

Charcoal
Colored powders
Flower petals
Turmeric and rice paste

Detailed SolutionKalamezhuthu is an art form where deities are drawn on the floor using:

33. Which social reformer led the famous Vaikom Satyagraha against untouchability in 1924?

E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar)
Sree Narayana Guru
T.K. Madhavan
Mahatma Gandhi

Detailed SolutionWhich social reformer led the famous Vaikom Satyagraha against untouchability in 1924?

34. Excessive mineral extraction can cause:

Soil degradation
Water pollution
Air pollution
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionExcessive mineral extraction can cause:

35. The “Venice of the East” is a nickname for this Kerala city:

Kollam
Kochi
Alappuzha
Kozhikode Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionThe “Venice of the East” is a nickname for this Kerala city:

36. Which wildlife sanctuary is also known for its scenic waterfalls?

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Athirappilly-Vazhachal
Periyar National Park Answer: c

Detailed SolutionWhich wildlife sanctuary is also known for its scenic waterfalls?

37. The Treaty of Mangalore was signed in 1784 between:

Tipu Sultan and the British
Marthanda Varma and the Dutch
Zamorin of Calicut and the Portuguese
Velu Thampi Dalawa and the French

Detailed SolutionThe Treaty of Mangalore was signed in 1784 between:

38. Kerala has approximately what percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population?

Less than 1%
1-3%
3-5%
Over 5% Answer: b

Detailed SolutionKerala has approximately what percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population?

39. Which crop is extensively cultivated during the Mundakan season?

Rubber
Cashew
Coconut
Pulses Answer: d

Detailed SolutionWhich crop is extensively cultivated during the Mundakan season?

40. In-migration to Kerala is mainly from:

Sri Lanka
Northeastern States
Bangladesh
Uttar Pradesh Answer: b

Detailed SolutionIn-migration to Kerala is mainly from:

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