GK Questions and Answers About Kerala in English
31. Consider the following states:
- Kerala
- Himachal Pradesh
- Sikkim
- Maharashtra
Which of the above have been declared open defecation free?
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 3 & 4 Only
[C] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
A [1, 2 & 3 Only]
Notes:
Sikkim became the first state, Himachal Pradesh the second and Kerala the third state to be declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) states recently. Haryana, Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Punjab are the other four states to be declared soon as ODF in 2017.
32. Consider the following statements about Literacy in India:
- As per census 2011 rules, a person is treated as literate if he/she has received any formal education or has passed minimum class 8th from any state or central board
- As per census 2011, Kerala has the highest literacy rate while Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in the country
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
B [2 Only]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect. The criteria for literacy in India that was set in 1991 and has been retained for 2001 as well as in census 2011. As per criteria, a person aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding in any language is treated as literate. A person, who can only read but cannot write, is not literate. Also, a person need not require any formal education or any minimum qualification to be treated as literate. Second statement is correct. As per the census 2011, Kerala has the highest literacy rate (94%) while Bihar has the lowest literacy rate (61.80%).
33. It is an ancient Sanskrit theatre. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is traditionally performed in temple theatres of Kerala. This ancient theatre is known as _?
[A] Kudiyattam
[B] Mudiyettu
[C] Ankiya Naat
[D] Yakshagana
A [Kudiyattam]
Notes:
Koodiyattam is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, a Tamil performing art which is as old as Sangam era. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Koodiyattam means “combined acting” as it combines dramas in Sanskrit theatre with elements of traditional Koothu. It is mainly performed by Chakyars and by Nangyaramma communities.
34. Which of the following are correct pairs?
- Bhils – Odhisa
- Bru – Kerala
- Todas – Tamil Nadu
- Sahariyas – Rajasthan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 3 & 4
[B] 3 & 2
[C] 1 & 4
[D] 1 & 3
A [3 & 4 ]
Notes:
Bhils are an ethnic group of western India. Bhils are considered to be the largest tribal group in India. Hence pair 1 is incorrect. Bru community is widely spread in the north east India in the states of Tripura, Mizoram, Assam, and Manipur. Hence pair 2 is incorrect. Todas belong to Dravidian ethnic group who live in the Nilgiri Mountains of Tamil Nadu. Hence, pair 3 is correct. Sahariyas are one of the most backward Rajasthani tribe. Sahariyas mainly inhibit Jungles. Hence, pair 4 is correct.35. Who has been selected for 2018 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literacy prize of the Kerala government?
[A] Uma Shankar Singh
[B] K Satchidanandan
[C] M Mukundan
[D] Ram V Kumar
C [M Mukundan]
Notes:
Noted Malayalam writer M Mukundan has been selected for 2018 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literacy prize of the Kerala government. The award, which carries a cash prize of Rs five lakh and citation, is being given for his overall contributions to the language and literature. His popular works inlcude ‘Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil’, ‘Kesavante Vilapangal’, ‘Delhi Gadhakal’, ‘Appam Chudunna Kunkiyamma’ and ‘Lesli Achante Kadangal’.
36. The Central Government has given nod for Centre for Classical Language in which city of Kerala?
[A] Aluva
[B] Tirur
[C] Munnar
[D] Guruvayur
B [Tirur]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has recently approved the establishment of a Centre for Classical Language at the Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University in Tirur, Kerala. The Ministry has communicated the decision to the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru. In view of this, the State government would be required to prepare a detailed project report and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry. The aim of the proposed centre is to study and research and other aspects of Malayalam language & will prove beneficial in implementing various projects for Malayalam language development. The centre would also assist the Malayalam University in its various initiatives.
37. Thumba in Kerala is famous for which of the following?
[A] It has several industries
[B] It is a harbour
[C] It has an international airport
[D] It is a rocket launching station
D [It is a rocket launching station]
Notes:
The Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station is an Indian spaceport operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation. It is located in Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram which is near the southern tip of mainland India, very close to earth’s magnetic equator.
38. Which one of the following is true in context of Vanitha Mathil?
- 1.It is a Women’s Wall to protect renaissance values.
- 2.It was formed on 1 January 2019 across the state of Kerala.
- 3.The wall extended for a distance of around 620 kilometers from Kasargod to Thiruvanathapuram.
[A] 1 only
[B] All of the above
[C] 1 and 2
[D] 2 and 3
B [ All of the above ]
Notes:
Kerala government had on January 1st organized the Women’s Wall or Vanitha Mathil to protect renaissance values. Around thirty lakh women formed a human chain across the National Highway from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram.
39. Who has won the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Foundation Kerala State award for the year 2016-17?
[A] Prabhat Kumar
[B] Ajay Pandey
[C] Neelam Juneja
[D] Dileep K Nair
D [Dileep K Nair]
Notes:
Dileep K Nair, the youngest-ever chancellor of India, has won the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Foundation Kerala State award for the year 2016-17 for excellent performance in the field of education. in Trivendurum, Kerala. Currently, he is the Chancellor of the North East Frontier Technical University NEFTU in Arunachal Pradesh. Nair has around 12 years of experience in various Educational Projects in different parts of the country. He is also the founder of The Automobile Society (India) and The Engineer’s Outlook Magazine.
40. Who has been selected for Kerala’s top literary award “Ezhuthachan Puraskaram-2017”?
[A] Puthussery Ramachandran
[B] Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri
[C] K Satchidanandan
[D] C. Radhakrishnan
C [K Satchidanandan]
Notes:
K Satchidanandan, noted Malayalam Poet and literary critic, has been selected for the prestigious 2017 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award of the Government of Kerala, him for his contributions to Malayalam literature and poetry. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation. Satchidanandan is the former Editor of Indian Literature journal and the former Secretary of Sahitya Akademi. He is also a public intellectual of repute upholding secular anti-caste views, supporting causes like environment, human rights and free software and a well known speaker on issues concerning contemporary Indian literature. Moreover, he is the festival director of Kerala Literature Festival.
