41. Which kingdom was divided into several ‘nadus’ ruled by powerful Nair chieftains?

Venad
Valluvanad
Thekkumkur
Eranad

Detailed SolutionWhich kingdom was divided into several ‘nadus’ ruled by powerful Nair chieftains?

42. Which region of Kerala is known for its black cotton soil?

Palakkad
Wayanad
Idukki
Ernakulam Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich region of Kerala is known for its black cotton soil?

43. The Census collects data on various aspects such as:

Population
Housing
Literacy
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Census collects data on various aspects such as:

44. Which river basin has the largest number of irrigation projects in Kerala?

Periyar Basin
Bharathapuzha Basin
Chalakudy Basin
Pamba Basin Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich river basin has the largest number of irrigation projects in Kerala?

45. What is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala?

Pookode Lake
Ashtamudi Lake
Vembanad Lake
Sasthamkotta Lake Answer: c)

Detailed SolutionWhat is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala?

46. Which district in Kerala has the largest forest cover?

Idukki
Kollam
Trissur
Alappuzha Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Kerala has the largest forest cover?

47. The ‘Vaikom Satyagraha’ fought for the right of temple entry for:

Women
Lower castes
Non-Hindus
People with disabilities

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Vaikom Satyagraha’ fought for the right of temple entry for:

48. The largest solar power plant in Kerala is located in:

Palakkad
Kasaragod
Kannur
Idukki Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe largest solar power plant in Kerala is located in:

49. Which leader played a key role in the formation of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in Kerala?

P. Krishna Pillai
K.C. George
in Kerala? A) P. Krishna Pillai B) K.C. George C) A.K. Gopalan
C. Kesavan

Detailed SolutionWhich leader played a key role in the formation of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in Kerala?

50. The majority of in-migrants to Kerala work in:

Skilled professions
Agriculture
Unskilled labor
Tourism Answer: c

Detailed SolutionThe majority of in-migrants to Kerala work in: