States PCS: Kerala GK Questions for KPSC Examinations
For all Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) exams including Degree Level, 10th Level, Secretariat Assistant, and other recruitment exams.
11. Which river is responsible for forming a major delta near the city of Alappuzha in Kerala?
[A] Periyar
[B] Pamba
[C] Bharathapuzha
[D] Chalakudy
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Correct Answer: B [Pamba]
Notes:
The Pamba River creates a significant delta near Alappuzha, supporting the region’s backwaters and agriculture, and is central to the Sabarimala pilgrimage.
12. Which district in Kerala receives the highest average annual rainfall?
[A] Idukki
[B] Kottayam
[C] Alappuzha
[D] Palakkad
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Correct Answer: A [Idukki]
Notes:
Idukki district, located in the Western Ghats, receives the highest average annual rainfall in Kerala due to its mountainous terrain and dense forests.
13. Which of the following biosphere reserves in Kerala is included in UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme?
[A] Silent Valley Biosphere Reserve
[B] Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve
[C] Wayanad Biosphere Reserve
[D] Periyar Biosphere Reserve
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Correct Answer: B [Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve]
Notes:
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, spanning Kerala and Tamil Nadu, is recognized by UNESCO for its biodiversity and endemism.
14. Which forest in Kerala is renowned for the periodic blooming of Neelakurinji flowers every 12 years?
[A] Periyar Tiger Reserve
[B] Eravikulam National Park
[C] Silent Valley National Park
[D] Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Eravikulam National Park]
Notes:
Eravikulam National Park in the Western Ghats witnesses the rare mass blooming of Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) every 12 years, drawing tourists and botanists.
15. Which bird sanctuary in Kerala is located on the banks of the Periyar River?
[A] Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary
[B] Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
[C] Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
[D] Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: D [Thattekad Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also called Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, lies along the Periyar River and is home to 300+ bird species, including rare endemics.
16. Which environmental movement in Kerala was launched to oppose the construction of a hydroelectric project in Silent Valley?
[A] Banasura Sagar Protest
[B] Kuttemperoor Struggle
[C] Save Silent Valley Movement
[D] Periyar Protection Campaign
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Correct Answer: C [Save Silent Valley Movement]
Notes:
The Save Silent Valley Movement blocked a hydroelectric project, preserving Silent Valley’s unique biodiversity; it led to the creation of Silent Valley National Park.
17. Which type of forest is predominantly found in the Western Ghats region of Kerala?
[A] Deciduous forests
[B] Thorn forests
[C] Mangrove forests
[D] Tropical evergreen forests
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Correct Answer: D [Tropical evergreen forests]
Notes:
Tropical evergreen forests thrive in the Western Ghats of Kerala due to high rainfall, dense canopy, and abundant biodiversity, with many endemic species.
18. Which Ramsar site in Kerala is renowned for its extensive backwaters and estuarine ecosystem?
[A] Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
[B] Vembanad-Kol Wetland
[C] Ashtamudi Lake
[D] Sasthamkotta Lake
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Correct Answer: C [Ashtamudi Lake]
Notes:
Ashtamudi Lake is a Ramsar site in Kerala, noted for its unique estuarine backwaters, biodiversity, and traditional livelihoods like coir-making and fishing.
19. Which is the second-longest river of Kerala?
[A] Periyar
[B] Pamba
[C] Chaliyar
[D] Bharathapuzha
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Correct Answer: D [Bharathapuzha]
Notes:
Bharathapuzha, Kerala’s second-longest river, suffers heavily from sand mining and pollution, threatening its ecosystem and water flow.
