41. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) plays a major role in:

Mineral Exploration
Mineral Conservation
Environmental Management
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe Geological Survey of India (GSI) plays a major role in:

42. Which district in Kerala is known for its rich biodiversity and ecotourism initiatives?

Palakkad
Wayanad
Idukki
Kannur Answer: b

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Kerala is known for its rich biodiversity and ecotourism initiatives?

43. Kerala Mural Paintings with their vibrant colors and stylized figures are traditionally found in:

Temples
Palaces
Churches
Homes of the wealthy

Detailed SolutionKerala Mural Paintings with their vibrant colors and stylized figures are traditionally found in:

44. The cultivation of cash crops like cardamom and coffee benefits from Kerala’s:

High altitude
Rich soil
Abundant sunshine
Well-developed infrastructure Answer: a)

Detailed SolutionThe cultivation of cash crops like cardamom and coffee benefits from Kerala’s:

45. Which wind pattern brings dry weather to Kerala in the months of December-February?

Southwest Monsoon
Northeast Monsoon
Trade Winds
Local Winds Answer: b)

Detailed SolutionWhich wind pattern brings dry weather to Kerala in the months of December-February?

46. ‘Kerala Panini’ A.R. Raja Raja Varma is known for his contributions to:

Journalism
Malayalam grammar
Poetry
Social reform

Detailed Solution‘Kerala Panini’ A.R. Raja Raja Varma is known for his contributions to:

47. The ‘Norka Roots’ program focuses on:

Repatriation of migrants
Welfare of diaspora
Rehabilitation of returned migrants
All of the above Answer: d

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Norka Roots’ program focuses on:

48. Which of these is a popular Malayalam daily newspaper?

Mathrubhumi
The Hindu
Deccan Chronicle
Times of India

Detailed SolutionWhich of these is a popular Malayalam daily newspaper?

49. Kerala’s coastline is classified as a:

Submergent Coast
Emergent Coast
Volcanic Coast
Neutral Coast Answer: b

Detailed SolutionKerala’s coastline is classified as a:

50. Chakyar Koothu is a traditional temple art form that combines storytelling with:

Satire and social commentary
Devotional songs
Acrobatics
Martial arts display

Detailed SolutionChakyar Koothu is a traditional temple art form that combines storytelling with: