41. Kerala’s tribal communities are known for their:

Unique cultural practices
Knowledge of traditional medicine
Art and folklore
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionKerala’s tribal communities are known for their:

42. Which literary figure is known for his romantic poems and contributions to the Malayalam language?

Kumaran Asan
Vallathol Narayana Menon
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

Detailed SolutionWhich literary figure is known for his romantic poems and contributions to the Malayalam language?

43. The artist who founded the Cholamandal Artists’ Village near Chennai:

K.C.S. Paniker
A. Ramachandran
M.F. Husain
Bhupen Khakhar

Detailed SolutionThe artist who founded the Cholamandal Artists’ Village near Chennai:

44. Kerala has achieved significant reduction in:

Infant mortality rate
Maternal mortality rate
Communicable diseases
All of the above

Detailed SolutionKerala has achieved significant reduction in:

45. Kerala’s forests are rich in biodiversity and form part of the:

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Western Ghats
Eastern Ghats
Indo-Burma hotspot

Detailed SolutionKerala’s forests are rich in biodiversity and form part of the:

46. Red soils in Kerala are characterized by their:

High fertility
Low fertility
High acidity
Presence of clay Answer: b

Detailed SolutionRed soils in Kerala are characterized by their:

47. Tribal art and handicrafts from Kerala are known for their:

Use of natural materials
Unique motifs
Intricate designs
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionTribal art and handicrafts from Kerala are known for their:

48. This sanctuary in Kerala is a key habitat for the Nilgiri Tahr:

Eravikulam National Park
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Answer: a

Detailed SolutionThis sanctuary in Kerala is a key habitat for the Nilgiri Tahr:

49. Kerala’s diverse flora and fauna are directly impacted by its:

Tropical location
High rainfall
Varied topography
All of the above Answer: d)

Detailed SolutionKerala’s diverse flora and fauna are directly impacted by its:

50. Which agricultural institution plays a major role in research and development in Kerala?

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Kerala Agricultural University
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich agricultural institution plays a major role in research and development in Kerala?