India Quiz : Know Kerala

A National Geographic Society publication has listed Kerala among the world's "50 greatest places of a lifetime." Test your awareness of this beautiful state of India.

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Where is Kerala situated?

• West India
• Southeast India
• Southwest India
• Central India

What is the capital of Kerala?

• Kochi
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Kottayam
• Kozhikode

It is one of the most well-known forms of classical dance drama in Kerala.

• Bharatnatyam
• Kuchipudi
• Kathak
• Kathakali

It is said to be the oldest martial art form in India. It is based on the belief that he who has the ability to hurt must also have the power to heal.

• Koodiyattam
• Kalarippayattu
• Mohiniyattam
• Chavittu-natakam

The Portuguese sailor and explorer Vasco da Gama discovered this trade route to India. Where did he land?

• Kozhikode
• Kannur
• Kottayam
• Kappad

It is the largest selling weekly in India-

• Malayala Manorama
• Deshabhimani
• Mathrubhoomi
• Kerala Kaumudi

It is one of the biggest, most scenic national parks, famous for elephants-

• Mudumalai
• Bandipur
• Periyar
• Kanha

Kottakal, the northern end of the midland plains of Kerala is famous for its centre for the ancient healing science of-

• Ayurveda
• Homeopathy
• Acupuncture
• Reiki

What did the Portuguese ask for, from Zamorin, the ruler of Khozikode?

• Coconut
• Pepper
• Coffee
• Tea

The Vallamkali is one of the most majestic events of Onam. It is more commonly known as-

• The snake boat race
• The lamp lighting ceremony
• The elephant procession
• Kathakali peformance

The famous boat race held in the backwaters of the canal town of Alleppy is also called-

• Ranji Trophy
• Nehru Trophy
• Kerala Trophy
• Travancore Trophy

What is the staple diet of a Keralite?

• Parboiled rice
• Basmati rice
• Wheat
• Maize

What is the significance of Onam?

• New Year
• Post harvest festival based on the legend of Mahabali
• Annual temple festival
• Annual boat race festival

What is an Onam meal?

• Rice, Thoran, Olan, Kalan, Pacchadi and Prathaman
• Appams and Stew
• Poottu
• Idli, Sambhar, Rasam, Chutney and Papad.

Keram is the most familiar part of Kerala's landscape. It is commonly known as-

• Jackfruit
• Pepper
• Rubber
• Coconut

In which year did public telephones with STD and ISD facilities reach all Kerala's villages?

Kerala accounts for almost 100 per cent production of

• Coconut oil
• Rubber
• Coffee
• Lemongrass oil

India's first private airport, opened in 1999, is situated in-

• Thiruvananthapuram
• Thrissur
• Kochi
• Kozhikode

What are the famous backwaters of Kerala?

• Lakes
• Islands
• Rivers
• Network of lakes, canals, estuaries with small strips of land in the middle.

The first church in India was built in Kerala. Where is it?

• Palayur
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Munnar
• Ernakulam

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