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General Studies of Kerala MCQs | Kerala GK Objective
1. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Kerala Maritime Board (KMB)?
[A] V J Mathew
[B] M.A. Asif
[C] M.P. Shibu
[D] Prakash Iyer
Answer: A [V J Mathew]
Notes:
V J Mathew has been appointed as the new Chairman of Kerala Maritime Board (KMB). The decision in this regard was taken by the Kerala cabinet. Mathew is the legal adviser to Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited and co-president of the Indian Maritime Association (IMA).
2. Approximately what fraction of India’s rubber is produced by Kerala?
[A] 60%
[B] 70%
[C] 80%
[D] 90%
Answer: D [90%]
3. Who has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Kerala?
[A] K. T. Koshi
[B] Arijit Pasayat
[C] Navniti Prasad Singh
[D] Antony Dominic
Answer: D [Antony Dominic]
Notes:
Justice Antony Dominic has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Kerala on February 9, 2018. Kerala Governor P. Sadasivam administered the Oath of Office in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvanthapuram. Chief Secretary Paul Antony read out the Presidential order appointing Justice Dominic as the Chief Justice of the state. Senior High Court judges, judicial officers, cabinet ministers, political leaders and other officials filled the audience.
4. Which of the following places to host Asia’s largest startup ecosystem congregation “Huddle Kerala”?
[A] Kannur
[B] Kovalam
[C] Ernakulam
[D] Kozhikode
Answer: B [Kovalam ]
Notes:
Asia’ s largest startup ecosystem congregation “Huddle Kerala” will be held at Kovalam near the Kerala capital ‘Thiruvananthapuram’ from April 6 and 7, 2018 to provide a platform for start-ups to pitch their products and interact with a wide array of technology and industry leaders from around the world.
The main focus of Huddle Kerala will be on the emerging sectors like blockchain, cryptocurrency, internet of things (IoT), gaming and e-sports, cyber security, digital entertainment, augmented reality, virtual reality, e-governance and mobile governance among other latest technologies. The initiative, organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) in association with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and IAMAI Startup Foundation, is to have participation from 2,000 delegates, including start-up entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and academicians, with 40 speakers in 30 sessions.
5. Consider the following statements about desalination of sea water:
- As of now, Kerala is the only state in India to use desalinated water for drinking purpose
- Reverse osmosis is the most commonly used desalination method
- A reverse osmosis desalination plant is environment friendly
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 2 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3 Only
Answer: A [2 Only]
Notes:
Third statement is incorrect because the desalination process through reverse osmosis is not environmentally friendly and it contributes to the wastewater discharges that affect coastal water quality, especially due to the highly saline brine that is emitted into the sea, which may be increased in temperature, contain residual chemicals from the pretreatment process, heavy metals from corrosion or intermittently used cleaning agents. First statement is incorrect because as of now, Tamil Nadu is the only state in India where desalinated water is used for drinking purpose.
6. Consider the following pairs of Inhabitants with their related States:
- Lepchas – Sikkim
- Lahaulas – Himachal Pradesh
- Moplahs – Kerala
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Lahaulas are a community found in Himachal Pradesh. Lepchas are among the indigenous peoples of Sikkim. Moplahs are Muslim community in the Indian state of Kerala.
7. Which of the following States/UTs are involved in the Cauvery water dispute?
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Puducherry
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Cauvery water issue dates back to 1892 when an agreement was filed between Madras Presidency and Mysore for arbitration but led to a fresh set of disputes. The Cauvery basin covers a large expanse of land including major chunks in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and also smaller areas in Kerala and Puducherry. Initially, the dispute was between Karnataka and TN but later Kerala and Puducherry also entered the fray.
8.Which among the following matches is / are correct?
- Nakshi Kantha – Odisha
- I. Leather – Tamil Nadu
- Sujini Embroidery Work – Rajasthan
- Ilkal Sarees – Karnataka
- Aranmula Kannadi – Kerala
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[B] 2, 4, 5
[C] 2, 3, 4, 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Answer: B [2, 4, 5]
Notes:
- Nakshi Kantha – West Bengal
- I. Leather – Tamil Nadu
- Sujini Embroidery Work – Bihar
- Ilkal Sarees – Karnataka
- Aranmula Kannadi – kerala
9.Consider the following festivals with the states in which they are celebrated:
- Mahamaham – Odisha
- Hemis – Jammu & Kashmir
- Vishu – Kerala
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Mahamaham – Odisha Mahamaham – Tamil Nadu
- Mahamaham is a Hindu festival celebrated every 12 years in the Mahamaham tank located in the South Indian town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India.
- The Hemis festival is one of the biggest and the most famous religious festivals of Ladakh.
- Vishu is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala, India. It marks the start of the Hindu New year. People celebrate Vishu to commemorate the return of “Sun God”.
10.Consider the following GI protected agricultural products of India and their respective states:
- Palakkadan Matta Rice – Kerala
- Kalanamak Rice – Madhya Pradesh
- Fazli Mango – Uttar Pradesh
Which among the above is / are correct matches:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: A [ Only 1]
Notes:
The above three are GI protected farm products of India.
- Palakkadan Matta: The Palakkadan Matta is an indigenous variety of rice grown in Palakkad district of Kerala. It is described as a bold rice with distinct flavour.
- Kalanamak Rice: Kalanamak, a non basmati scented rice variety grown primarily in the tarai region of Uttar Pradesh, is so named because its husk is black. The variety has raised much hope amongst Indian farmers and rice-exporters due to traits superior even to the most preferred basmati.
- Fazli Mango: Fazli Mango is predominantly grown in Malda and neighboring districts of West Bengal.