41. The ‘Onattukara’ region in Kerala is known for its:

Rice cultivation
Vegetable cultivation
Cashew cultivation
Tea cultivation Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Onattukara’ region in Kerala is known for its:

42. One of the major challenges faced by Kerala’s tribal communities is:

Land alienation
Illiteracy
Access to healthcare
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionOne of the major challenges faced by Kerala’s tribal communities is:

43. The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is responsible for:

Civil service recruitment
Tax collection
is responsible for: A) Civil service recruitment B) Tax collection C) Law enforcement
Infrastructure development

Detailed SolutionThe Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is responsible for:

44. Kerala’s physiography is broadly divided into:

Highlands, Coastlands, River basins
Midlands, Lowlands, Coastal Plains
Plateaus, Hills, Valleys
Mountains, Foothills, Deltas Answer: b

Detailed SolutionKerala’s physiography is broadly divided into:

45. Limestone deposits are found in which district of Kerala?

Idukki
Palakkad
Wayanad
Malappuram Answer: b

Detailed SolutionLimestone deposits are found in which district of Kerala?

46. Some local rulers viewed the chaos of 1857 as an opportunity to:

Reassert independence
Introduce social reforms
Forge alliances with the British
Promote religious harmony

Detailed SolutionSome local rulers viewed the chaos of 1857 as an opportunity to:

47. Which dam is located on the Idamalayar River, a tributary of the Periyar?

Idukki Dam
Malampuzha Dam
Idamalayar Dam
Neyyar Dam Answer: c

Detailed SolutionWhich dam is located on the Idamalayar River, a tributary of the Periyar?

48. Which source of revenue is particularly significant for Kerala due to its large diaspora?

Foreign Aid
Lottery Revenue
Remittances
Excise Duty

Detailed SolutionWhich source of revenue is particularly significant for Kerala due to its large diaspora?

49. The Census of India is conducted every:

5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe Census of India is conducted every:

50. Kerala is particularly vulnerable to this natural hazard due to heavy rainfall:

Floods
Earthquakes
Droughts
Volcanoes Answer: a

Detailed SolutionKerala is particularly vulnerable to this natural hazard due to heavy rainfall: