Kerala Flashcards

1
Q

What is the capital city of Kerala?

A

Thiruvananthapuram

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2
Q

Which language is predominantly spoken in Kerala?

A

Malayalam

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3
Q

True or False: Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’.

A

True

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4
Q

What is the primary religion practiced in Kerala?

A

Hinduism

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5
Q

Fill in the blank: Kerala is famous for its _____ tourism.

A

backwater

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6
Q

Which festival is widely celebrated in Kerala with boat races?

A

Onam

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7
Q

What is the main agricultural product of Kerala?

A

Rubber

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8
Q

Which type of dance is a classical form originating from Kerala?

A

Kathakali

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9
Q

What is the name of the traditional martial art of Kerala?

A

Kalaripayattu

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10
Q

Which state borders Kerala to the north?

A

Karnataka

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11
Q

What is the official state animal of Kerala?

A

Elephant

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12
Q

True or False: Kerala has a high literacy rate compared to other Indian states.

A

True

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13
Q

What is the primary economic activity in Kerala?

A

Agriculture

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14
Q

What is the famous dance-drama form from Kerala that tells stories from Hindu epics?

A

Kathakali

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15
Q

Fill in the blank: The backwaters of Kerala are interconnected _____ and lakes.

A

canals

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16
Q

Which is the largest city in Kerala?

A

Kochi

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17
Q

What is the main spice exported from Kerala?

A

Black pepper

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18
Q

True or False: Kerala is known for its ayurvedic treatments.

A

True

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19
Q

Which major river flows through Kerala?

A

Periyar River

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20
Q

What is the primary focus of Kerala’s healthcare system?

A

Public health

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21
Q

What is the name of the traditional Kerala cuisine that uses coconut and spices?

A

Kerala Sadhya

22
Q

Which hill station in Kerala is known for its tea plantations?

A

Munnar

23
Q

What is the main festival of Kerala that marks the harvest season?

A

Onam

24
Q

Which prominent mountain range lies along the eastern border of Kerala?

A

Western Ghats

25
Q

Fill in the blank: The famous backwaters of Kerala are primarily located in _____.

A

Alleppey

26
Q

What is the traditional form of boat racing in Kerala called?

A

Vallam Kali

27
Q

True or False: The majority of Kerala’s population is urban.

A

False

28
Q

What is the name of the Kerala state bird?

A

Great Indian Hornbill

29
Q

Which is the main international airport in Kerala?

A

Trivandrum International Airport

30
Q

What is the most popular art form of Kerala that involves storytelling through dance?

A

Kathakali

31
Q

What is the name of the famous Kerala festival where people decorate their homes with flowers?

A

Onam

32
Q

Fill in the blank: Kerala has a coastline along the _____ Ocean.

A

Arabian

33
Q

Which type of tea is primarily grown in the hills of Kerala?

A

Black tea

34
Q

What is the traditional Kerala dress for women called?

A

Sari

35
Q

Which famous national park is located in Kerala?

A

Periyar National Park

36
Q

True or False: Kerala has a significant population of expatriates working in the Gulf countries.

A

True

37
Q

What is the primary focus of Kerala’s education system?

A

Literacy and quality education

38
Q

What traditional form of music is associated with Kerala?

A

Vanchipattu

39
Q

Fill in the blank: Kerala is known for its _____ houses along the backwaters.

A

houseboat

40
Q

What is the state flower of Kerala?

A

Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula)

41
Q

Which is the official state fruit of Kerala?

A

Jackfruit

42
Q

What is the significance of the ‘Nehru Trophy Boat Race’?

A

It is a famous annual boat race in Kerala.

43
Q

What is the traditional healing system that originated in Kerala?

A

Ayurveda

44
Q

Which city in Kerala is known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’?

A

Kochi

45
Q

What is the highest peak in Kerala?

A

Anamudi

46
Q

Fill in the blank: Kerala is famous for its _____ which is a blend of various cuisines.

A

food

47
Q

What is the main focus of Kerala’s tourism?

A

Cultural and natural attractions

48
Q

True or False: The literacy rate in Kerala is above 90%.

A

True

49
Q

What is the main purpose of the Kerala State Film Awards?

A

To honor excellence in Malayalam cinema.

50
Q

Which is the most popular sport in Kerala?

A

Cricket