Kerala state GK MCQ

31. The ‘Kurichya Revolt’ of 1812 took place in:

Malabar
Wayanad
Idukki
Palakkad

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kurichya Revolt’ of 1812 took place in:

32. 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:

33. Kerala’s traditional knowledge systems can offer insights into:

Disaster preparedness
Climate adaptation
Ecological balance
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionKerala’s traditional knowledge systems can offer insights into:

34. The Nirmala Puraskaram is awarded for contributions in the field of:

Education
Social service
Science and technology
Arts and culture

Detailed SolutionThe Nirmala Puraskaram is awarded for contributions in the field of:

35. The ‘Tharavad’ system in Kerala represented:

Joint family structures
Religious institutions
Trade networks
Village councils

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Tharavad’ system in Kerala represented:

36. The ‘Kurichya’ tribe is primarily found in which district?

Palakkad
Wayanad
Malappuram
Thrissur Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kurichya’ tribe is primarily found in which district?

37. Government initiatives like Khadi and Village Industries promote the preservation of:

Handicrafts
Commercial manufacturing
Modern art forms
Tourism only

Detailed SolutionGovernment initiatives like Khadi and Village Industries promote the preservation of:

38. ‘Oru Desathinte Katha’ (The Story of a Land) is a famous novel by:

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
M.T. Vasudevan Nair
S. K. Pottekkatt
is a famous novel by: A) Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai B) M.T. Vasudevan Nair C) S. K. Pottekkatt D) Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

Detailed Solution‘Oru Desathinte Katha’ (The Story of a Land) is a famous novel by:

39. This unique grassland ecosystem is found in the high altitudes of Kerala:

Savanna
Pampas
Steppes
SholaAnswer: d

Detailed SolutionThis unique grassland ecosystem is found in the high altitudes of Kerala:

40. Folk songs with rhythmic patterns and percussive accompaniment are typical of:

Boat songs (Vanchipattukal)
Lullabies
Ritualistic songs
Work songs

Detailed SolutionFolk songs with rhythmic patterns and percussive accompaniment are typical of:

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