Kerala state GK MCQ

41. The standardization of Malayalam script and grammar was influenced by the work of:

Hermann Gundert
A.R. Rajaraja Varma
Sanskrit Sreekumara Varma
Vayalar Ramavarma

Detailed SolutionThe standardization of Malayalam script and grammar was influenced by the work of:

42. The “Venice of the East” is a nickname for:

Kozhikode
Thiruvananthapuram
Alappuzha
Kochi Answer: c

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

43. The capital of the Venad kingdom, which later evolved into Travancore, was:

Padmanabhapuram
Kollam
Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi

Detailed SolutionThe capital of the Venad kingdom, which later evolved into Travancore, was:

44. The rock-cut caves with prehistoric paintings in Kerala are known as:

Edakkal Caves
Bekal Caves
Thrissur Caves
Munnar Caves

Detailed SolutionThe rock-cut caves with prehistoric paintings in Kerala are known as:

45. Kerala’s first airport was established in:

Kochi
Thiruvananthapuram
Kozhikode
Kannur Answer: b)

Detailed SolutionKerala’s first airport was established in:

46. The rock-cut temples at Vizhinjam are believed to date back to which period?

4th century CE
6th century CE
8th century CE
10th century CE

Detailed SolutionThe rock-cut temples at Vizhinjam are believed to date back to which period?

47. Which district is known as the “Spice Garden of Kerala”?

Wayanad
Kannur
Idukki
Palakkad Answer: c

Detailed SolutionWhich district is known as the “Spice Garden of Kerala”?

48. The Malayali Memorial agitation of 1891 demanded:

Universal education
Abolition of untouchability
Greater representation for Malayalees in government jobs
Temple entry rights

Detailed SolutionThe Malayali Memorial agitation of 1891 demanded:

49. Which missionary society played a key role in promoting education and social reforms in Kerala?

London Missionary Society
Church Missionary Society
Basel Mission
Jesuit Missionaries

Detailed SolutionWhich missionary society played a key role in promoting education and social reforms in Kerala?

50. Theyyam is a:

Classical dance form
Temple festival
Ritualistic performance art
Martial art

Detailed SolutionTheyyam is a:

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