States PCS: Kerala GK Questions for KPSC Examinations
11. Consider the following pairs of GI protected rice varieties in India with states where they are found:
- Kalanamak Rice – Chhattisgarh
- Pokkali Rice – Tamil Nadu
- Kaipad Rice – Kerala
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [3 Only]
Notes:
Kalanamak rice is produced in Uttar Pradesh. It is well known for its aroma and distinct taste. It has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2013. Kaipad is unique coastal wetland rice. It is saline prone and is produced through naturally organic farming in Kerala. Pokkali Rice is again from Kerala.
12. Consider the following statements about festival Onam:
- It is a rice harvest celebration in Kerala
- Lord Vishnu is revered on this day
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both are correct statements
13. Consider the following National Parks with states where they are located:
- Rani Jhansi Marine National Park – Madhya Pradesh
- Balpakram National Park – Karnataka
- Valley of Flowers National Park – Kerala
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [ None]
Notes:
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It was founded in 1996, and covers 256.14 km². Balpakram National Park is a national park ranging from under 200 to over 800 meters above sea level, near the Garo Hills in Meghalaya. Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Uttarakhand.
14. Consider the following statements with respect to Thorium resources of India:
- Monazite occurring in beach sands is an in-situ source of Thorium
- Largest amount of Monazite reserves in India are located in Kerala
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [ Only 1]
Notes:- Monazite occurring in beach sands is an in-situ source of Thorium – Correct. Monazite is a rare earth mineral containing thorium and occurs as placer deposits in the beach sands of Kerala, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh etc. So it is an in-situ source.
- Andhra Pradesh has the most monazite reserves – 3.72 million tonnes. Odisha has the second largest reserves – 2.41 million tonnes. Kerala has 1.90 million tonnes, less than Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
15. In recent years, natural rubber production in India is facing sharp decline. Consider the following statements with this reference:
1. The rubber trees and Kerala and Tamil Nadu have become old so productivity is going down with every year
2. Rubber faces import threat from South East Asian Countries
3. There is no National Policy on Rubber in place
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All are correct statements.
16. 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
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Correct Answer: 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.
17. Which film has won the Golden Crow Pheasant award at the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK-2018)?
[A] Sudani from Nigeria
[B] Taking the Horse to Eat Jelabis
[C] Ee.Ma.Yau
[D] The Dark Room
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Correct Answer: D [The Dark Room]
Notes:
Iranian film ‘The Dark Room’, directed by Rouhollah Hejazi, won the Suvarna Chakoram (Golden Crow Pheasant) award at the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK-2018). The film won the award, comprising a purse of Rs 15 lakh, a sculpture and citation, for an intimate exploration of relationships within a family at a time of change, creating a complete cinematic experience, and for its sensitive treatment of delicate issues. Beside this, Malayalam Director Lijo Jose Pellissery has been awarded the ‘Rajatha Chakoram’ (The Silver Crow Pheasant), for the best director for his movie ‘Ee.Ma.Yau’. The Rajatha Chakoram award for debut director was won by Anamika Haksar for her film ‘Taking the Horse to Eat Jelabis’.
18. The Central Government has given nod for Centre for Classical Language in which city of Kerala?
[A] Aluva
[B] Tirur
[C] Munnar
[D] Guruvayur
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Correct Answer: 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.
19. Who was appointed as Amicus curiae by the Kerala High Court on Kerala floods?
[A] Jacob P. Alex
[B] E P Jayarajan
[C] G Sudhakaran
[D] Kadakampally Surendran
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Correct Answer: A [Jacob P. Alex]
Notes:
In a setback to the ruling Pinarayi Vijayan government, a 49-page report submitted by an Amicus curiae to the Kerala High Court (KHC) on April 3 recommended a judicial probe into the cause of the worst-ever floods to hit the state in August 2018 after it found that faulty dam management led to the flooding. In a report, amicus curiae Jacob P. Alex said that none of the 79 dams in the State were operated or used for the purpose of flood control and moderation, despite the obligation to utilise them for flood control as per the stipulations under the National Water Policy, National Disaster Management Authority guidelines on flood and RTIO (real-time integrated operation). It seemed that high reservoir storage and sudden release of water had resulted in worsening the floods. Various alerts (blue/orange/red) were issued not in accordance with the EAP (Emergency Action Plan) guidelines. No proper follow-up action and effective precautionary steps, especially for evacuating people and accommodating them in safe locations, were taken after the issue of red alert. Hence, this was a matter to be inquired into.
20. Which place in Kerala is slated to be home of India’s first elephant rehabilitation centre?
[A] Kottoor
[B] Thrissur
[C] Alappuzha
[D] Kollam
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Correct Answer: A [Kottoor]
Notes:
India’s first elephant rehabilitation centre will be set up by the Kerala Government in Kottoor, an ecotourism village near the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The centre is expected to have an elephant museum, mahout training centre, super-specialty hospital, a retirement home and crematorium for the animals. It will also house orphaned, injured and older elephants. The centre will also have a training centre for mahouts along with a residential facility for them. It is being planned on the lines of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka.
