31. The Kulasekhara dynasty, which ruled Kerala around 9th century CE, had their capital at:

Kollam
Kannur
Mahodayapuram
Kottayam Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe Kulasekhara dynasty, which ruled Kerala around 9th century CE, had their capital at:

32. Who led the Paliyam Satyagraha against social discrimination?

T.K. Madhavan
Poykayil Appachan
Ayyankali
Pandit Karuppan

Detailed SolutionWho led the Paliyam Satyagraha against social discrimination?

33. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments provided for the strengthening of:

Central Government
State Legislatures
Panchayati Raj and Municipalities
Judiciary

Detailed SolutionThe 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments provided for the strengthening of:

34. William Logan, the British administrator of Malabar, is known for authoring the:

Kerala Manual
Cochin Gazetteer
Malabar Manual
Travancore State Manual

Detailed SolutionWilliam Logan, the British administrator of Malabar, is known for authoring the:

35. The ‘Verumpattam’ and ‘Kanapattam’ were forms of:

Tax collection
Tenancy rights
Ritual practice
Village administration

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Verumpattam’ and ‘Kanapattam’ were forms of:

36. K. R. Narayanan, the former President of India, was born in which district of Kerala?

Kottayam
Thrissur
Kollam
Alappuzha

Detailed SolutionK. R. Narayanan, the former President of India, was born in which district of Kerala?

37. A colorful dance form where performers dress up as peacocks is:

Ottamthullal
Mayilattam
Kummattikali
Kaikottikali

Detailed SolutionA colorful dance form where performers dress up as peacocks is:

38. The Virippu season in Kerala coincides with the:

Northeast Monsoon
Southwest Monsoon
Winter months
Summer months Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Virippu season in Kerala coincides with the:

39. The directive principle of protecting the environment is enshrined in :

Article 47
Article 48A
Article 51
Article 51A (g)

Detailed SolutionThe directive principle of protecting the environment is enshrined in :

40. The smallest district of Kerala in terms of area is:

Pathanamthitta
Alappuzha
Kottayam
Kollam

Detailed SolutionThe smallest district of Kerala in terms of area is: