1200 GK Questions: Facts About Kerala Questions and Answers

Official Animal – Elephant
Official Bird – Hornbill
Official Tree – Coconut Tree
Official Flower – Golden Shower
Official Drink – Tender Coconut Water
Official Fish – Pearl Spot
Formed on – 1st November 1956
Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
Total Area – 38,863 Km2
Total Population – 3,33,87,677
Density of population : 860 km2
Sex Ratio : 1084/1000
Districts – 14
Block Panchayats – 152
Grama Panchayats – 978
Revenue Divisions – 21
Taluks – 75
Municipalities – 60
Corporations – 5
Assembly Seats – 140
Lok Sabha Seats – 20
Rajya Sabha Seats – 9
Rivers – 44
Lakes – 34
District with largest area of of forest – Idukki
District with least of forest – Alappuzha
Districts with most number of Taluks – Ernakulam, Malappuram
District with least number of Taluks – Wayanad
District with most number of Block Panchayats – Thrissur
District with least number of Block Panchayats – Wayanad
District with most number of Grama Panchayat – Malappuram
District with least number of Grama Panchayat – Wayanad
District with most number of Municipalities – Ernakulam
Most Industrialised district – Ernakulam (2nd – Palakkad)
District with most number of Post Offices – Thrissur
District with most number of Railway Stations – Thiruvananthapuram
Southernmost Taluk – Neyyattinkara
Northernmost Taluk – Kasaragod
Southernmost Assembly constituency – Parassala
Northernmost Assembly Constituency – Manjeswaram
Largest District – Palakkad
Smallest District – Alappuzha
Largest Taluk – Ernad
Most Populous District – Malappuram
Least populous district – Wayanad
Densely populated district – Thiruvananthapuram
Least densely populated district – Idukki
The most populated city – Thiruvananthapuram
The least populated city – Thrissur
District with highest population growth rate – Malappuram
District with the lowest population growth rate – Pathanamthitta
District with highest sex ratio – Kannur (1133/1000)
District with lowest sex ratio – Idukki (1006/1000)
The most literate district – Pathanamthitta
The least literate district – Palakkad
The first town to achieve full literacy – Kottayam (1989)
The first District to achieve full literacy – Ernakulam (1990)
Kerala was declared as the first fully literate state in 1991
Who was the Chief Minister when Kerala attained 100% literacy in 1991? – E.K. Nayanar
Kannur is the only cantonment in Kerala
‘Land of sandal forest’ in Kerala: Marayur
In which district is Chinnar sanctuary? Idukky
The hill ditricts in Kerala: Idukky, Wayanad
Where is Ulloor Memorial? Jagathy (Tvpm)
The capital of Kerala state is Thiruvananthapuram
The High Court is at Ernakulam
The first acting Governor of Kerala – P.S. Rao
The first Governor of Kerala – B.Ramakrishna Rao
The first Malayali woman to become the Governor of an Indian state – Fathima Beevi (Tamil Nadu)
The first Malayali to become the Governor – V.P. Menon (Orissa)
The first Malayali Governor of Kerala – V. Viswanathan
The first woman governor of Kerala – Jyothi Venkidachalam
The second woman governor of Kerala – Ram Dulari Sinha
The third woman governor of Kerala – Sheila Dixshit
The first Governor of Kerala to die while serving – Sikkandhar Bhakt
The second Governor of Kerala to die in harness – M.O.H. Farook
The Kerala Governor to become the President of India – V.V. Giri
The first Congress Chief Minister of Kerala – R. Sankar
R. Sankar was the first to become the Chief Minister of Kerala after holding the position of Deputy Chief Minister.
The first Kerala Chief Minister expelled through no-confidence motion – R.Sankar
First Kerala Chief Minister from backward community – R.Sankar
First deputy Chief Minister of Kerala – R.Sankar
The K.P.C.C President during the Vimochana Samaram – R. Sankar
The chief crops of the Kerala states are : Rice, Cashew nut, Arecanut, Coconut, Cotton, Pepper, Sugarcane, Rubber, Coffee, Tea, Ginger, Cardamom and Tapioca.
The important minerals of the Kerala state are Ilminite, Monozite, Zircon, Sillmanite, Clay, Quartz and lime shell.
The main industries are Coir, Cashew, Rubber, Tea, Ceramics, Electric and Electronic appliances, Telephone Cables, Transformers, Bricks, Plywood, Cigar, Soaps and Oil fertilizers.
The chief projects are Periyar, Pamba, Kallada, Kuttiadi, Muvattupuzha, Pallivasal, Sengula, Peringalkuthu, Sholayar, Malampuzha, Chalakudy and Sabarigiri.
According to 2001 Census the most literate state in India is Kerala.
Kottayam is the first municipal town in India to attain full literacy (1989).
Ernakulam is the first district in India to attain full literacy (1990).
Kerala is the first baby friendly state in India (announced 2002 Aug-1)
Kerala is known as “Gods own Country”.
Kerala state was formed on 1956 November 1.
Kerala is the 3rd largest densely populated state (819 per square kilometer)
Sex Ratio of Kerala is 1058 (2001)
How many West following rivers are there in Kerala? Ans: 41
Biggest back water of Kerala? – Vembanadu Lake
How many Rajya Sabha seats are there from Kerala? – 9
The longest river in Kerala – Periyar
Malayali Memorial Revolt was in the year? – 1891
Vaikom Sathyagaraham was launched in the year? – 1924
The IMR (Infant Morality Rate) of Kerala is Approximately? – 13 per 1000
Kerala accounts for 92% of rubber in India, 70% of Coconut, 60% tapioca, and nearly 100% lemon grass oil.
Kerala represents only 1.18% of land in India but accounts for nearly 3.1% of Indian population.
Kerala has 44 rivers out of which only 3 flows eastward.
Because of the climate and historical condition Kerala opted for commercial agriculture more than food crops.
Kerala has two international airports, Trivandrum and Nedumbassery (Cochin). The Nedumbassery International Airport was the first airport in the country to be constructed with private participation.
India’s first Bachat (saving) district in Ernakulam.
Average life expectancy of Keralaites is 71.3. The child mortality rate is 16 per 1000 live births which is the lowest in the country.
The popular dances form of Kerala are Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Ottamthullal etc..
The first power plant in North Malabar has been inaugurated at Mylatti.
In which district is Thunchan Memorial – Malappuram
Kunchan Nambiar Memorial is situated at: Ambalappuzha
The temple with woman priest: Mannarassala
Boat race related to Amabalappuzha temple: Chambakkulam
Boat race related to Harippad temple: Payippat
temple is famous for the worship of Snakes Mannarassala
Which temple is known as ‘the Palani of Kerala’ – Harippad
Koodiyattom belongs to – Kerala
Which is known as ‘bird village in Kerala’? Nooranad
Who called Alappuzha ‘Venice of the East’ for the first time? Lord Curzon
An ancient Buddhist centre in Alapuzha distirict? Srimulavasam
The place where Parthasarathy Temple is situated? Aranmula
The temple known as ‘Dakshina Mookambi’: Panchikkad
Wagon Tragedy Memorial Hall is situated at: Tirur
Changampuzha memorial is situated at: Edappally
Kondoty, where Moyinkutty Vaidyar Memorial is situated is in the district of: Malappuram
P Kunjiraman Nair memorial is at: Kollengode
Muloor S Padamanabha Panikker memorial is at: Ilavumthitta
Murajapam in Padmanabha Swami Temple is held every … years
The radio station in Travancore started functioning in:
The place in Thiruvananthapuram district from where Graphite ore is obtained: Vellanad
The district that is the largest producer of Tapioca? Thiruvananthapuram
In which district is Ponmudi hill station? Thiruvananthapuram
The MC Road and NH meet at: Kesavadasapuram
Where is Papanasam beach? Varkala
During the period of Swati Tirunal, the Hajur Kacheri (Secretariat) of Travancore was shifted to Thiruvananthapuram from: Kollam
Ceramic Factory in Kerala is situated at: Kundara
M.C.Road connects Thiruvananthapuram and …….. Angamali
The king who shifted the capital of Travancore from Padmanabhapuram to Thiruvanananthapuram? Dharma Raja
In a new secretariat building was constructed in Thiruvananthapuram during the reign of Ayilyam Tirunal under the supervision of Dewan …… T.Madhava Rao
In the legislative council in Travancore started functioning at: Thiruvananthapuram
The Kollam – Kottappuram strech of West Coast Canal is known as: National Waterway-3
The place in Kerala where China clay is abundant: Kundara
The seat of Ilayidathu swaroopam in Travancore history was: Kottarakkara
Vallikkavu, where the Ashram of Amritanandamayi is situated is in the district of: Kollam
Which of the following place in Kerala is famous for cashew industry? Kollam
The famous statue in front of the Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram from which the name ‘Statue Junction’ is evolved, is that of: Madhava Rao
The southernmost taluk in Kerala: Neyyatinkara
Where is Lakshmi Bhai College of Physical Education? Karyavattom
In which district is Neyyar Wild Life Sanctuary? Thiruvananthapuram
The highest peak in Thiruvananthapuram district: Agasthyamala
In which distict the Shendurney wild life sanctuary is situated? Kollam
The Alapuzha district was formed in mainly by the bifurcation of: Kollam
Neendakara Azhi connects …… and Arabian sea: Ashtamudi lake
MN Govindan Nair started One Lakh Housing Scheme at: Chithara
The place where Duryodhana Temple is situated in Kollam district: Malanada
The district with least coastline: Kollam
The seat of Ilayidathu swaroopam in Travancore history was: Kottarakkara
The only district in South Kerala without coastline: Pathanamthitta
Which boat race is known as ‘Pooram in Water’? Aranmula boat race
Which was the capital of the kingdom of Chempakassery? Ambalappuzha
An area in Kerala which is situated below sea level: Kuttanad
Karumadikkuttan, a statue obtained from Alappuzha district is believed to be related to: Buddhism
Where is Chinnakkada ground situated? Kollam
The substance used to make Aranmula mirror: Metal
The place where ‘Chilanthi temple’ situated in Pathanamthitta district: Kodumon
Mannadi, the place where Velu Thampy Dalawa committed suicide is in the district of: Pathanamthitta
The season of Sabarimala pilgrimage: November- January
In which month Maramon Convention is conducted on the banks of Pamba? February
Thonnakkal in Thiruvananthapuram district is famous for the memorial of: Kumaranasan
The founder of ‘Samathwa Samajam”: Ayya Vaikundar
Who was called the ‘Lincoln of Kerala’? – Pandit Karuppan
Sivagiri Theerthadanam, was conceived by Vallabhasseri Govindan Vaidyar and : T K Kittan Writer
Who was also known as ‘Kumara Gurudevan’? – Poikayil Yohannan
Who was also known by the name ‘Sree Bhatarakan’? – Chattampi Swamikal
Who was instrumental in the establishment of “Muslim Aikya Sangham”, a united Muslim forum for all the Muslims of the Travancore, Cochin and Malabar regions? – Vakkom Maulavi
Panmana Ashramam is related to: Chattampi Swamikal
Who translated the ‘Atmopadeshasatakam’ of Sree Narayana Guru into English with the Title ‘Centiloquy to the Self”? – Nataraja Guru
The name ‘Muthukutty’ was the childhood name of: Ayya Vaikundar
The first to establish a printing press in Kerala without foreign support: Kuriakode Elias Chavara
The founder of ‘Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham’: Vakkom Moulavi
‘Adwaitha Chintha Paddhathi was written by’: Chattampi Swamikal
‘Baalaakalesam’ was autored by: Pandit Karuppan
‘Daiva Dasakam’ was authored by: Sree Narayana Guru
The first medical graduate from Ezhava community in Travancore: Dr.Palpu
“To change the Nampoothiri into human” was the slogan of which organisation? – Yogakshema Sabha
In which year Kumaranasan became the president of S.N.D.P.Yogam? – /li>
In which year Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham became ‘Pulaya Mahasabha’? – /li>
Kumarakodi is the final resting place of: Kumaranasan
Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha was founded by: Pandit Karuppan
Sahodaran Ayyappan memorial is at: Idappally
Where is Kunjan Memorial in Palghat district: Lakkadi
Whose memorial is situated at Kotayi in Palakkad district? Chembai Vaidhyanatha Bhagavathar
What is known as ‘Dakshina Nalanda’? Kanthallur Sala
The area known as the ‘granary of Travancore’, which is now in Kanyakumari district: Nanjinad
Birth place of Saktibhadra, the author of ‘Ascharyachoodamani’: Kodumo
The birth place of Chattampi Swamikal: Kannammoola
Padayani is the folk arts form of the district of: Pathanamthitta
The only railway station in Pathanamthitta district: Thiruvalla
The boat race which held on the second Saturday of August every year: Nehru Trophy
Thycal, where remains of of an ancient ship obtained is in the district of: Alappuzha
The area in Kerala that receives least rain fall: Chinnar
The island formed after the dredging activities of the Cochin port: Wellington
The place related to Athachamayam: Thrikkakkara
In which district Nedumbassery air port is situated? Ernakulam
In which district is Brahmapuram diesel project? Ernakulam
The headquarters of the Dutch territories in Kerala during the colonial regime was: Kochi
In which district is Kodanad elephant training centre? Ernakulam
The only major port in Kerala: Kochi
The port in Kerala which was developed by Robert Bristo into a major port: Kochi
In which district is Bhutathankettu? Ernakulam
In which district is Mangalavanam sanctuary situated? Ernakulam
Nehru Trophy Boat race is in: Punnamada
The church where Vasco da Gama was buried at Kochi. St.Francis Church
The place in Kerala where St.Thomas landed in AD Malyankara
The International Stadium at Kaloor in Ernakulam district is named after: Jawaharlal Nehru
Aluva in Ernakulam is famous for ……. celebration. Sivarathri
The place known as the ‘Gateway to high range’: Kothamangalam
Which is known as ‘the green lungs of Kochi’? Mangalavanam
In which district is Mooriyad lake? Thrissur
In which district Peechi dam is situated? Thrissur
The place where an observatory was established in ancient Kerala: Mahodayapuram
The corporation in Kerala without coastline: Thrissur
Which temple is known as ‘Dakshina Dwaraka’? Guruvayur
Silent Valley is in the district of: Palakkad
In which district is J.P. Smritivana is situated? Palakkad
Jainimedu, where Kumaranasan wrote ‘Veenapoovu’ is in the district of: Palakkad
The area where black soil is found in Kerala: Chittur
Ezhuthachan passed away at: Chittur
The district abundant in cotton soil: Palakkad
Karippur, where the Kozhikode air port is situated is in the district of: Malappuram
Venue of Mamankom was: Thirunavaya
The headquarters of naval force of Zamorin at the time of the arrival of Vasco da Gama was: Ponnani
Where is Thekkinkad ground, which is the venue of the famous Pooram festival? Thrissur
The capital of Kulasekharas was: Mahodayapuram
In which district is Chimminy Sanctuary? Thrissur
In which district is Punnayurkkulam? Thrissur
The Triprayar temple in Thrissur ditrict is dedicated to: Srirama
The seat of Azhvanchery Tambrakkal is …… near Thirunavaya: Athavanad
In which district is Kadampuzha temple? Malappuram
Thusharagiri is a tourish centre in the district of: Kozhikode
NH connects Moolahalla and: Kozhikode
Muthanga wild life sanctuary is in the district of: Wayanad
The district in Kerala shares border with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Wayanad
The taluk in Kerala shares border with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Sulthan Bathery
Sweet Meet Street (SM Street) or Mitayitheruvu which is plot of “Oru Theruvinte Katha’ by SK Pottakkad is in the district of: Kozhikode
The second city Corporation in in Kerala: Kozhikode
Mananchira Ground is at: Kozhikode
Kappad, where Vasco da Gama landed on h May, is in the district of: Kozhikode
The museum at East Hill in Kozhikode is named after: Pazhassi Raja
The headquarters of Malabar district during the British regime: Kozhikode
The headquarters of areas of Malabar when it was under the control of Tipu Sultan: Farokk
The districts in Kerala without railway line are Idukky and: Wayanad
The districts that lead in the production of spices are Idukky and…… Wayanad
In which district is Sugandhagiri Project? Wayanad
The headquarters of Wayanad district: Kalpetta
In which district is Valliyurkavu? Wayanad
Kerala Folklore Academy is at: Kannur
In which district is Aralam santuary? Kannur
Andhakaranazhi connects …… and Arabian sea: Vembanad lake
The port established by Raja Kesavadas, Dewan of Travancore: Alappuzha
In which district is Thanneermukkom Barrage? Alappuzha
In which district is Punnapra-Vayalar Memorial? Alappuzha
Thanneermukkam barrage is across : Vembanad lake
NH-begins in Kerala at: Edappally
Oil Refinery in Kerala is situated at: Ambalamugal
Which European power built Bolghatty Palace? Dutch
The place in Kerala where rice is cultivated below sea level: Kuttanad
The district in Kerala with least reserve forest: Alappuzha
Which beach is the back ground of the novel ‘Chemmeen”? Purakkad
The headquarters of Idukky district: Painav
Power house of Idukky hydel project is situated at: Moolamattom
The village in Idukky district that was ceded to Ernakulam district, which shifted the Idukky district to the second rank in area: Kuttampuzha
The island formed after the flood of Vypin
INS Venduruthy is situated at: Kochi
In which district is Malayatoor, a holy place for Christians? Ernakulam
The Smart City Project is implemented at: Kochi
Which temple is related to ‘Makam Thozhal’? Chottanikkara
French occupied area in Kerala was: Mahe
In which district is Puralimala? Kannur
In which district is Parassinikadav Muthappan temple? Kannur
The place known as ‘Second Bardoli’: Payyannur
Which town is known as ‘Circus town in Kerala’: Thalassery
The fort in Kerala built by Sivappa Naik of Bidanur: Bakel
The pass that connects Kerala and Kudagu: Perambady
The place known as ‘the Cherrapunji of Kerala’: Lakkidi
Which European power built the Thalassery fort? British
The district of the Union Territory of Puducherry that shares border with Kerala: Mahe
Which place was the centre of activities of Herman Gundert? Thalassery
In which district is Mappila bay harbour? Kannur
The seat of Arakkal kingdom, the only Muslim dynasty in Kerala: Kannur
Which district in Kerala has the least number of Taluks? Wayanad
The northernmost back water in Kerala: Uppala
Which area was called ‘Martha’ by the foreigners? Karunagappally
The Palaruvi waterfalls is in the district of: Kollam
In which district the tourist spot Perumthenaruvi is situated? Pathanamthitta
In which district is Ramakkalmedu, the famous tourist centre? Idukky
Veli tourist village is in the district of: Thiruvananthapuram
The place famous for ‘Muniyaras’: Marayur
The place in Idukky district, famous for sandal forests: Marayur
The place in Kerala famous for ‘Neelakurinji’: Munnar
The place known as ‘Naura’ in ancient period: Kannur
The place where a garden was built in memory of the national leaders: Peruvannamuzhi
Where is ‘Joothakkulam’ in Kerala? Madayi
Where is Pazhassi Kudeeram situated? Mananthavady
Which area was once known as Chempakassery? Ambalappuzha
Which area was once known as Karappuram? Cherthala
Which sanctuary was formerly known as Nellikkampatty? Thekkady
Which river was known as ‘Baris’ in ancient times: Pamba
The region known as ‘Porainadu’ in Sangam age: Palakkad
Edakkal Caves are in the district of: Wayanad
In which century Kathakali was originated? h
In which district is Agasthyarkootam? Thiruvananthapuram
In which district is Athirappally- Vazhachal waterfalls: Thrissur
In which district is Kuruva island? Wayanad
In which district is Sankhumukham beach? Thiruvananthapuram
In which district is Thattekkad bird santuary? Ernakulam
In which lake is Pathiramanal island? Vembanad
In which place is Papanasam beach? Varkala
Payyoli beach is in the district of: Kozhikode
Pookkode lake is in the district of: Wayanad
Satvikam, Angikam, Vachikam and Aharyam are four types of: Acting
Subhadradhananjayam and Thapathisamvaranam were written by: Kulasekharavarma
Summer station of erstwhile princely state of Travancore, situated in Idukky district: Peerumedu
Swati Thirunal constructed ‘Kuthira Malika’ at: Thiruvananthapuram
Thankassery light house is in the district of: Kollam
The exponent of Kathakali: Kottarakkara Thampuran
The first person in Kerala to write Sanskrit Drama: Saktibhadran
The mudras of ‘Kathakali’ are adopted from: Koodiyattam
The place known as ‘little Mecca’: Ponnani
Where is ‘Joothakkunnu’ in Kerala? Chavakkad
Which art form is exclusively performed by the members of Chakyarkooth? Koodiyattam
Which palace is in Tamil Nadu but it is owned by the Government of Kerala? Padmanabhapuram
Who renovated the Krishnapuram palace? Marthandavarma
Primitive form of Kathakali: Ramanattam
The literary part of Kathakali: Attakkatha
A dance form evolved in Kerala under the patronage of Christian Church: Chavittunatakam
Ammannur Madhava Chakyar is related to: Koodiyattom
Chavittunatakam was evolved as an alternative to: Kathakali
In which district is Chakkulath Kavu? Alappuzha
In which district is Fantacy Park? Palakkad
In which district is Pathiramanal island? Alappuzha
In which district is Wagamon? Idukky
Mudiyettu is an art form related to ……. temples: Bhadrakali
St.Angelos fort in Kannur was built by the: Portuguese
The birth place of Chavittunatakam: Matttancherry
The Dutch Palace of Kochi was built by the: Portuguese
The fort built by Somasekhara Naik of Ikkeri dynasty: Hosdurg
The fort in Thiruvananthapuram district that was built by the British in h century: Anchengo
The most refined dance form of Kerala: Kathakali
The present form of Kathakali was designed by: Kottayam Thampuran
Which art form is performed by the members of Malayan and Mannan communities? Theyyam
Which traditional art form is related to Pulluvar? Sarpam Thullal
Which work is also known as ‘Ashtapadi’? Gitagovinda
Who authored ‘Prananathenenikku nalkiya paramananda rasathe’? Irayimman Thampy
Who designed the current form of dressing in Mohiniyattam? Swati Trunal
Charalkkunnu is a hill station in …… district. Pathanamthitta
In which district is Kappil beach? Kasargod
In which district is Pakshipathalam? Wayanad
In which district is Payyambalam beach? Kannur
In which district Pookkode lake is situated? Wayanad
In which hills the famous Edakkal caves are situated? Ambukuthimal
In which place Jadayupara is situated? Chadayamangalam
The area known as Sairandrivanam in Mahabharat: Silent Valley
The famous marine drive in Kerala is at: Ernakulam
The national park which is famous lion tailed macaque: Silent Valley
Who is regarded as the father of Yakshagana? Parthy Subban
Who wrote the song’ Omanathinkal Kidavo’? Irayimman Thampy
In which century Thacholi Othernan lived? h
“Thekkan style’ in Kathakali was expounded by: Kaplingattu Namboothiri
A film directed by Priyadarshan that depicts a story in the back ground of freedom struggle of India: Kalapani
Gajendramoksham can be seen at the palace of: Krishnapuram
In which district is ‘Arjuna Nritham’ is a famous dance form? Kottayam
Oppana is a dance form performed by the woman of …… community: Muslim
Padayani is a dance form popular in the district of: Pathanamthitta
The famous ‘Ezharapponnana’ of Ettumanoor temple is made up of: Wood
The film based on the theme of ‘Count of Monte Christo’ by Alexander Dumas: Padayottam
The film based on the theme of ‘Othallo’ of Shakespeare: Kaliyattam
The film ‘Yugapurushan’ depicts the life of: Srinarayana Guru
The first Dolby sterio film in Malayalam: Kalapani
The first film directed by M T Vasudevan Nair: Nirmalyam
The first Malayalam film to get Golden Camera award in Cannes film festival: Maranasimhasanam
The first state in India to start the cultivation of Rubber: Kerala
The city in Kerala where 3 G Facility was launched for the first time in the state? – Kozhikode
The first Woman Minister of the State of Kerala? – K.R. Gowri Amma
The district which is the largest producer of rubber – Kottayam
Which is called ”The City of Raja Kesavadas”? – Alappuzha
Who has the largest tenure as the Chief Minister of Kerala? – E.K. Nayanar
The leader of renaissance in Kerala whose real name was subbarayan – Thycaud Ayya
The founder of Travancore Ezhava Sabha – Dr. Palpu
In which district is Nallalam Thermal Power Project? – Kozhikode
The city where the first F M Station of Akasavani was started? – Kochi
The last king of Travancore – Sri Chithira Thirunal
In Which district is Dharmadom Island? – Kannur
The founder of the first general hospital in kerala – Ayilyam Tirunal
Which is called the district of migrants? – Idukki
Who started the newspaper ‘Dinamani’ in 1954? – R. Sankar
In which district is palaruvi waterfalls ? – Kollam
In which district is Ananthapuram lake temple? – Kasaragod
In which district is Mooriyad lake? – Thrissur
The first editor of the newspaper ‘Mathrubhumi’ – K.P. Kesavamenon
Who introduced Narayana Guru to Thycaud Ayya? – Chattampi Swamikal
Who was the first person selected from kerala by gandhiji for individual satyagraha in 1940 – K. Kelappan
The headquarters of Kerala Agricultural University: Mannuthy
The largest strike organised by the Communist party in Kerala: Punnapra-Vayalar
The Malayalam film in which Latha Mangeshkar was a playback singer: Nellu
The Malayalam film in which no woman was acted: Mathilukal
The poet who revived Kathakali: Vallathol
Which crop is known as ‘the gold of the wasteland’? Cashew
The first film in Malayalam was made based on a literary work: Marthandavarma
The first Malayalam film that was nominated for Oscar: Guru
The first Malayalam film to get President’s silver medal: Neelakkuyil
The first film society in Kerala: Chitralekha
The first film to get the award of Govt. of Kerala for best film: Kumarasambhavam
Which district has the least area under paddy cultivation? Idukky
Which district in Kerala has the largest area under paddy cultivation? Palakkad
Which vesha is usually used for female charecters in Kathakali? Minukku
The Keralite who wrote a book on ‘Karl Marx’ in K Ramakrishna Pillai
The king of Travancore who encouraged Tapioca cultivation: Visakham Tirunal
The largest mural painting in Kerala: Gajendramoksham
The mural painting ‘Aghoramoorthy’ can be seen at the temple of: Ettumanoor
The slogan ‘American Model Arabikkadalil’ is related to: Punnapra-Vayalar
The year of split in Communist Party:
The youngest Malayalam actress to get national award for best actress: Monisha
What is called the ‘king of spices’? Pepper
What is known as ‘queen of spices’? Cardomom
What is known as the ‘grains of paradise’? Cardomom
Who led Communist Party of India(Marxist) in Kerala after the split? EMS
The first rubber park in Kerala: Airapuram
Which is the cash crop cultivated in the largest area in Kerala? Rubber
Gandhiji visited Kerala for the first time in:
Gandhiji visited Kerala for the last time in:
In which year ‘Abstention movement’ was started in Travancore?
Karivellur strike was in:
Kayyur strike was in:
Name the newspaper launched in at Kozhikode as the mouthpiece of Communist party in Kerala: Desabhimani
Narauyana Guru established ‘Adwaithasramam’ at Aluva in:
Swadeshabhimani K Ramakrishna Pillai was banished from Travancore for alleged charge of sedition, in the year:
Swadeshabhimani K Ramakrishna Pillai was passed away in:
The first Malabar political conference was held under the aegis of Congress and Home Rule League in:
The prohibition on the Communist party was withdrawn in:
The publication of ‘Desabhimani’, the mouth piece of Communist was started in from: Kozhikode
The year in which Kerala Kaumudi was started publication under the leadership of CV Kunhuraman with Mooloor S Padmanabha Panicker as editor:
The year of Morazha incident in which KPR Gopalan was sentenced for capital punishment:
Under whose leadeship Kochi Rajya Prajamandalam was formed in VR Krishanezhuthachan
The district which is the largest producer of Coffee in Kerala: Wayanad
The district which is the largest producer of Rubber in Kerala: Kottayam
The district which is the largest producer of Tea in Kerala: Idukky
The film by Shaji N.Karun based on the theme of the controversial Rajan Case: Piravi
The film ‘Neythukaran’ depicts the life of: EMS
The first digital film in Malayalam: Moonnamathoral
The first sponsored film in Malayalam: Makalkku
Who established ‘Atmavidhyasangham’? Vagbhatananda
Who started ‘Deshabhimani’ from Kollam in which published till TK Madhavan
Who was known as Kerala Marx? K Damodaran
Who was the first president of Nair service Society formed in as ‘Nair Bhrithyajana Sangham’? K Kelappan
In connection with which event, Gandhiji visited Kerala for the second time, in Vaikom Satyagraha
In which date EMS ministry was dismissed? t July,
In which date the first ministry came into power? h April,
In which district is Attappady tribal settlement? Palakkad
In which district is Parassinikadavu snake park? Kannur
India’s first gymnastic training centre was established in: Thalassery
The smallest river in Kerala: Mancheswaram
The southernmost river in India: Neyyar
‘The Vrindavan of Kerala’: Malampuzha Garden
The year in which Sree Narayana Guru gave the message ‘One caste, one religion, one god for man’ at a conference held at ‘Adwaithasramam’, Aluva:
The year of Wagon Tragedy:
‘TheNetherlands of Kerala’: Kuttanad
What is known as ‘Kerala Kumbhamela’? Makaravilakk
What is known as ‘Kerala Kumbhamela’? : Makaravilakku of SabarimalaThe first south Indian film to get president’s gold medal: Chemmeen
The first step in the performance of Kathakali: Kelikottu
The most beautiful ‘Vesha’ in Kathakali: Pacha
The famous poet in Malayalam who died in a boat accident in Pallana river in Kumaran Asan
The first Bachat district in Kerala: Ernakulam
The first church built by the Europeans in India is………. at Kochi. St.Francis Church
The first fort built by Europeans in India: Pallippuram
The first teak museum in India: Nilambur
The industrial capital of Kerala: Kochi
The northernmost river in India: Mancheswaram river
The number of mudras in Kathakali:
The number of types of musical instruments used in Panchavadyam: 6
The role immortalised by Mammooty in the film ‘Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha’: Chanthu
Thiruvathirakkali is also known as: Kaikottikkali
Who discovered the Edakkal caves? Fasset
‘Mundakan’ is a term related to: Paddy
Punnapra-Vayalar agitation was in:
The Dewan of Travancore who suppressed Punnapra-Vayalar agitation: CP Ramaswamy Iyer
The exponent of Ottan Thullal: Kunchan Nambiar
The film based on the theme of Kayyur strike: Meenamasathile Sooryan
The film based on the theme of Malabar Revolt:
The film ‘Guru’ depicts the life of: Karunakara Guru
Which is known as ‘gate way of Wayanad’? Lakkidi
Which is known as ‘land of latex’ (land of Rubber)? Kottayam
Which place is known as ‘poorman’s Ooty’? Nelliampathy
Which river is also known by the name ‘Beppurppuzha’? Chaliyar
Which river was called “the English channel in India’ as it separated the British and French occupied territories? Mayyazhi river
Who headed the first ministry in Kerala? EMS Namboothirippad
Who was the first finance minister of Kerala? C Achuthamenon
Who was the first secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee formed in K Madhavan Nair
Who was the only member in the first EMS ministry who had previous experience as minister? Dr AR Menon
Who was the first Food minister of Kerala? KC George
The river which is known as ‘Dakshina Bhagirathi’: Pamba
In which district is Malampuzha dam? Palakkad
In which district is Moozhiyar dam and Kakki dam? Pathanamthitta
In which district is Patrakkadavu project? Palakkad
In which district, Sasthamkotta the largest fresh water lake in Kerala is situated? Kollam
In which river Chenkulam hydel project is built? Muthirappuzh
In which river is Athirappally waterfalls? Chalakkudy
In which river the Dharmadom island is situated? Anchrakkandy
In which river the largest number of power projects are established? Periyar
introduced Land Reforms Bill in Kerala legislative assembly ? KR Gowri
Kalady and Aluva are on the banks of: Periyar
Kalpathy Shiva temple famous for car festival is in the district of: Palakkad
Mamankom was held on the banks of the river: Bharatappuzha
The dam which is constructed with assistance of Canada: Idukky dam
The district in which the highest peak in Kerala is situated: Idukky
The number of rivers in Kerala:
The place which is the venue of the largest Hindu religious conference in Kerala: Cherukolppuzha
The river flows through silent valley: Kunthippuzha
The river related to Pathrakkadavu project: Kunthippuzha
The river which originates from Pulichimala: Pamba
The second largest sanctuary in Kerala: Wayanad
The second longest river in Kerala: Bharatappuzha
The temple of Kerala without compound wall: Ochira
Thirunavaya is on the banks of: Bharatappuzha
To which temple ‘Chitra Pournami’ festival is related? Mangaladevi
Where is Hill Palace Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala situated? Tripunithura
Which district has the largest number of block panchayats? Thrissur
Which river has two branches namely Mangalappuzha and Marthandanppuzha? Periyar
Which river is also known as Ponnanippuzha? Bharatappuzha
Which river was known as ‘Baris’ in ancient times: Pamba
Muthirappuzha is a tributary of: Periyar
‘Panthrandu Vilakk’ is the festival of: Oachira
Periyar rises from: Sivagiri hills
The annual festival of which temple is known as ‘Bharani’? Kodungallur
The annual festival of which temple is known as ‘Ekadasi’? Guruvayur
The city of Kasargod is near to the river of: Chandragiri
Which river was known as ‘Baris’ in ancient times? Pamba
Which river was known as ‘Choorni’ in ancient times? Periyar
Who introduced Education Bill in Kerala legislative assembly ? Joseph Mundassery
Who was in charge of Home department in the beginning of the first EMS ministry? EMS
Who was in charge of Home department in the end of the first EMS ministry? C Achuthamenon
In which district is Mullaperiyar dam? Idukky
In which district of Pazhassi dam? Kannur
In which river is Banasurasagar Dam? Kabani
In which river is Peppara Dam? Karamana
In which river is Sabarigiri Project? Pamba
Kallada, the largest irrigation project is in the district of: Kollam
Kuruva island is in the river: Kabani
Navamukunda Temple is situated in the district of: Malappuram
‘Ormayude Arakal’ is the autobiography of: Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Ponmudi Dam is in the river: Periyar
Sabarimala temple is in the district of: Pathanamthitta
The dam situated between Kuravan and Kurathi hills: Idukky
The disrtict with the longest coastline: Kannur
The district in Kerala which has the largest number of villages: Palakkad
The district with the largest number of rivers flowing: Kasargod
The festival ‘Ashtami’ is related to the temple of: Vaikom
The festival of ……… temple is known as ‘Aarat’? Padamabhaswamy Temple
The first education minister of minister: Joseph Mundassery
The first electricity minister of Kerala: VR Krishna Iyer
The first hydro electric project in Kerala was constructed in the river: Muthirappuzha
The first revenue minister of Kerala: KR Gowri
The headquarters of Deepika, the oldest news paper in Kerala: Kottayam
The hottest place in Kerala: Punalur
The largest hydel project in Kerala: Idukky
The largest jail in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
The longest river in Kerala: Periyar
The number of east flowing rivers in Kerala: 3
The largest dam in Kerala , Malampuzha dam, is in the district of: Palakkad
The largest earthern dam in Kerala: Banasurasagar
The largest rain forest in Kerala: Silent valley
The largest underground power station in Kerala: Moolamattom
The longest boat race in Kerala: Payippat
The oldest synagogue in Commonweath nations is situated at: Kochi
The place in Kerala famous for Nagaraja Temple: Mannarassala
The place in Thiruvananthapuram district where Parasurama temple is situated: Thiruvallam
The ritual ‘Murajapam’ is associated to the temple of: Padmanabhaswamy Temple
The taluk in Kerala with the longest coastline: Cherthala
Which district in Kerala has the largest number of Grama Panchayats? Malappuram
Which district in kerala has the largest number of Panchayat Raj Institutions? Malappuram
Which district in Kerala has the largest number of Taluks? Ernakulam
A sun temple is sitated at Adithyapuram in ……. district. Kottayam
Thiruvelli temple is dedicated to: Vishnu
‘Arangu Kanatha Nadan’ is the autobiography of: Thikkodian
Asia’s tallest church (Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours) is situated at: Thrissur
Idamalayar Dam is in the river: Periyar
In which river is Anayirankal Dam? Periyar
The district in Kerala with the lowest rainfall: Palakkad
The district with the largest number of Jews in Kerala: Ernakulam
The ‘Ezharapponnana’ of Ettumanoor temple is made up of: Wood
The highest town in Kerala: Munnar
Thoonakkadav Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
Vadakkumnatha Temple is at: Thrissur
‘Viplavasmaranakal’ is the autobiography of: Puthuppally Raghavan
‘Athmakatha’ is the autobiography of: EMS
‘Ethirpp’ is the autobiography of: Kesavadev
In which district is Arakkal Kettu? Kannur
In which district is Chirakkal Kovilakam? Kannur
In which district is Mayippadi Palace? Kazargod
In which river is Thenmala Dam? Kallada
In which river system is Mattuppetty Dam? Periyar
In which river system is Meenkara Dam? Bharatappuzha
In which river system is Neryamangalam Dam? Periyar
‘Kaviyude Kalpadukal’ is the autobiography of: P Kunhiraman Nair
‘Njan’ is the autobiography of: NN Pillai
‘Ormayude Olangalil’ is the autobiography of: G Sankarakkurup
Padmanabhapuram Palace is owned by Government of Kerala is in the district of: Kanyakumari
Parambikkulam Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
‘Service Story’ is the autobiography of: Malayattoor
Sholayar Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
The Bolghatty Palace was built in:
The British Resident to Travancore, who stipulated some criteria for the appointments in Govt Service: Colonel Monroe
The king of Travancore when Malayali Memorial and Ezhava Memorial was submitted? Sri Mulam Tirunal
The King of Travancore when the first Public Service Commissioner was appointed? Sri Chithira Tirunal
The king who renovated Krishnapuram Palace: Marthanda Varma
In which river system is Chenkulam Dam? Periyar
In which river system is Cheruthoni Dam? Periyar
Who was the first chairman of the Thiru-Kochi Public Service Commission? C.Kunhiraman
Travancore bought Fort Manuel from the Dutch in:
The Ministry of EMS was the first to be dismissed under Article of the constitution .It was in:
In which year Thiru -Kochi Public Service Commission was formed?
President’s rule was imposed in Thiru Kochi in:
The agitation that led to President’s rule in Kerala in Liberation Struggle
The king of Travancore who constructed Nedumkotta? Dharma Raja
The king of Travancore who constructed the Udayagiri Fort and Vattakottai(Circular Fort)which is now in Kanyakumari district: MarthandaVarma
In which river system is Kakki Dam? Pamba
In which river system is Kundala Dam? Periyar
Which district in Kerala has the largest number of cashew factories? Kollam
Which district is the largest producer of coffee in Kerala? Wayanad
Which district is the largest producer of tobacco in Kerala? Kasargod
Which temple is situated in a river island: Chamravattom
Who wrote “Kazhinja Kaalam’? KP Kesavamenon
‘Smrithidarppanam ‘ is the autobiography of: MP Manmadhan
‘Manasasmarami’ is the autobiography of: S Guptan Nair
“Athmakathakk Oru Amukham’ is the autobiography of: Lalithambika Antharjanam
In which river system is Pothundi Dam? Bharatappuzha
In which river system is Valayar Dam? Bharatappuzha
Janardhana Swamy Temple is situated at: Varkala
‘Jeevitha Samaram’ is the autobiography of: C Kesavan
Kakkad Dam is in the river: Pamba
‘Kanneerum Kinavum’ is the autobiography of: VT Bhatathirippad
Koodalmanikya Temple at Iringalakkuda is dedicated to: Bharata
‘Kozhinja Ilakal’ is the autobiography of: Joseph Mundassery
Kuthunkal, the largest private hydro electric project in Kerala is in the district of: Idukky
Malampuzha Dam is in the river system: Bharatappuzha
‘Olivile Ormakal’ is the autobiography of: Thoppil Bhasi
Parabrahma Temple is at: Ochira
Peringalkuthu Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
Anamudi, the highest peak in Kerala is in the panchayat of: Munnar
Arippa bird sanctuary is in which district? Thiruvananthapuram
Asramam tourist village is situated near the lake: Ashatamudi
At which place the Periyer divides into twoManglappuzha and Marthandanpuzha? Aluva
Ayyankali established ‘Sadhujana Paripalana Yogam’ in:
Chambakkulam boat race is held in ……: Pamba river
Chandanakavu where Melpathur memorial is situated is in the district of: Malappuram
Cherukolppuzha Hindu conference held on the banks of: Pamba
Communist League was founded in Thiruvananthapuram in:
‘Ente Jeevitha Katha’ is the autobiography of: AK Gopalan
‘Ente Jeevithasmaranakal’ is the autobiography of: Mannath Padmanabhan
Erumeli famous for religious harmony is in the district of: Kottayam
Farrokk in Kozhikode is famous for ……. industry: Tile
First minister in charge of Public Works: TA Majeed
Gavi is a tourist place in the distict of: Pathanamthitta
In ancient period Kottakkal in Malappuram district was known as: Venkatakota
In which district is Banasurasagar Dam? Wayanad
In which district is Idamalayar hydel project? Ernakulam
In which district is Iravikulam national park? Idukky
In which district is Kallil Bhagavati Temple, which was formerly a Jaina temple? Ernakulam
In which district is Lokanarkav situated? Kozhikode
In which district is Mangaladevi Temple? Idukky
In which district is Muzhuppilangad, the longest beach in Kerala? Kannur
In which district is Nallalam Thermal Project? Kozhikode
In which district Tulu language is spoken? Kasargod
In which distrrict the famous Malayalam poet Ulloor S.Parameswarayyar was born: Kottayam
In which river is Aruvikkara Dam? Karamanayar
In which river is Peechi Dam?
In which river is Peruvannamuzhi Dam? Kuttiadi
In which river is Vazhani Dam? Kecherippuzha
In which river system is Bhuthathan Kettu Dam? Periyar
Karappuzha is the first hydro electric project is in the district of: Wayanad
Kasargod district was formed after the bifurcation of:Kannur
Killikurissimangalam, the birth place of Kunchan Nambiar is in the district of: Palakkad
Kizhattur, a place near Perinthalmanna is the birth place of: Poonthanam
KP Gopalan was in charge of the portfolio of: Industry
Land of Pooram: Thrissur
Land of Theyyam: Kannur
‘Madabhoomi’ is the old name of: Kochi
Mahodayapuram is the old name of: Kodungallur
Merryland, the second film studio in Kerala is situated at……. in Thiruvananthapuram district. Nemom
Muziris is the old name of: Kodungallur
Number of members in the first ministry of Kerala including Chief Minister:
Old name of Angadippuram: Valluvanagaram
Old name of Kottackal: Venkatakota
Parayan and Seethnkan are forms of: Ottan Thullal Indo-Norwegean Fisheries Community Project is situated at:
Neendakara
Rabindranath Tagore visited Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri in:
Raja Ravi Varma, the first painter in Kerala to acquire international fame, passed away in:
The back ground of the novel, ‘God of Small Things’ by Arundathy Roy? Aymanam
The birth place of P.Kunjiraman Nair, the famous poet of Kerala: Kanhangad
The birth place of Rama Panicker, one of the Kannassa poets: Niranam
The birth place of Thacholi Othenan: Vadakara
The capital of the Aay dynasty was……. in Thiruvananthapuram district? Vizhinjam
The Chala market founded by Raja Kesavadas is in: Thiruvananthapuram
The Communist Party in Kerala formed in and functioned secretly. The decition to function openly was taken in a meeting held at ……… in Pinarayi
The Crocodile farm in Thiruvananthapuram district is at: Neyyar Dam
The district in Kerala where ‘Yakshagana’ is popular? Kazargod
The district in Kerala with the largest number of industrial establishments: Ernakulam
The district of Kerala with rich deposits of iron: Kozhikode
The district of Kerala with the largest number of Hindus: Thiruvananthapuram
The district that is known as the ‘rice bowl of Kerala’: Palakkad
The district where the largest number of regional languages are spoken: Kasargod
The district which is the largest producer of Cardomom in Kerala: Idukky
The district which is the largest producer of Tapioca: Thiruvananthapuram
The district with the largest number of Jains: Wayanad
The fort of Kunhali was buitlt at: Puthupatanam
The founder secretary of Communist Party in Kerala: P Krishna Pillai
The hottest district in Kerala: Palakkad
The largest and best preserved fort in Kerala: Bakel
The largest cardamom auction centre in Kerala: Vandanmed
The largest pass in Western ghats in Kerala: Palghat
The name of district existed when the Kerala state was formed and it is not existed at present: Malabar
The national park which is famous for Nilgiri Thar: Iravikulam
The old name of Sultan Bathery was: Ganapativattom
The oldest teak plantation in the world, Conolly’s plot is situated in the district of: Malappuram
The only district in Kerala that has no coastline and shares border with the districts of Kerala only: Kottayam
The only district in Kerala which produces garlic: Idukky
The only woman in the first EMS ministry: KR Gowri
The place famous for the manufacture of ‘Uru’? Beppur
The place in Idukky district where Indo-Swiss Project was established: Mattuppetty
The place in Kerala famous for orange farms: Nelliyampathy
The place in Kerala where Mannathu Padmabhan started the historical ‘Savarna jatha’: Vaikom
The place in Kerala where Public Library was established for the first time: Thiruvananthapuram
The place in Thiruvananthapuram district where the remains of ‘Ammachi Plavu’ in Travancore history is preserved: Neyyatinkara
The place Indo-Swiss Project started in Mattuppetty
The place known as ‘the Kashmir of Kerala’: Munnar
The place known as ‘Thekkan Kasi’: Thirunelli
The place where Cricket was played for the first time in Kerala: Thalassery
The place where Kumaranasan was born: Kayikkara
The place where the first Ayurvedic Medical College in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first Law college in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first under pass in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place which is known as the ‘cultural capital of Pathanamthitta’: Aranmula
The publication of Mathrubhumi newspaper was started from: Kozhikode
The remains of Sister Alphonsa is kept at: Bharananganam
The southernmost fresh water lagoon in Kerala is: Vellayani
The Thattekkad sanctuary is named after: Salim Ali
The venue of ‘Revathy Patathanam’ by Zamorin: Thali Temple, Kozhikode
Uzhavur, he birth place of KR Narayanan is in the district of: Kottayam
Where is Govinda Pai Memorial? Mancheswaram
Where is Putharikandam ground situated? Thiruvananthapuram
Which area was known as ‘Goshree’ in ancient days? Kochi
Which is known as the ‘Cultural capital of Kerala’: Thrissur
Which is known as ‘the gift of Pamba’? Kuttanad
Which is known as ‘the queen of the Arabian sea’? Kochi
Which is known as ‘the Venice of the East’? Alappuzha
Which is the birth place of Kathakali? Kottarakkara
Which palace is called ‘Mural Pagoda’? Krishnapuram Palace
Which place in Kasargod district was known as ‘Madathumala’ in ancient times? Ranipuram
Which place is known as the birth place of Ottan Thullal? Ambalappuzha
Which river is also known as ‘Tejaswini’? Kariangode
Which river is also known by the name Nila or Perar? Bharatappuzha
Which was known as ‘Desinganad’ in earlier days? Kollam
Which was known as ‘Odanad’ in earlier days? Kayamkulam
Which was known as ‘Taxilla of South India’? Parthivapuram Sala
Who became the first president of Travancore Communist Party ? KC George
Who was known as Kerala Krushchev? MN Govindan Nair
Who was the first minister in charge of Forest? KC George
Who was the first minister in charge of local self government? PK Chathan Master
Who was the first transport minister in Kerala? TV Thomas
Who was the minister in charge of Employment in the first EMS ministry? TV Thomas
Who was the secretary of Radical Group formed in Travancore: MN Govindan Nair
The largest archeological museum in Kerala is functioning at: Hill Palace Tripunithura
The official residence of Dewan of Travancore which later became the seat of Akasavani in Kerala: Bhakti Vilasom
Where is Krishnapuram Palace? Kayamkulam
Which is written by Thakazhi? Ormayude Theerangalil
Which palace is called ‘Mural Pagoda’? Padmanabhapuram Palace
Who introduced secretarial system in Travancore? Colonel Monroe
Who was appointed by the Govt of Travancore in to examine the matter of appointment to Govt Services: G.D.Knox
Who was entrusted by Marthanda Varma for making appointment to Govt Departments? Ramayyan
The European power that constructed Chaliyam Fort? The Portuguese
The first palace built in oriental style by the Westerners in India: Mattanchery Palace
The king of Travancore who issued a proclamation in to control nepotism in appointments to Govt Services: Ayilyam Tirunal
The king who was the first in the history of Travancore to establish a systematic administration: Marthanda Varma
The largest Fort in kerala? Bakel
The Viceroy who built Angel Fort: Alphonso De Almeida
What was the basic unit of the administration of Marthanda Varma? Village
Which Fort in kerala was also known as Fort William? Chettuva Fort
Which fort was described as ‘Cannon pointed towards the neck of Zamorin’? Chalium Fort
Who gave permission to built the Anchengo Fort in Rani of Attingal
Who seized the Fort Angel in The Dutch
Who was appointed by Marthanda Varma to regularise the tax system in Travancore? Mallan Sankaran
Who was instrumental in preparing a petition named Malayali Memorial which was signed by persons? Barrister G.P.Pillai
The oldest palace built by the Dutch in India: Bolghatty Palace
The only No-confidence motion passed in the history of Kerala brought the state under President’s rule for the second time was moved by: P.K.Kunj
The President’s rule was imposed for the second time in kerala in :
The ruler of Kochi who introduced a regular administrative machinery for the first time: Sakthan Thampuran
Where is Sakthan Thampuran Museum? Thrissur
Which was the only state under President’s rule when the linguistic reorganisation was done? Kerala
Who constructed the Bolghatty Palace? The Dutch
Who recommended for declaring President’s rule in Thiru kochi when Panampally resigned in Sri Chithira Tirunal
Who was the acting Governor of kerala when the state was formed on t November, P.S.Rao
Who was instrumental in submitting a petition named ‘Ezhava Memorial’ in demanding appointments for Ezhavas in Govt services? Dr.Palpu
Who was the first Public Service Commissioner appointed in Travancore? G.D.Knox
Who was the first signatory of Malayali Memorial? K.P.Sankara Menon
Who wrote ‘Adukkalayilninnu Parliamentilekk’ ? Bharati Udayabhanu
Who wrote ‘Ente Katha’? Madhavikkutty
Who wrote ‘Thudikkunna Thalukal’ ? Changampuzha
‘Ente Natakasmarnakal’ is the autobiography of: PJ Antony
‘Ente Vazhiyambalangal’ is the autobiography of:SK Pottakkad
In which year Malayali Memorial demanding the appointment of native people submitted?
Name the agitation that prompted the Govt of Travancore to appoint a Public Service Commissioner? Abstention
Movement
Name the European power that built Angel Fort: The Portugese
The Angel Fort is situated at: Kannur
The British got Angel Fort from: Arakkal Beevi
Which palace is also known as ‘Dutch Palace’? Mattanchery Palace
Who built the Palakkad Fort in Hyder Ali
Who constructed Bakel Fort in h century? Sivappa Nayak
Who constructed Chettuva Fort? The Dutch
Who constructed the Anchengo Fort? The British
Who was the President when President’s rule was imposed for the first time in Kerala? Dr.Rajendraprasad
The Liberation Struggle lasted for …… weeks: 7
At the time of the formation of the Kerala State, it has been under President’s rule for …….days:
The only occasion in Kerala history in which none of the political parties could form a government after the election and President’s rule continued in the State:
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) is situated at: Kochi
Hindustan Newsprint Factory is situated at: Velloor
In which palace, mural paintings based on Kumarasambhava of Kalidasa can be seen? Dutch Palace
In which year Kerala Public Service Commission was formed?
Kerala was brought under the President’s rule for the last time in:
Kerala Wood Industries is situated at: Nilambur
The lengthiest President’s rule in kerala was ended in:
The mouth piece of CPI Kerala unit: Janayugam
The number of Members in Kerala PSC including Chairman:
The oldest European fort in India was built by: The Portuguese
Kerala became the first fully literate state in India in the year:
Kerala Panchayat Raj Act was brought into effect in Kerala in:
KSRTC was brought into existence in:
Madras Rubber Factory is at: Vadavathoor
PJ Antony got the Bharat Award in for the performance in the film: Nirmalyam
The country assisted for the construction of Idukky Dam completed in which is the first arch dam in India: Canada
The finance minister of Kerala who was instrumental in the launching of lottery in Kerala: PK Kunju
The first district in Kerala where DPEP was implemented in Malappuram
The first finance commission of Kerala was formed in:
The first hydel project in Malabar area started in Kuttiadi
Malabar Cement Factory is at: Valayar
Naval Academy is situated at: Ezhimala
Srimulam Assembly was started functioning in:
The first to make forts built in granite in Kerala history: The Portuguese
The Ananthavilasom Palace in Thiruvananthapuram was constructed during the reign of: VisakhamTirunal
The channel launched by CPM in Kerala: Kairali
The European power that built kottappuram fort in The Portugese
Travancore Cement Factory is situated at: Nattakom
Vakkom Maulavi started ‘Swadeshabhimani’ in:
Where is Napier Museum in Kerala? Thiruvananthapuram
Which Palace in Thiruvananthapuram is the venue of Swati Music Festival? Kuthiramalika
Who constructed Kanakakkunnu Palace? Sri Mulam Tirunal
Who constructed Mattancherry Palace? The Portuguese
Who led Communist Party of India(CPI) in Kerala after the split? MN Govindan Nair
Who was the editor of Vivekodayam started publication in as the mouth piece of the SNDP Yogam? Kumaranasan
Who was the first secretary of the SNDP Yogam, formed in Kumaranasan
Who was the Governor of kerala when President’s rule was imposed for the first time in Kerala? B.RamakrishnaRao
Who was the last Chief Minister of Thiru Kochi whose resignation led to president’s rule: Panampilly Govinda Menon
Legislative body in the princely state of Cochin started functioning in:
A popular ministry under Pattom Thanu Pillai assumed power in Travancore in:
Chattampi Swamikal passed away at Panmana in Kollam district in:
Cochin Port Trust was brought into existence in:
CP Ramaswamy Iyer became the Dewan of Travancore in:
Eravikulam ,the first national park in Kerala was brought into existence in:
In which year AK Gopalan led ‘starvatiom march’ from Kannur to Madras with followers?
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy was established in:
KPAC (Kerala People’s Arts Club) was formed in:
Malayalam television programmes were started from Thiruvananthapuram in:
Mayyazhi was liberated from the French rule in:
Name the first ship built at Cochin shipyard in Rani Padmini
Name the publication started by Muhammad Abdur Rehman Sahib from Kozhikode in Al Ameen
Panampilly Govindamenon became the prime minister of Cochin in:
Radio station in Thiruvananthapuram was started functioning in:
Sarada got national award for best actor in for the film: Thulabharam
Telecasting was started from Thiruvananthapuram in:
The Cochin Stock Exchange was established in:
The Cochin University was brought into existence in:
The first movie in Kerala- Vigathakumaran was released in:
The Kerala Press Academy was established in with ….. as its headquarters: Kochi
The Kerala Sashtra Sahitya Parishad was formed at Kozhikode in:
The King Srimulam Tirunal of Travancore passed away in:
The Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham started functioning based on Kottayam in:
The second university of Kerala, the Calicut University was started fuctioning in:
The year of commencement of Vaikom Satyagraha, the first Satyagraha in India against untouchablity?
The year of Punnapra Vayalar agitation:
Thumba Rocket launching station was started funtioning in:
To which organisation, Thumba Rocket Launching Station was dedicated in UNO
Travacore and Cochin were integrated in:
Udaya, the first film studio in Kerala was started funtioning at Alapuzha in:
Who became the Chief Minister in TravancoreCochin after the first general election? AJ John
Who became the first Chairman of the Kerala Sahitya Academy in Sardar KM Panicker
Who established Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy in Vallathol Narayana Menon
Who got the first Odakkuzhal Award instituted by G.Sankara Kurup? Vennikkulam
Who pointed out the importance of Thattekkad for the first time which became a sanctuary in Salim Ali
Who was the first director of the Kerala Language Institute founded in NV Krishna Varrier
Who was the last chief minister of TravancoreCochin ? Panampilly Govindamenon
Who was the main leader of salt satyagraha in Kerala, which was organised as part of Civil Disobedience movement? K. Kelappan
Who wrote the first detective novel in MalayalamBhaskaramenon in Appan Thampuran
In which year Kottayam became the fully literate town in India?
Adoor Gopalakrishnan got national award for best director in for his first feature film: Swayamvaram
EMS became the chief minister of Kerala for the second time in the year:
G Sankarakurup got the first Gyanpeet Award for ‘Odakkuzhal’ for the year:
In which district is the headquarters of Kottakkal Arya Vaidhya Sala? Malappuram
In which district is Vallarpadam Container Terminal? Ernakulam
In which year Kerala won Santosh Trophy for the first time?
The European power that renovated Mattancherry Palace: The Dutch
The first chairman of Kerala Public Service Commission: V.K.Velayudhan
The first EMS ministry ruled for……. months:
The first European fort in India was built at: Kochi
The head office of Kerala Public Service Commission is at: Thiruvananthapuram
The King of Travancore who constructed the ‘Puthan Malika’ or ‘Kuthira Malika’ in Thiruvananthapuram: Swati Tirunal
The Koyikkal Palace where Numismatics Museum is functioning is situated at: Nedumangad
The first MLA to be disqualified under the antidefection law in R Balakrishna Pillai
The first private channel in Kerala which started functioning in Asianet
The foundation of the first biological park in India was laid in at: Agasthyarkutam
The headquarters of Central university in Kerala: Kazargod
The headquarters of the Mahathma Gandhi University is situated at: Athirampuzha
The Kerala State Electricity Board was established in:
Where is Banana Research Centre? Kannara
Where is Cardomom Research Centre? Pampadumpara
Where is Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) is situated? Thiruvananthapuram
Where is Coffee Research Centre? Choondal
Where is Ginger Research Centre? Ambalavayal
The headquarters of Marketfed: Kochi
Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)is at: Thiruvananthapuram
Indian Telephone Industries is situted at: Kanjikode
Kerala Minerals and Metals is situated at: Chavara
PT Usha Coaching Centre is at: Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of CBI in Kerala: Kochi
The headquarters of Kerala Live Stock Development Corporation : Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE): Thrissur
The headquarters of MILMA: Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of Serifed: Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of the Kerala State Horticultural Development Corporation: Thiruvananthapuram
Where is National Adventure Sports Academy? Devikulam
Usha School of Athletics is at: Koilandy
Kelappaji college of Agricultural Engineering and Technology is situated at: Thavanur
Cassue Research Centre is situated at: Anakkayam
Where is Napier Museum situated in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
Where is Vasthu Vidhya Gurukulam located? Aranmula
Forestry College is situated at: Vellanikkara
Arippa bird sanctuary is in the district of: Thiruvananthapuram
In which river Pallivasal, the first govt. owned hydel project in Kerala was built? Muthirappuzha
Kerala Drugs and Pharmaceuticals was established at: Kalavur
State Institute of Rural Development is situated at: Kottarakkara
The first concrete bridge in Kerala: Karamana
The first Grama Panchayat in kerala to get Swaraj Trophy: Kanhikuzhy
The first industrial establishement in Kerala to use electricity is Kannan Devan Company. It is in the district of: Idukky
The first artificial island in Kerala: Wellington
The first baby friendly grama panchayat in Kerala: Venganoor
The first community reserve in India: KadalundiVallikkunnu
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) is in: Kasargod
Hindustan Insecticide factory is at: Aluva
Hindustan Latex factory is situated at: Peroorkada
Kerala Highway Research Institute is situated at: Thiruvananthapuram
Pepper Research Centre is situated at: Panniyur
The headquarters of Coir Board: Alappuzha
The headquarters of Kerala Civil Supplies Corporation: Ernakulam
The headquarters of the Kerala Books and Publication Society: Thrikkakkara
The Kerala Historical Museum is situated at: Edappally
The Regional Rubber Research Institute in Kerala is situated at: Kottayam
The three tier Panchayat Raj system was brought into practice in Kerala in the year:
Where is Centre for Water Resources Development and Management situated? Kozhikode
Where is Kerala Forest Research Institute is situated? Peechi
Which district in Kerala became the first bachat district in Kerala in Ernakulam
The year of Peruman train tragedy in which more than people were killed:
The year of Kalalundy train tragedy:
Where is VK Krishnamenon Art Gallery? Kozhikode
In which district Kayamkulam Thermal Power station is situated? Alappuzha
Aromatic oil Research Centre is situated at: Odakkali
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is situated at: Kochi
Hindustan Insecticides is at: Aluva
In which district is Pazhassi Raja Museum? Kozhikode
Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) is situated at: Mulankunnathkavu
Numismatics Museum in Thiruvananthapuram district is situated at: Nedumangad
Priyadarshini Planatarium is at: Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of COSTFORD: Thrissur
The headquarters of Pharmaceutical Corporation-Oushadi: Thrissur
The headquarters of Plantation Corporation: Kottayam
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is situated at: Thumba
Where is Guru Gopinath Nadana Gramam? Thiruvananthapuram
Where is Malabar Cancer Centre situated? Thalassery
Who got the first best film actor award instituted by Govt of Kerala in Sathyan
Who led the formation of Kerala Congress in KM George
The headquarters of Palakkad Railway Division is at: Olavakkod
The headquarters of the Kerala Telecom Circle: Thiruvananthapuram
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is situated at: Srikaryam (Thiruvananthapuram)
Equatorial Rocket Launching Station is situated at: Thumba
FACT factory is situated at: Udyogamandal
Kerala Police Academy is situated at: Ramavarmapuram
The Chitranjali Studio of Kerala State Film Development Corporation is at: Thiruvallam
The headquarters of Kerafed: Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of the Kannur University is at: Mangatuparambu
Where is Agronomic Research Station? Chalakkudi
The headquarters of Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham: Kottayam
The Kerala Language Institute is at: Thiruvananthapuram
The place in Wayanad district where Heritage Museum is situated? Amabalavayal
The place where stock exchange was established in Kochi
Thirurangadi, the centre of Malabar rebellion is in the district of: Malappuram
Where is Kerala Feeds situated? Kallettumkara
The first court in Kerala for narcotics trial was established at: Vadakara
The first English school in Malabar was established at: Thalassery
The first Export Processing Zone in Kerala: Kochi
The first gramapanchayat in Kerala which produce and distribute as its own? Mankulam
The first hanging bridge in Kerala: Punalur
The first Jewish synagogue in India was built at: Kodungallur
The first labour bank in Kerala is Akathethara in ……. district. Palakkad
The first no-tobacco district in Kerala: Kottayam
The first peacock sanctuary in Kerala: Chulannoor
The first private medical college in Kerala, TD Medical College was established in the district of: Alappuzha
The first reserve forest in Travancore: Konni
The first rubber estate in Kerala: Nilambur
The first tourism village in Kerala: Kumbalangi
The first wax museum in Kerala was setu up at: Thekkady
The place in Kerala where Jews settled for the first time: Kodungallur
The place where the first rubber based industrial establishement in Kerala was started: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first televison centre in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
GV Rajas Sports School, the first sports school in Kerala was established at: Thiruvananthapuram
Pallivasal, the first hydro electric project is in the district of: Idukky
The first wind power project in Kerala: Kanjikode
The place where Bible was published in Malayalam for the first time: Kottayam
The place where the first concrete bridge in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first mobile court in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The first news paper of Kerala was published from: Thalassery
The first post office in Kerala was established at: Alappuzha
The headquarters of the Malabar Special Police(MSP): Malappuram
The place where the first Homoeo Medical College in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The venue of the first all Kerala political conference was: Ottappalam
Where is Veterinary Biologicals is situated? Palode
The place where the first Museum in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
Asramam tourist village is in the district of: Kollam
In which district is Viyyur Jail? Thrissur
The venue of the first all Kerala political conference held in Ottappalam
The venue of the first Malabar district conference held in Palakkad
Who presided over the first Malabar district conference held at Palakkad in Annie Besant
Agastyakutam, the first biological park is in the district of: Thiruvananthapuram
India’s first computer literate village is Chamravattom in …. district: Malappuram
INS Dronacharya is situated at: Kochi
The first Ayurvedic mental hospital in India: Kottackal
The first city in Kerala where public transport system was introduced in Thiruvanananthapuram
The first college in Kerala was established at: Kottayam
The first lion safari park in Kerala was established at: Neyyar dam
The first meeting of ‘Vavootuyogam’ the ancestor organisation of SNDP Yogam was held at: Aruvippuram
The first speed post centre in Kerala was: Kochi
The first tiger reserve in Kerala: Periyar
The first town in Kerala to attain literacy: Kottayam
INS Garuda is situated at: Kochi
The first radio station in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
The first FM radio station in Kerala: Kochi
The first railway line in Travancore: ShenkotaPunalur
The first rubberised road in Kerala connects Kottayam and…… Kumali
The first technopark in Kerala was established at: Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of Southern Naval Command: Kochi
The place in Kerala where engineering college was established for the first time: Thiruvananthapuram
The place in Kerala where telephone was established for the first time in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first training college in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first zoo in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first woman’s college in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The places connected by the first railway line in Kerala: Tirur- Beppur
Udaya, the first studio in Kerala was established at: Alappuzha
The first tidal power project in India was established in: Vizhinjam
Cheramon Juma Masjid, the first mosque in Kerala: Kodungallur
In which district is Maniyar, the first private power project in Kerala? Pathanamthitta
James Dara established the first coir factory in Kerala in at: Alappuzha
Palayur Church,the first church built by St.Thomas is in the district of: Thrissur
Which is known as ‘Bhooloka Vaikuntam’? Thiruvananthapuram
Which is known as ‘the Gateway of Thekkady’? Kumily
Which place is called ‘the Guruvayoor of South Kerala’? Ambalappuzha
The headquarters of SNDP Yogam: Kollam
The headquarters of the Sri Sankara University: Kalady
The headquarters of Water Transport in Kerala: Alappuzha
The place in Kerala where fine arts college was established for the first time: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first jail in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first international air port in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
Where is Travancore Plywood Industries? Punalur
Headquarters of Nair Service Society is at: Perunna
The headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram railway division: Thiruvananthapuram
The first panchayat in Kerala to start decentralised planning for the first time: Kalliassery
In which district Thakazhy museum is situated?Alappuzha
Rice Research Centre is situated at: Pattambi
The first arch dam in India: Idukky
The first city corporation in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
The first diesel power project in Kerala: Brahmapuram
The first eco-tourism project in India was established at: Thenmala
The first English school in the princely state of Cochin was started at: ) Mattanchery
The first light house in western coast was established in at: Alappuzha
The first national park in Kerala: Iravikulam
Maramon convention is held on the banks of the river: Pamba
Pamba drains into: Vembanad lake
The first bakery in Kerala was started at: Thalassey
The first balapanchayat in Kerala: Nedumabassery
The first butterfly park in India: Thenmala
The first total sanitation Panchayat in Kerala: Pothukal
The first wild life sanctuary in Kerala: Thekkady
The headquarters of Kerala State Bamboo Corporation: Angamali
The headquarters of Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation: Athani
The headquarters of Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation: Kochi
The place where the first Sanskrit College in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first escalator in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first sea food park in Kerala was established: Aroor
Which is the first boat race in Kerala which marks the beginning of the season of boat race in Kerala: Chambakkulam
The first thermal plant in Kerala with nafta as the fuel: Kayamkulam
The first coir village in Kerala: Vayalar
The first paper mill in Kerala was established at: Punalur
The first rubber park in Kerala: Airapuram
The first woman’s police station in Kerala: Kozhikode
In which district is the Malampuzha gardens? – Palakkad
In connection with which of the movement did Gandhiji come to Kerala? – Vaikam Satyagraham
Who is the journalist associated with “Kesari”? – Balakrishna Pillai
The Srimoolam Prajasabha was established in Travancore in? – 1904
The first cities in Kerala that were connected with STD facility: Thiruvananthapuram- Kottayam
The first completely electrified gramapanchayat in Kerala: Kannadi
The first computerised Taluk office in India: Ottappalam
The first constituency in which electronic voting machine was used: Paravur
The first court in Kerala for abkari trial was established at: Kottarakkara
The first DNA bar coding centre in India: Thiruvananthapuram
The first e-districts in Kerala: Palakkad and Kannur
The first medical college in Cooperative sector in Kerala: Pariyaram
The first peafowl sanctuary in Kerala: Choolannur
The first telephone exchange (in Kerala: Ernakulam
The headquarers of the Forest Development Corporation: Kottayam
The headquarters of Kerala State Handloom Development Corporation: Kannur
The headquarters of Konkani Bhasha Bhavan in Kerala: Kochi
The headquarters of National Institute of Technology, the first deemed university in Kerala: Chathamangalam
The place known as Land of C’s- Land of Cake, Land of Cricket, Land of Circus? Thalassery
The place where the first government hospital in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first government press in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The place where the first permanent Lok Adalat in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
The Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute is situated at: Palode
Which constituency was represented by EMS Namboothirippadu in the first Kerala Legislative Assembly? Neeleswaram
Malayalam Research Centre is situated at: Tirur
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology is at: Thiruvananthapuram
The first limited company in Kerala: Punalur Paper Mill
The first medical college in Kerala was established at: Thiruvananthapuram
The first open jail in Kerala was started functioning at __ in Thiruvananthapuram district : Kattakkada
The first polio-free district in India – Pathanamthitta
The first private power station in Kerala – Maniyar
The first texile mill in Kerala was established in at – Kollam
The headquarters of Kerala Financial Corporation – Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of Southern Air Command – Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board – Thiruvananthapuram
The headquarters of the Rubber Board – Kottayam
The place where the first Cyber police station in Kerala was established – Thiruvananthapuram
The Police Museum in Kerala is situated at – Kollam
The first woman’s jail in Kerala was started at – Neyyatinkara
The Dewan of Travancore who selected Alappuzha as the centre of his activities: Raja Kesavadas
In which year was the famous Attingal Revolution held? – 1721
Biggest back water of Kerala? Vembanadu Lake
Galasa Programme is associated with – Agriculture
Who was the famous poet during the time of “Kulashekhara Alwar” – Tholan.
Name the place in Kerala which situates below the sea-level – Kuttanad
Which is the head quarters of Kerala forest research station – Peechi
In 1956 Kerala state was formulated with how many districts – 5
Which place is known as the Mecca of Kerala? – Ponnany
The first Malayalee who got Padmavibhushan? – V.K. Krishna Menon
The Kerala Kalamandalam was established in the year? – 1930
National University of Advanced Legal Studies is at – Kochi
Which is latest Wild life sanctuary in Kerala? – Malabar
The first cement factory in Kerala? – Kottayam
Which place in Kerala is “The Sainink School” located in? – Kazhakuttam
Who was the guide of “Ezhava Memorial”? – Dr.Palpu
For how many days was “Mamangam” celebrated? – 28
Which is the native village of M.T Vasudevan Nair – Koodalloor
Who was the first president of Travancore State Congress – Pattom Thanu Pillai
Who was the first woman chief engineer of kerala – Kumari.P.K.Tresia
Which place is known as the “Chirapunji” of Kerala – Wayanad
Which is the biggest hydroelectric project in Kerala – Idukki
Which is the most densely populated taluk in Kerala – Kozhikode
Who was the first malayalee woman high court judge in India – Anna Chandy
“Olavanna model” refers to – Community based water supply
How many west following rivers are there in Kerala – 41
Which is the one and the only one township in Kerala? – Guruvayur
Which is the smallest taluk in Kerala – Kochi
Which press in Kerala had the first Malayalam printing done – C.M.S Press
‘Salaam America’ was written by – Zachariah
Where is ‘India House’ located – London
The mother of Sri Buddha? – Mayadevi
Which is the biggest district in Kerala – Palakkad
Which is smallest district in Kerala – Alappuzha
Where is the Central Rice Research Institute Situated? – Pattambi
Where is the veterinary college in Kerala situated? – Mannuthi
Which is the place in Kerala where rearing of ducks is most popular? – Kuttanad
The first Malayalee appeared in the postal Stamp – Sree Narayana Guru
Puralimala is situated in – Thalassery
Edakkal caves are in – Wayanad district
The Parashuram Express runs between – Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalapuram
The Chairman of the Governing Body of Kudumbashree Mission is – Minister for Local Self Govt.
The prize money of Vallathol award is 1,11,111/-
The first winner of Vallathol award was Pala Narayanan Nair
First woman winner of Vallathol award was Balamaniamma
The highest literacy award given by Kerala Govt. is Ezhuthachan Award
The prize money of Ezhuthachan Award prize is 1.5 Lakhs
The first Ezhuthachan Award was Sooranad Kunjan Pillai
First woman to win Ezhuthachan Award was Balamaniamma
The headquarters of Coirfed is at Alappuzha.
The first scheduled caste Vice President of India belongs to: Kerala
‘CAMPCO’ was co-operative institution registered as a joint venture of Karnataka and Kerala governments.
The Attingal revolt was the first organised revolt against English in Kerala.
The Attingal rebellion occurred in 1721.
The Attingal rebellion occurred near Anchuthengu
Kundara Proclamation is an historic proclamation against British by Veluthampi Dalawa diwan of Travancore.
Velu Thampi addressed a large gathering at Kundara on 11th January 1809 which later came to be known as ‘Kundara Proclamation’.
First district-wide e-literacy project in India – Akshaya Project
Akshaya Project extended to all district in 2008
Computer literacy project implemented in Kerala – Akshaya Project
Akshaya Project was first started in the district – Malappuram
Brand Ambassador of Akshaya Project – Mammootty

First Kerala Ministry

Chief Minister – E. M. S. Namboodiripad
Finance – C. Achutha Menon
Food & Forest – K.C. George
Industry – K.P. Gopalan
Public Works – T.A. Majeed
Local Self Govt. – P.K. Chathan Master
Education & Co-operation – Joseph Mundassery
Revenue – K.R. Gouri Amma
Home, Law, Electricity – V.R. Krishna Iyer
Health – Dr. A.R. Menon
Transport & Labour – T.V. Thomas

Fathers (Kerala)

Father of Malayalam Language – Ezhuthachan
Father of Modern Travancore – Marthanda Varma
Father of Kerala Renaissance – Sree Narayana Guru
Father of Modern Hindusthan – Adi Sankaracharya
Father of Malayalam Cinema – J.C. Daniel
Father of Kerala Circus – Keeleri Kunhikannan
Father of Kathakali – Kottarakkara Thampuran

Leaders of Renaissance in Kerala

DR. PALPU

Whom Sarojini Naidu dubbed as ‘The Immortal Personality among The Great revolutionaries in India’?
Who is regarded as the connecting link between Swami Vivekananda and Sri Narayana Guru?
The first member of Ezhava community in Travancore to become medical graduate.
Who was advised by Swami Vivekananda to establish an organisation for the upliftment of backward communities in Travancore?
The third signatory of Ezhava Memorial?
Who gave financial assistance to Kumaranasan for his studies in Bangalore and kolkata?
The first leader to make an attempt to organise the members of Ezhava community in Travancore?
Who authored the treatise ‘Treatment of Thiyyas in Travancore?
The founder of Travancore Ezhava Sabha.
Who took initiative to submit The Ezhava Memorial of 1896?

KUMARAN ASAN

who was called ‘Viplavathinte Sukra Nakshathram’ by Joseph Mundassery?
The first General Secretary of SNDP Yogam?
Who translated the ‘Light of Asia’ of Edwin Arnold in to Malayalam with the title ‘Sri Buddha Charitam’?
The Malayalam poet of 20th century with profound Buddhist influence?
Whose final resting place is ‘Kumarakodi’?
Who established Sarada Book Depot?
Whom Dr. Palpu called ‘Chinna Swamy’?
The Malayalam poet who passed away in Redeemer Boat Tragedy in 1924.
Whose memorial is established at Thonnakkal in Thiruvananthapuram district?
Whom Thayat Sankaran called ‘the poet of Renaissance?

THYCAUD AYYA

The leader of renaissance in Kerala whose real name was subbarayan.
Who was respectfully called ‘Suprend Ayya’?
To whom Chattampi Swamikal introduced Nanu Swami (Sri Narayana Guru)
The leader of renaissance who was the Manager of Thycaud residency?
Who initiated the lessons of yoga to Sri Narayana Guru?
The leader or renaissance who was born at Nagalapuram in 1814.
The leader or renaissance who pioneered Sri Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamikal and Ayyankali
The leader of renaissance who was invited by Swathi Thirunal to his palace?
From whom Chattampi Swamikal Practised ‘Hatayagu’?
Who established ‘Saiva Prakashika Sabha’ at Thiruvananthapuram?

Sree Narayana Guru

Born at – Chempazhanthy (Thiruvananthapuram)
Born on – 20th August 1856
Father – Madan Asan
Mother – Kuttiyamma
Spouse – Kali
Died – 1928, September 20
He is known as “Father of modern Kerala Renaissance“
He is also known as “Nanu Asan“
His house name was – ‘Vayalvaram Veedu‘
He had his higher studies at Vadanapally by : Kunnampallil Raman Pillai Asan
The first work of Sree Narayana Guru : Gajendra Moksham Vanchipattu
Thycaud Ayya Swami was the yoga Guru of Sree Narayana Guru
Aruvippuram Kshetra yogam was founded in 1898
S.N.D.P yogam was founded on 15th May 1903
Sree Narayana Guru was the first and the life time president of SNDP
Kumaranasan was the first secretary of SNDP
First vice president of S.N.D.P – Dr. Palpu
Headquarters of S.N.D.P – Kollam
In 1913 Guru founded ‘Advaita Ashram’ at Aluva
He was the first Keralite to be appeared on an Indian stamp and also the first Keralite to be inscribed on a coin of RBI
He is the only Keralite whose birthday and death anniversary are declared holiday by Government of Kerala.
Who founded Sree Narayana Trust – R.Sankar
The Chairman of the Aluva ‘Sarva Matha Sammelanam’ – Sivadas Iyer

AYYAN KALI

The found of sadhujana paripalana sangham
The leader of “Kallumala samaram”
Whom Mahatma Gandhi called “Pulaya Raja”?
The first belonged to depressed classes to be nominated to Travancore assembly.
Who led perinad strike?
The leader of kerala renaissance who was born at venganoor in thiruvananthapuram in 1863.
Who led the first organized strike of agricultural labourers in Travancore?
The leader of renaissance related to the controversial “Villuvandi Yatra” in Travancore history.
Whose statue is erected at vellayambalam junction in thiruvananthapuram?
Who established a “Kudippallikkoodam” for the depressed classes at venganoor in 1905?

CHATTAMPI SWAMIKAL

Who introduced Narayana Guru to Thycaud Ayya?
The social reformer who was known as ‘Shamukhadasan’?
Who was known as ‘Saint without saffron’?
Who was born at Kannammoola (Kollur) in 1853?
The social reformer whose real was ‘Ayyappan’?
The social reformer who was fondly called ‘kunjan’ during his childhood and later came to be known as ‘kunjan Pillai’
Who wrote ‘Vedadhikara Niroopanam’?
Who was known as ‘Sarva Vidhyadhiraja’?
Whom Narayana Guru met at aniyor temple near vamanapuram?
Who gave satisfactory explanation about ‘Chin Mudra’ to Vivekananda while he visited kerala

Nicknames of famous Personalities in Kerala

Bharat Kesari – Mannath Padmanabhan
Beypore Sultan – Vaikkam Muhammed Basheer
Mayyazhi Gandhi – K.P.Kumaran Master
Kerala Simham – Pazhassi Raja
Pulayaraja – Ayyankali
Kerala Gandhi – K.Kelappan
Kesari – A. Balakrishana Pillai

Major hill stations in Kerala

Ponmudi – Thiruvananthapuram
Devikulam – Idukki
Munnar – Idukki
Peermade – Idukki
Wagamon – Idukki
Dhoni – Palakkad
Nelliyampathy – Palakkad
Lakkidi – Wayanad
Ranipuram – Kasaragod
Peruvannamuzhi – Kozhikode
Thusharagiri – Kozhikode
Paithalmala – Kannur
Ezhimala – Kannur

National Parks in Kerala

Eravikulam National Park – Idukki
Silent Valley National Park – Palakkad
Anamudi Shola National Park – Idukki
Mathikettan Shola National Park – Idukki
Pambadum Shola National Park – Idukki

Bird Sanctuaries in Kerala

Thattekkad – Ernakulam
Choolanur – Palakkad
Mangalavanam – Ernakulam
Kumarakom – Kottayam
Arippa – Thiruvananthapuram
Kadalundi – Malappuram

Dams in Kerala

Aruvikkara – Thiruvananthapuram
Peppara – Thiruvananthapuram
Neyyar – Thiruvananthapuram
Thenmala – Kollam
Kakki – Pathanamthitta
Idamalayar – Ernakulam
Mullaperiyar – Idukki
Idukki Arch Dam – Idukki
Malankara – Idukki
Mattupetty – Idukki
Peechi – Thrissur
Vazhani – Thrissur
Malampuzha – Palakkad
Walayar – Palakkad
Pothundi – Palakkad

Districts in Kerala

Kasaragod

Kasaragod is the latest district of Kerala formed on 24th May 1984.
Kasaragod district is the district in Kerala where the ‘Tulu’ Language is spoken.
Kasaragod is the only district where ‘Yakshagana’, dance form of Karnataka, is performed.
Kasaragod is known as ‘Land of Gods’
Kasaragod is known as ‘Saptha Bhasha Sangam Bhoomi’.
Kasaragod has the most number of river in Kerala.
Kasaragod is the only district in Kerala which produces Tobacco.
Kasaragod is the leading producer of Arecanut in Kerala
Kareem Forest Park, the man made forest in Kerala is in Kasaragod
Bynari language is used in Kasaragod District.
Hark Willia is in Kasaragod
The first Telemedicine System was started in Kasaragod.
The first bio district is Kasaragod
Cheemeni Thermal Power Plant is in Kasaragod.
Chandragiri and Bakel Forts are in Kasaragod; both forts were built by Sivappa Naiker
The historical revolt of Kayyur (1941) was held at Kasaragod.
Ananthapura Lake Temple and Malik Dinar Mosque are famous religious destinations in Kasaragod
The first e-payment panchayat – Manjeswaram

Historical Years
Attingal Rebellion	1721
Kulachal Battle	1741
Kundara Proclamation	1809
Kurichiyar Rebellion	1812
Channar Lahala	1859
Malayali Memorial, Travancore	1891
Ezhava Memorial	1896
Mopla Rebellion, Wagon Tragedy	1921
Vaikkom Satyagraha	1924
Civil Disobedience Movement	1930
Guruvayoor Satyagraha	1931
Nivaratana Agitation	1932
Temple Entry Proclamation	1936
State Congress Movement	1938
Kayyur Samaram	1941
Punnapra Vayalar Samaram	1946
Formation of Kerala State	1956
Liberation Movement	1959

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