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Kerala GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question 41 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Malayalam is the mostly widely spoken in .....
A
Tamilnadu
B
Kerala
C
Karnataka
D
Assam
Question 41 Explanation: 
Malayalam is spoken mainly in India, where it is the official language of the state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep. It is also spoken by bilingual communities in contiguous parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Question 42 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
..... is the chief producer of spices and coconuts.
A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Odisha
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 42 Explanation: 
India is aptly named the land of spices, with it's rich spice heritage and production dominance. In addition to being the leading producer and exporter of spices in the world, the country has the most prominent domestic spice market in the world.
Question 43 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The founder of Kerala Kalamandalam:
A
Vallathol Narayana Menon
B
Rukmini Devi Arundale
C
Kanak Rele
D
Sri G.N. Dantale
Question 43 Explanation: 
കേരള കലാമണ്ഡലം
A view of Koothambalam at Kerala Kalamandalam
FounderVallathol Narayana Menon
Vice-ChancellorDr T K Narayanan
Question 44 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Cheena-vala?
A
A fishing net used in Kerala
B
A small boat
C
A big boat
D
None of these
Question 44 Explanation: 
Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated lift nets".
Question 45 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The two passes in Kerala through Western Ghats
A
Aryankavu Pass
B
Palakkad Gap
C
Kasara Ghat
D
Only (A) & (B)
Question 45 Explanation: 
Thal Ghat, Bhor Ghat and Pal ghat are the three most important passes linking the rest of India with the western coastal area (sandwiched between Western ghats and the Arabian sea) (Palakkad).
Question 46 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose two of the characteristics of the houses in a village in Kerala
A
Roofs may be of palm fronds woven together or tiles
B
Walls are made of mud bricks
C
Roofs are high and made of iron
D
Only (A) & (B)
Question 46 Explanation: 
A traditional Kerala house is integrated with nalukkettus (4-block structures), ettukkettu (8-block structures) or pathinarukkettu (16-block structures), depending on the size of the plot and the affluence of the owner.
Question 47 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
THE TEMPLE THEATER OF KERALA, WHICH TRACED TO THIS PERIOD, BORROWED STORIES FROM THE ..... EPICS.
A
TAMIL
B
MALAYALAM
C
SANSKRIT
D
BOTH A AND B
Question 47 Explanation: 
The temple theatre of Kerala built by Chera borrowed stories from the. Tamil Epics; Sanskrit epics; Roman Epics; Hindi Epics.
Question 48 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Boat race is a famous festival game of which state?
A
Gujarat
B
Kerala
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Assam
Question 48 Explanation: 
Vallam kali (vaḷḷaṃ kaḷi, literally: boat game) is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in spring.
Question 49 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the state which also known as"god's own country"
A
Arunachal pradesh
B
Tamilnadu
C
Gujarat
D
Kerala
Question 49 Explanation: 
Kerala, India: 'God's Own Country' The state in the nation's southwest is an oasis of natural beauty and religious coexistence.
Question 50 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India's first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in which state/UT?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
West Bengal
D
Andra Pradesh
Question 50 Explanation: 
India's first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in the Houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha in the state of Kerala. The Museum aims to showcase the history of world labour movement, by showcasing the important documents of the World Labour movement and the exhibits of Kerala's labour movement.
Question 51 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the captain of Kochi tuskers Kerala?
A
Mahela Jayewardene
B
VVS Laxman
C
Muttiah Muralitharan
D
Bredon McCullum
Question 51 Explanation: 
It was owned by Kochi Cricket Pvt Ltd., captained by Mahela Jayawardene, and coached by Geoff Lawson. Their first match was against Royal Challengers Bangalore, whereas their first win was against Mumbai Indians.
Question 52 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
KUMARI KANDAM is connected to the-i) Tamilnadu - Australia & Madagascar.ii) Tamilnadu - Kerala & Madagascar.iii) Madagascar - Autralia & Kerela.
A
i)
B
iii)
C
ii)
D
i) & ii)
Question 52 Explanation: 
Though there are many traditions narrated in early literature, “Kumari Kandam”, the land that lay to the south of India and, which later submerged in the Indian Ocean, has been a matter of conjecture for a study by scholars. Hence, Lemuria and Kumari Kandam, which existed in southern part of India, are different lands.
Question 53 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
First 100% Literate village in Kerala
A
Pothanikkad
B
Alappuzha
C
Munnar
D
Thiruvalla
Question 53 Explanation: 
Pothanikkad or Pothanicad is a village in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It's also the first village to achieve 100% literacy in India.
Question 54 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian state has highest literacy
A
Kerala
B
Andhrapradesh
C
Bihar
D
Uttar preadesh
Question 54 Explanation: 
According to Census 2011, Kerala has the highest total literacy rate and female literacy rate whereas Lakshadweep had the highest male literacy rate.
Question 55 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which place is called ooty of Kerala
A
Wayanad
B
Nelliyampathy
C
Ranipuram
D
Munnar
Question 55 Explanation: 
Ranipuram hills is an attractive destination located in the Kasaragod district. The region, once known as Madathumala, shares it borders with Karnataka. Dubbed as the "Ooty of Kerala", Ranipuram hills is renowned for its cool climate, deep woods and enthralling trekking trails.
Question 56 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Meghalaya is located in .....
A
North East of India
B
North west of India
C
South
D
West
Question 56 Explanation: 
Meghalaya was created as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970 and achieved full statehood on January 21, 1972.
Question 57 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What map would you use if you wanted to see the amount of rainfall in Kerala?
A
Political
B
Physical
C
Thematic
D
Nothing
Question 57 Explanation: 
Thematic maps display specific data, such as the average rainfall distribution for an area or the distribution of a certain disease throughout a county.
Question 58 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was started in 1973 to save the evergreen tropical forest in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India from being flooded by a hydroelectric project?
A
Chipko Movement
B
Silent Valley Movement
C
Appiko Movement
D
Jungle BachaoAndola
Question 58 Explanation: 
Save Silent Valley was a social movement aimed at the protection of Silent Valley, an evergreen tropical forest in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It was started in 1973 by an NGO led by Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad to save the Silent Valley from being flooded by a [hydroelectric] project.
Question 59 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which place is associated with the famous Athachamayam?
A
Ernakulathapan ground
B
Thripunithura
C
Trivandrum
D
Thrissur
Question 59 Explanation: 
It is a grand celebration which marks the beginning of the ten-day Onam Festival. Every year on the Atham asterism of the Malayalam month of Chingam (roughly August/September), Thripunithura, near Kochi, bears witness to this legendary ceremony which commemorates the victory of the Raja (King) of Kochi.
Question 60 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kerala's capital is?
A
Bengaluru
B
Hyderabad
C
Chennai
D
Thiruvananthapuram
Question 60 Explanation: 
Kerala
• Density890/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Keralite, Malayali
GSDP (2020-2021)
• Total₹9.78 lakh crore (US$130 billion)
There are 60 questions to complete.