41. The influence of Buddhism in Kerala is evident from:

Temple architecture
Pali inscriptions
Rock edicts
Cave paintings

Detailed SolutionThe influence of Buddhism in Kerala is evident from:

42. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a famous annual event held in:

Kochi
Munnar
Alappuzha
Wayanad Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a famous annual event held in:

43. The Paliath Achans held the position of hereditary Prime Ministers in:

Travancore
Venad
Cochin
Kozhikode

Detailed SolutionThe Paliath Achans held the position of hereditary Prime Ministers in:

44. The largest area of expenditure in Kerala’s budget is often:

Defense spending
Infrastructure development
Social sector spending
Debt servicing

Detailed SolutionThe largest area of expenditure in Kerala’s budget is often:

45. NORKA Roots is an agency that assists:

Keralites returning from abroad
Promotion of traditional industries
Skill development
Environmental conservation

Detailed SolutionNORKA Roots is an agency that assists:

46. The ‘Nettur Petti’ (Nettur Box) is an example of Kerala’s exquisite:

Woodwork
Jewelry
Metalcraft
Pottery

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Nettur Petti’ (Nettur Box) is an example of Kerala’s exquisite:

47. Which British Governor-General is associated with the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ policy?

Lord Cornwallis
Lord Wellesley
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Canning

Detailed SolutionWhich British Governor-General is associated with the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ policy?

48. Laterite, used as a building material, is extensively found in:

Midlands
High Ranges
Coastal belts
River deltas Answer: a

Detailed SolutionLaterite, used as a building material, is extensively found in:

49. The most extensive landform in Kerala is the:

Coastal Plain
Midland Region
Highland Region
River Valleys Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe most extensive landform in Kerala is the:

50. Lignite deposits have been discovered in certain areas of:

Thiruvananthapuram
Alappuzha
Kannur
Kozhikode Answer: a

Detailed SolutionLignite deposits have been discovered in certain areas of: