Q. Which of the following statement is true for Kerala?

1. Kerala is a state in the Southwest corner of India.
2. Jewish and Chinese traders were the first to come here.
3. The fishing nets used here look exactly like the Chinese fishing nets and are called cheena-vala.

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Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Kerala is a state in the Southwest corner of India. It is surrounded by the sea on one side and hills on the other. A number of spices like pepper, clove and cardamom are grown on the hills. It is spices that made this region. An attractive place for traders. Jewish and Arab traders were the first to come here. The fishing nets used here look exactly like the Chinese fishing nets and are called cheena-vala. Even the utensils used for frying is called the cheenachatti, and it is believed that the word-cheen could have come from China.