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.
This is an online quiz for children. Click on the answer you think is correct to find out. Scroll down to start the quiz for kids: India Quiz : Know Kerala
Where is Kerala situated?
West India
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Southeast India
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Southwest India
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Central India
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What is the capital of Kerala?
Kochi
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Kottayam
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Kozhikode
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It is one of the most well-known forms of classical dance drama in Kerala.
Bharatnatyam
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Kuchipudi
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Kathak
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Kathakali
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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
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Kalarippayattu
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Mohiniyattam
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Chavittu-natakam
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The Portuguese sailor and explorer Vasco da Gama discovered this trade route to India. Where did he land?
Kozhikode
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Kannur
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Kottayam
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Kappad
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It is the largest selling weekly in India-
Malayala Manorama
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Deshabhimani
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Mathrubhoomi
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Kerala Kaumudi
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It is one of the biggest, most scenic national parks, famous for elephants-
Mudumalai
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Bandipur
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Periyar
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Kanha
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Kottakal, the northern end of the midland plains of Kerala is famous for its centre for the ancient healing science of-
Ayurveda
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Homeopathy
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Acupuncture
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Reiki
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What did the Portuguese ask for, from Zamorin, the ruler of Khozikode?
Coconut
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Pepper
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Coffee
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Tea
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The Vallamkali is one of the most majestic events of Onam. It is more commonly known as-
The snake boat race
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The lamp lighting ceremony
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The elephant procession
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Kathakali peformance
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The famous boat race held in the backwaters of the canal town of Alleppy is also called-
Ranji Trophy
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Nehru Trophy
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Kerala Trophy
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Travancore Trophy
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What is the staple diet of a Keralite?
Parboiled rice
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Basmati rice
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Wheat
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Maize
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What is the significance of Onam?
New Year
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Post harvest festival based on the legend of Mahabali
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Annual temple festival
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Annual boat race festival
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What is an Onam meal?
Rice, Thoran, Olan, Kalan, Pacchadi and Prathaman
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Appams and Stew
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Poottu
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Idli, Sambhar, Rasam, Chutney and Papad.
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Keram is the most familiar part of Kerala's landscape. It is commonly known as-
Jackfruit
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Pepper
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Rubber
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Coconut
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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
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Rubber
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Coffee
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Lemongrass oil
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India's first private airport, opened in 1999, is situated in-
Thiruvananthapuram
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Thrissur
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Kochi
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Kozhikode
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What are the famous backwaters of Kerala?
Lakes
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Islands
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Rivers
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Network of lakes, canals, estuaries with small strips of land in the middle.
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The first church in India was built in Kerala. Where is it?
Palayur
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Munnar
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Ernakulam
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