41. The award instituted in memory of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru is:

Sree Narayana Guru Puraskaram
Ezhuthachan Puraskaram
Vallathol Award
Vayalar Award

Detailed SolutionThe award instituted in memory of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru is:

42. The head of the state of Kerala is the:

Chief Minister
Prime Minister
President
Governor

Detailed SolutionThe head of the state of Kerala is the:

43. An important port city during the Sangam Age in Kerala was:

Muziris
Kochi
Kannur
Kollam

Detailed SolutionAn important port city during the Sangam Age in Kerala was:

44. Guruvayur, a famous pilgrimage center, is known for the temple dedicated to:

Lord Shiva
Lord Ayyappa
Lord Krishna
Goddess Durga Answer: c

Detailed SolutionGuruvayur, a famous pilgrimage center, is known for the temple dedicated to:

45. The Kavalappara Nair family played a significant role as military leaders in:

Cochin
Kozhikode
Venad
Travancore

Detailed SolutionThe Kavalappara Nair family played a significant role as military leaders in:

46. Padmanabhaswamy Temple, renowned for its riches, is located in:

Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi
Kozhikode
Thrissur Answer: a)

Detailed SolutionPadmanabhaswamy Temple, renowned for its riches, is located in:

47. Kerala’s high literacy rate is a result of:

Historical emphasis on education
Investment in public schools
Community participation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionKerala’s high literacy rate is a result of:

48. The ‘Tribal Research Institute’ in Kerala is located in:

Thiruvananthapuram
Kalpetta
Kozhikode
Attappadi Answer: b

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Tribal Research Institute’ in Kerala is located in:

49. Kerala receives abundant rainfall due to the:

Western Ghats
Deccan Plateau
Himalayan mountain range
Thar Desert

Detailed SolutionKerala receives abundant rainfall due to the:

50. Kerala’s state animal is the:

Indian Tiger
Indian Elephant
Lion-Tailed Macaque
Great Hornbill Answer: b

Detailed SolutionKerala’s state animal is the: