41. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kerala protects a significant portion of the Western Ghats biodiversity?

Western Ghats
Kaziranga National Park
Manas National Park
Sundarbans National Park Answer: a

Detailed SolutionWhich UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kerala protects a significant portion of the Western Ghats biodiversity?

42. ‘Sahithya Parishath’ is an organization known for its:

Publication of literary magazines
Welfare of journalists
Promotion of Malayalam language
Archives of old newspapers

Detailed Solution‘Sahithya Parishath’ is an organization known for its:

43. Kerala is known as “God’s Own Country” due to its:

Lush greenery & natural beauty
Religious diversity
Ancient temples
High literacy rate

Detailed SolutionKerala is known as “God’s Own Country” due to its:

44. Which district in Kerala is known for its extensive brackish water bodies?

Kannur
Alappuzha
Ernakulam
Kollam Answer: c

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Kerala is known for its extensive brackish water bodies?

45. Which folk dance of Kerala involves performers wearing colorful masks made of palm leaves?

Kummattikali
Kolkali
Mayilattam
Kaikottikali

Detailed SolutionWhich folk dance of Kerala involves performers wearing colorful masks made of palm leaves?

46. The Desinganad was a collection of feudatory states owing allegiance to:

Kolathunadu
Venad
Cochin
Kozhikode

Detailed SolutionThe Desinganad was a collection of feudatory states owing allegiance to:

47. The leader of the Aikya Kerala (United Keral

movement was: A) Pattom Thanu Pillai
T.M. Varghese
K.M. Panikkar
Fazal Ali

Detailed SolutionThe leader of the Aikya Kerala (United Keral

48. A challenge faced by Kerala’s Panchayats is:

Inadequate funding
Limited capacity
Political interference
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA challenge faced by Kerala’s Panchayats is:

49. To improve the fertility of laterite soils, farmers often add:

Sand
Lime
Gypsum
Clay Answer: b

Detailed SolutionTo improve the fertility of laterite soils, farmers often add:

50. Coconut shell crafts are popular for making items like:

Utensils
Decorative pieces
Both A & B
Religious idols

Detailed SolutionCoconut shell crafts are popular for making items like: