1000 Questions and Answers About Kerala

1. ‘Land of sandal forest’ in Kerala: Marayur
2. In which district is Chinnar sanctuary? Idukky
3. The hill ditricts in Kerala: Idukky, Wayanad
4. Where is Ulloor Memorial? Jagathy (Tvpm)
5. In which district is Thunchan Memorial? Malappuram
6. Kunchan Nambiar Memorial is situated at: Ambalappuzha
7. The temple with woman priest: Mannarassala
8. Boat race related to Amabalappuzha temple: Chambakkulam
9. Boat race related to Harippad temple: Payippat
10. temple is famous for the worship of SnakesMannarassala
11. Which temple is known as ‘the Palani of Kerala’?Harippad
12. Which is known as ‘bird village in Kerala’? Nooranad
13. Who called Alappuzha ‘Venice of the East’ for the first time? Lord Curzon
14. An ancient Buddhist centre in Alapuzha distirict? Srimulavasam
15. The place where Parthasarathy Temple is situated? Aranmula
16. The temple known as ‘Dakshina Mookambi’: Panchikkad
17. Wagon Tragedy Memorial Hall is situated at: Tirur
18. Changampuzha memorial is situated at: Edappally
19. Kondoty, where Moyinkutty Vaidyar Memorial is situated is in the district of: Malappuram
20. P Kunjiraman Nair memorial is at: Kollengode
21. Muloor S Padamanabha Panikker memorial is at: Ilavumthitta
22. Murajapam in Padmanabha Swami Temple is held every … 6 years
23. The radio station in Travancore started functioning in: 1943
24. The place in Thiruvananthapuram district from where Graphite ore is obtained: Vellanad
25. The district that is the largest producer of Tapioca? Thiruvananthapuram
26. In which district is Ponmudi hill station? Thiruvananthapuram
27. The MC Road and NH 47 meet at: Kesavadasapuram
28. Where is Papanasam beach? Varkala
29. During the period of Swati Tirunal, the Hajur Kacheri (Secretariat) of Travancore was shifted to Thiruvananthapuram from:
Kollam
30. Ceramic Factory in Kerala is situated at: Kundara
31. M.C.Road connects Thiruvananthapuram and …….. Angamali
32. The king who shifted the capital of Travancore from Padmanabhapuram to Thiruvanananthapuram? Dharma Raja
33. In 1869, a new secretariat building was constructed in Thiruvananthapuram during the reign of Ayilyam Tirunal under the
supervision of Dewan …… T.Madhava Rao
34. In 1888, the legislative council in Travancore started functioning at: Thiruvananthapuram
35. The Kollam – Kottappuram strech of West Coast Canal is known as: National Waterway-3
36. The place in Kerala where China clay is abundant: Kundara
37. The seat of Ilayidathu swaroopam in Travancore history was: Kottarakkara
38. Vallikkavu, where the Ashram of Amritanandamayi is situated is in the district of: Kollam
39. Which of the following place in Kerala is famous for cashew industry? Kollam
40. The famous statue in front of the Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram from which the name ‘Statue Junction’ is evolved,
is that of: Madhava Rao
41. The southernmost taluk in Kerala: Neyyatinkara
42. Where is Lakshmi Bhai College of Physical Education? Karyavattom
43. In which district is Neyyar Wild Life Sanctuary? Thiruvananthapuram
44. The highest peak in Thiruvananthapuram district: Agasthyamala
45. In which distict the Shendurney wild life sanctuary is situated? Kollam
46. The Alapuzha district was formed in 1957 mainly by the bifurcation of: Kollam
47. Neendakara Azhi connects …… and Arabian sea: Ashtamudi lake
48. MN Govindan Nair started One Lakh Housing Scheme at: Chithara
49. The place where Duryodhana Temple is situated in Kollam district: Malanada
50. The district with least coastline: Kollam
51. The seat of Ilayidathu swaroopam in Travancore history was: Kottarakkara
52. The only district in South Kerala without coastline: Pathanamthitta
53. Which boat race is known as ‘Pooram in Water’? Aranmula boat race
54. Which was the capital of the kingdom of Chempakassery? Ambalappuzha
55. An area in Kerala which is situated below sea level: Kuttanad
56. Karumadikkuttan, a statue obtained from Alappuzha district is believed to be related to: Buddhism
57. Where is Chinnakkada ground situated? Kollam
58. The substance used to make Aranmula mirror: Metal
59. The place where ‘Chilanthi temple’ situated in Pathanamthitta district: Kodumon
60. Mannadi, the place where Velu Thampy Dalawa committed suicide is in the district of: Pathanamthitta
61. The season of Sabarimala pilgrimage: November- January
62. In which month Maramon Convention is conducted on the banks of Pamba? February
63. Thonnakkal in Thiruvananthapuram district is famous for the memorial of: Kumaranasan
64. Sahodaran Ayyappan memorial is at: Idappally
65. Where is Kunjan Memorial in Palghat district: Lakkadi
66. Whose memorial is situated at Kotayi in Palakkad district? Chembai Vaidhyanatha Bhagavathar
67. What is known as ‘Dakshina Nalanda’? Kanthallur Sala
68. The area known as the ‘granary of Travancore’, which is now in Kanyakumari district: Nanjinad
69. Birth place of Saktibhadra, the author of ‘Ascharyachoodamani’: Kodumo
70. The birth place of Chattampi Swamikal: Kannammoola
71. Padayani is the folk arts form of the district of: Pathanamthitta
72. The only railway station in Pathanamthitta district: Thiruvalla
73. The boat race which held on the second Saturday of August every year: Nehru Trophy
74. Thycal, where remains of of an ancient ship obtained is in the district of: Alappuzha
75. The area in Kerala that receives least rain fall: Chinnar
76. The island formed after the dredging activities of the Cochin port: Wellington
77. The place related to Athachamayam: Thrikkakkara
78. In which district Nedumbassery air port is situated? Ernakulam
79. In which district is Brahmapuram diesel project? Ernakulam
80. The headquarters of the Dutch territories in Kerala during the colonial regime was: Kochi
81. In which district is Kodanad elephant training centre? Ernakulam
82. The only major port in Kerala: Kochi
83. The port in Kerala which was developed by Robert Bristo into a major port: Kochi
84. In which district is Bhutathankettu? Ernakulam
85. In which district is Mangalavanam sanctuary situated? Ernakulam
86. Nehru Trophy Boat race is in: Punnamada
87. The church where Vasco da Gama was buried at Kochi. St.Francis Church
88. The place in Kerala where St.Thomas landed in AD52: Malyankara
89. The International Stadium at Kaloor in Ernakulam district is named after: Jawaharlal Nehru
90. Aluva in Ernakulam is famous for ……. celebration. Sivarathri
91. The place known as the ‘Gateway to high range’: Kothamangalam
92. Which is known as ‘the green lungs of Kochi’? Mangalavanam
93. In which district is Mooriyad lake? Thrissur
94. In which district Peechi dam is situated? Thrissur
95. The place where an observatory was established in ancient Kerala: Mahodayapuram
96. The corporation in Kerala without coastline: Thrissur
97. Which temple is known as ‘Dakshina Dwaraka’? Guruvayur
98. Silent Valley is in the district of: Palakkad
99. In which district is J.P. Smritivana is situated? Palakkad
100.Jainimedu, where Kumaranasan wrote ‘Veenapoovu’ is in the district of: Palakkad
101.The area where black soil is found in Kerala: Chittur
102.Ezhuthachan passed away at: Chittur
103.The district abundant in cotton soil: Palakkad
104.Karippur, where the Kozhikode air port is situated is in the district of: Malappuram
105.Venue of Mamankom was: Thirunavaya
106.The headquarters of naval force of Zamorin at the time of the arrival of Vasco da Gama was: Ponnani
107.Where is Thekkinkad ground, which is the venue of the famous Pooram festival? Thrissur
108.The capital of Kulasekharas was: Mahodayapuram
109.In which district is Chimminy Sanctuary? Thrissur
110.In which district is Punnayurkkulam? Thrissur
111. The Triprayar temple in Thrissur ditrict is dedicated to: Srirama
112.The seat of Azhvanchery Tambrakkal is …… near Thirunavaya: Athavanad
113.In which district is Kadampuzha temple? Malappuram
114.Thusharagiri is a tourish centre in the district of: Kozhikode
115.NH 212 connects Moolahalla and: Kozhikode
116.Muthanga wild life sanctuary is in the district of: Wayanad
117.The district in Kerala shares border with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Wayanad
118.The taluk in Kerala shares border with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Sulthan Bathery
119.Sweet Meet Street (SM Street) or Mitayitheruvu which is plot of “Oru Theruvinte Katha’ by SK Pottakkad is in the district
of: Kozhikode
120.The second city Corporation in in Kerala: Kozhikode
121.Mananchira Ground is at: Kozhikode
122.Kappad, where Vasco da Gama landed on 20th May, 1498 is in the district of: Kozhikode
123.The museum at East Hill in Kozhikode is named after: Pazhassi Raja
124.The headquarters of Malabar district during the British regime: Kozhikode
125.The headquarters of areas of Malabar when it was under the control of Tipu Sultan: Farokk
126.The districts in Kerala without railway line are Idukky and: Wayanad
127.The districts that lead in the production of spices are Idukky and…… Wayanad
128.In which district is Sugandhagiri Project? Wayanad
129.The headquarters of Wayanad district: Kalpetta
130.In which district is Valliyurkavu? Wayanad
131.Kerala Folklore Academy is at: Kannur
132.In which district is Aralam santuary? Kannur
133.Andhakaranazhi connects …… and Arabian sea: Vembanad lake
134.The port established by Raja Kesavadas, Dewan of Travancore: Alappuzha
135.In which district is Thanneermukkom Barrage? Alappuzha
136.In which district is Punnapra-Vayalar Memorial? Alappuzha
137.Thanneermukkam barrage is across : Vembanad lake
138.NH-17 begins in Kerala at: Edappally
139.Oil Refinery in Kerala is situated at: Ambalamugal
140.Which European power built Bolghatty Palace? Dutch
141.The place in Kerala where rice is cultivated below sea level: Kuttanad
142.The district in Kerala with least reserve forest: Alappuzha
143.Which beach is the back ground of the novel ‘Chemmeen”? Purakkad
144.The headquarters of Idukky district: Painav
145.Power house of Idukky hydel project is situated at: Moolamattom
146.The village in Idukky district that was ceded to Ernakulam district, which shifted the Idukky district to the second rank in
area: Kuttampuzha
147.The island formed after the flood of 1341: Vypin
148.INS Venduruthy is situated at: Kochi
149.In which district is Malayatoor, a holy place for Christians? Ernakulam
150.The Smart City Project is implemented at: Kochi
151.Which temple is related to ‘Makam Thozhal’? Chottanikkara
152.French occupied area in Kerala was: Mahe
153.In which district is Puralimala? Kannur
154.In which district is Parassinikadav Muthappan temple? Kannur
155.The place known as ‘Second Bardoli’: Payyannur
156.Which town is known as ‘Circus town in Kerala’: Thalassery
157.The fort in Kerala built by Sivappa Naik of Bidanur: Bakel
158.The pass that connects Kerala and Kudagu: Perambady
159.The place known as ‘the Cherrapunji of Kerala’: Lakkidi
160.Which European power built the Thalassery fort? British
161.The district of the Union Territory of Puducherry that shares border with Kerala: Mahe
162.Which place was the centre of activities of Herman Gundert? Thalassery
163.In which district is Mappila bay harbour? Kannur
164.The seat of Arakkal kingdom, the only Muslim dynasty in Kerala: Kannur
165.Which district in Kerala has the least number of Taluks? Wayanad
166.The northernmost back water in Kerala: Uppala
167.Which area was called ‘Martha’ by the foreigners? Karunagappally
168.The Palaruvi waterfalls is in the district of: Kollam
169.In which district the tourist spot Perumthenaruvi is situated? Pathanamthitta
170.In which district is Ramakkalmedu, the famous tourist centre? Idukky
171.Veli tourist village is in the district of: Thiruvananthapuram
172.The place famous for ‘Muniyaras’: Marayur
173.The place in Idukky district, famous for sandal forests: Marayur
174.The place in Kerala famous for ‘Neelakurinji’: Munnar
175.The place known as ‘Naura’ in ancient period: Kannur
176.The place where a garden was built in memory of the national leaders: Peruvannamuzhi
177.Where is ‘Joothakkulam’ in Kerala? Madayi
178.Where is Pazhassi Kudeeram situated? Mananthavady
179.Which area was once known as Chempakassery? Ambalappuzha
180.Which area was once known as Karappuram? Cherthala
181.Which sanctuary was formerly known as Nellikkampatty? Thekkady
182.Which river was known as ‘Baris’ in ancient times: Pamba
183.The region known as ‘Porainadu’ in Sangam age: Palakkad
184.Edakkal Caves are in the district of: Wayanad
185.In which century Kathakali was originated? 17th
186.In which district is Agasthyarkootam? Thiruvananthapuram
187.In which district is Athirappally- Vazhachal waterfalls: Thrissur
188.In which district is Kuruva island? Wayanad
189.In which district is Sankhumukham beach? Thiruvananthapuram
190.In which district is Thattekkad bird santuary? Ernakulam
191.In which lake is Pathiramanal island? Vembanad
192.In which place is Papanasam beach? Varkala
193.Payyoli beach is in the district of: Kozhikode
194.Pookkode lake is in the district of: Wayanad
195.Satvikam, Angikam, Vachikam and Aharyam are four types of: Acting
196.Subhadradhananjayam and Thapathisamvaranam were written by: Kulasekharavarma
197.Summer station of erstwhile princely state of Travancore, situated in Idukky district: Peerumedu
198.Swati Thirunal constructed ‘Kuthira Malika’ at: Thiruvananthapuram
199.Thankassery light house is in the district of: Kollam
200.The exponent of Kathakali: Kottarakkara Thampuran
201.The first person in Kerala to write Sanskrit Drama: Saktibhadran
202.The mudras of ‘Kathakali’ are adopted from: Koodiyattam
203.The place known as ‘little Mecca’: Ponnani
204.Where is ‘Joothakkunnu’ in Kerala? Chavakkad
205.Which art form is exclusively performed by the members of Chakyarkooth? Koodiyattam
206.Which palace is in Tamil Nadu but it is owned by the Government of Kerala? Padmanabhapuram
207.Who renovated the Krishnapuram palace? Marthandavarma
208.Primitive form of Kathakali: Ramanattam
209.The literary part of Kathakali: Attakkatha
210.A dance form evolved in Kerala under the patronage of Christian Church: Chavittunatakam
211.Ammannur Madhava Chakyar is related to: Koodiyattom
212.Chavittunatakam was evolved as an alternative to: Kathakali
213.In which district is Chakkulath Kavu? Alappuzha
214.In which district is Fantacy Park? Palakkad
215.In which district is Pathiramanal island? Alappuzha
216.In which district is Wagamon? Idukky
217.Mudiyettu is an art form related to ……. temples: Bhadrakali
218.St.Angelos fort in Kannur was built by the: Portuguese
219.The birth place of Chavittunatakam: Matttancherry
220.The Dutch Palace of Kochi was built by the: Portuguese
221.The fort built by Somasekhara Naik of Ikkeri dynasty: Hosdurg
222.The fort in Thiruvananthapuram district that was built by the British in 17th century: Anchengo
223.The most refined dance form of Kerala: Kathakali
224.The present form of Kathakali was designed by: Kottayam Thampuran
225.Which art form is performed by the members of Malayan and Mannan communities? Theyyam
226.Which traditional art form is related to Pulluvar? Sarpam Thullal
227.Which work is also known as ‘Ashtapadi’? Gitagovinda
228.Who authored ‘Prananathenenikku nalkiya paramananda rasathe’? Irayimman Thampy
229.Who designed the current form of dressing in Mohiniyattam? Swati Trunal
230.Charalkkunnu is a hill station in …… district. Pathanamthitta
231.In which district is Kappil beach? Kasargod
232.In which district is Pakshipathalam? Wayanad
233.In which district is Payyambalam beach? Kannur
234.In which district Pookkode lake is situated? Wayanad
235.In which hills the famous Edakkal caves are situated? Ambukuthimal
236.In which place Jadayupara is situated? Chadayamangalam
237.The area known as Sairandrivanam in Mahabharat: Silent Valley
238.The famous marine drive in Kerala is at: Ernakulam
239.The national park which is famous lion tailed macaque: Silent Valley
240.Who is regarded as the father of Yakshagana? Parthy Subban
241.Who wrote the song’ Omanathinkal Kidavo’? Irayimman Thampy
242.In which century Thacholi Othernan lived? 16th
243.“Thekkan style’ in Kathakali was expounded by: Kaplingattu Namboothiri
244.A film directed by Priyadarshan that depicts a story in the back ground of freedom struggle of India: Kalapani
245.Gajendramoksham can be seen at the palace of: Krishnapuram
246.In which district is ‘Arjuna Nritham’ is a famous dance form? Kottayam
247.Oppana is a dance form performed by the women of …… community: Muslim
248.Padayani is a dance form popular in the district of: Pathanamthitta
249.The famous ‘Ezharapponnana’ of Ettumanoor temple is made up of: Wood
250.The film based on the theme of ‘Count of Monte Christo’ by Alexander Dumas: Padayottam
251.The film based on the theme of ‘Othallo’ of Shakespeare: Kaliyattam
252.The film ‘Yugapurushan’ depicts the life of: Srinarayana Guru
253.The first Dolby sterio film in Malayalam: Kalapani
254.The first film directed by M T Vasudevan Nair: Nirmalyam
255.The first Malayalam film to get Golden Camera award in Cannes film festival: Maranasimhasanam
256.The first state in India to start the cultivation of Rubber: Kerala
257.The headquarters of Kerala Agricultural University: Mannuthy
258.The largest strike organised by the Communist party in Kerala: Punnapra-Vayalar
259.The Malayalam film in which Latha Mangeshkar was a playback singer: Nellu
260.The Malayalam film in which no woman was acted: Mathilukal
261.The poet who revived Kathakali: Vallathol
262.Which crop is known as ‘the gold of the wasteland’? Cashew
263.The first film in Malayalam was made based on a literary work: Marthandavarma
264.The first Malayalam film that was nominated for Oscar: Guru
265.The first Malayalam film to get President’s silver medal: Neelakkuyil
266.The first film society in Kerala: Chitralekha
267.The first film to get the award of Govt. of Kerala for best film: Kumarasambhavam
268.Which district has the least area under paddy cultivation? Idukky
269.Which district in Kerala has the largest area under paddy cultivation? Palakkad
270.Which vesha is usually used for female charecters in Kathakali? Minukku
271.The Keralite who wrote a book on ‘Karl Marx’ in 1912? K Ramakrishna Pillai
272.The king of Travancore who encouraged Tapioca cultivation: Visakham Tirunal
273.The largest mural painting in Kerala: Gajendramoksham
274.The mural painting ‘Aghoramoorthy’ can be seen at the temple of: Ettumanoor
275.The slogan ‘American Model Arabikkadalil’ is related to: Punnapra-Vayalar
276.The year of split in Communist Party: 1964
277.The youngest Malayalam actress to get national award for best actress: Monisha
278.What is called the ‘king of spices’? Pepper
279.What is known as ‘queen of spices’? Cardomom
280.What is known as the ‘grains of paradise’? Cardomom
281.Who led Communist Party of India(Marxist) in Kerala after the split? EMS
282.The first rubber park in Kerala: Airapuram
283.Which is the cash crop cultivated in the largest area in Kerala? Rubber
284.Gandhiji visited Kerala for the first time in: 1920
285. Gandhiji visited Kerala for the last time in: 1937
286.In which year ‘Abstention movement’ was started in Travancore? 1932
287.Karivellur strike was in: 1946
288.Kayyur strike was in: 1941
289.Name the newspaper launched in 1942 at Kozhikode as the mouthpiece of Communist party in Kerala: Desabhimani
290.Narauyana Guru established ‘Adwaithasramam’ at Aluva in: 1914
291.Swadeshabhimani K Ramakrishna Pillai was banished from Travancore for alleged charge of sedition, in the year: 1910
292.Swadeshabhimani K Ramakrishna Pillai was passed away in: 1916
293.The first Malabar political conference was held under the aegis of Congress and Home Rule League in: 1916
294.The prohibition on the Communist party was withdrawn in: 1942
295.The publication of ‘Desabhimani’, the mouth piece of Communist was started in 1942 from: Kozhikode
296.The year in which Kerala Kaumudi was started publication under the leadership of CV Kunhuraman with Mooloor S
Padmanabha Panicker as editor: 1911
297.The year of Morazha incident in which KPR Gopalan was sentenced for capital punishment: 1940
298.Under whose leadeship Kochi Rajya Prajamandalam was formed in 1941? VR Krishanezhuthachan
299.Veenapoovu, by Kumaranasan which marked the beginning of romanticism in Malayalam was published in ‘Mithavadhi’ in:
1907
300.The district which is the largest producer of Coffee in Kerala: Wayanad
301.The district which is the largest producer of Rubber in Kerala: Kottayam
302.The district which is the largest producer of Tea in Kerala: Idukky
303.The film by Shaji N.Karun based on the theme of the controversial Rajan Case: Piravi
304.The film ‘Neythukaran’ depicts the life of: EMS
305.The first digital film in Malayalam: Moonnamathoral
306.The first sponsored film in Malayalam: Makalkku
307.Who established ‘Atmavidhyasangham’? Vagbhatananda
308.Who started ‘Deshabhimani’ from Kollam in 1915, which published till 1930? TK Madhavan
309.Who was known as Kerala Marx? K Damodaran
310.Who was the first president of Nair service Society formed in 1914 as ‘Nair Bhrithyajana Sangham’? K Kelappan
311.In connection with which event, Gandhiji visited Kerala for the second time, in 1925? Vaikom Satyagraha
312.In which date EMS ministry was dismissed? 31st July,1959
313.In which date the first ministry came into power? 5th April, 1957
314.In which district is Attappady tribal settlement? Palakkad
315.In which district is Parassinikadavu snake park? Kannur
316.India’s first gymnastic training centre was established in: Thalassery
317.The smallest river in Kerala: Mancheswaram
318.The southernmost river in India: Neyyar
319.‘The Vrindavan of Kerala’: Malampuzha Garden
320.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: 1924
321.The year of Wagon Tragedy: 1921
322.‘TheNetherlands of Kerala’: Kuttanad
323.What is known as ‘Kerala Kumbhamela’? Makaravilakk
324.What is known as ‘Kerala Kumbhamela’? : Makaravilakku of Sabarimala325.The first south Indian film to get president’s
gold medal: Chemmeen
326.The first step in the performance of Kathakali: Kelikottu
327.The most beautiful ‘Vesha’ in Kathakali: Pacha
328.The famous poet in Malayalam who died in a boat accident in Pallana river in 1924: Kumaran Asan
329.The first Bachat district in Kerala: Ernakulam
330.The first church built by the Europeans in India is………. at Kochi. St.Francis Church
331.The first fort built by Europeans in India: Pallippuram
332.The first teak museum in India: Nilambur
333.The industrial capital of Kerala: Kochi
334.The northernmost river in India: Mancheswaram river
335.The number of mudras in Kathakali: 24
336.The number of types of musical instruments used in Panchavadyam: 6
337.The role immortalised by Mammooty in the film ‘Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha’: Chanthu
338.Thiruvathirakkali is also known as: Kaikottikkali
339.Who discovered the Edakkal caves? Fasset
340.‘Mundakan’ is a term related to: Paddy
341.Punnapra-Vayalar agitation was in: 1946
342.The Dewan of Travancore who suppressed Punnapra-Vayalar agitation: CP Ramaswamy Iyer
343.The exponent of Ottan Thullal: Kunchan Nambiar
344.The film based on the theme of Kayyur strike: Meenamasathile Sooryan
345.The film based on the theme of Malabar Revolt: 1921
346.The film ‘Guru’ depicts the life of: Karunakara Guru
347.Which is known as ‘gate way of Wayanad’? Lakkidi
348.Which is known as ‘land of latex’ (land of Rubber)? Kottayam
349.Which place is known as ‘poorman’s Ooty’? Nelliampathy
350.Which river is also known by the name ‘Beppurppuzha’? Chaliyar
351.Which river was called “the English channel in India’ as it separated the British and French occupied territories? Mayyazhi
river
352.Who headed the first ministry in Kerala? EMS Namboothirippad
353.Who was the first finance minister of Kerala? C Achuthamenon
354.Who was the first secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee formed in 1920? K Madhavan Nair
355.Who was the only member in the first EMS ministry who had previous experience as minister? Dr AR Menon
356.Who was the first Food minister of Kerala? KC George
357.The river which is known as ‘Dakshina Bhagirathi’: Pamba
358.In which district is Malampuzha dam? Palakkad
359.In which district is Moozhiyar dam and Kakki dam? Pathanamthitta
360.In which district is Patrakkadavu project? Palakkad
361.In which district, Sasthamkotta the largest fresh water lake in Kerala is situated? Kollam
362.In which river Chenkulam hydel project is built? Muthirappuzh
363.In which river is Athirappally waterfalls? Chalakkudy
364.In which river the Dharmadom island is situated? Anchrakkandy
365.In which river the largest number of power projects are established? Periyar
366.introduced Land Reforms Bill in Kerala legislative assembly ? KR Gowri
367.Kalady and Aluva are on the banks of: Periyar
368.Kalpathy Shiva temple famous for car festival is in the district of: Palakkad
369.Mamankom was held on the banks of the river: Bharatappuzha
370.The dam which is constructed with assistance of Canada: Idukky dam
371.The district in which the highest peak in Kerala is situated: Idukky
372.The number of rivers in Kerala: 44
373.The place which is the venue of the largest Hindu religious conference in Kerala: Cherukolppuzha
374.The river flows through silent valley: Kunthippuzha
375.The river related to Pathrakkadavu project: Kunthippuzha
376.The river which originates from Pulichimala: Pamba
377.The second largest sanctuary in Kerala: Wayanad
378.The second longest river in Kerala: Bharatappuzha
379.The temple of Kerala without compound wall: Ochira
380.Thirunavaya is on the banks of: Bharatappuzha
381.To which temple ‘Chitra Pournami’ festival is related? Mangaladevi
382.Where is Hill Palace Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala situated? Tripunithura
383.Which district has the largest number of block panchayats? Thrissur
384.Which river has two branches namely Mangalappuzha and Marthandanppuzha? Periyar
385. Which river is also known as Ponnanippuzha? Bharatappuzha
386.Which river was known as ‘Baris’ in ancient times: Pamba
387.Muthirappuzha is a tributary of: Periyar
388.‘Panthrandu Vilakk’ is the festival of: Oachira
389.Periyar rises from: Sivagiri hills
390.The annual festival of which temple is known as ‘Bharani’? Kodungallur
391.The annual festival of which temple is known as ‘Ekadasi’? Guruvayur
392.The city of Kasargod is near to the river of: Chandragiri
393.Which river was known as ‘Baris’ in ancient times? Pamba
394.Which river was known as ‘Choorni’ in ancient times? Periyar
395.Who introduced Education Bill in Kerala legislative assembly ? Joseph Mundassery
396.Who was in charge of Home department in the beginning of the first EMS ministry? EMS
397.Who was in charge of Home department in the end of the first EMS ministry? C Achuthamenon
398.In which district is Mullaperiyar dam? Idukky
399.In which district of Pazhassi dam? Kannur
400.In which river is Banasurasagar Dam? Kabani
401.In which river is Peppara Dam? Karamana
402.In which river is Sabarigiri Project? Pamba
403.Kallada, the largest irrigation project is in the district of: Kollam
404.Kuruva island is in the river: Kabani
405.Navamukunda Temple is situated in the district of: Malappuram
406.‘Ormayude Arakal’ is the autobiography of: Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
407.Ponmudi Dam is in the river: Periyar
408.Sabarimala temple is in the district of: Pathanamthitta
409.The dam situated between Kuravan and Kurathi hills: Idukky
410.The disrtict with the longest coastline: Kannur
411.The district in Kerala which has the largest number of villages: Palakkad
412.The district with the largest number of rivers flowing: Kasargod
413.The festival ‘Ashtami’ is related to the temple of: Vaikom
414.The festival of ……… temple is known as ‘Aarat’? Padamabhaswamy Temple
415.The first education minister of minister: Joseph Mundassery
416.The first electricity minister of Kerala: VR Krishna Iyer
417.The first hydro electric project in Kerala was constructed in the river: Muthirappuzha
418.The first revenue minister of Kerala: KR Gowri
419.The headquarters of Deepika, the oldest news paper in Kerala: Kottayam
420.The hottest place in Kerala: Punalur
421.The largest hydel project in Kerala: Idukky
422.The largest jail in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
423.The longest river in Kerala: Periyar
424.The number of east flowing rivers in Kerala: 3
425.The largest dam in Kerala , Malampuzha dam, is in the district of: Palakkad
426.The largest earthern dam in Kerala: Banasurasagar
427.The largest rain forest in Kerala: Silent valley
428.The largest underground power station in Kerala: Moolamattom
429.The longest boat race in Kerala: Payippat
430.The oldest synagogue in Commonweath nations is situated at: Kochi
431.The place in Kerala famous for Nagaraja Temple: Mannarassala
432.The place in Thiruvananthapuram district where Parasurama temple is situated: Thiruvallam
433.The ritual ‘Murajapam’ is associated to the temple of: Padmanabhaswamy Temple
434.The taluk in Kerala with the longest coastline: Cherthala
435.Which district in Kerala has the largest number of Grama Panchayats? Malappuram
436.Which district in kerala has the largest number of Panchayat Raj Institutions? Malappuram
437.Which district in Kerala has the largest number of Taluks? Ernakulam
438.A sun temple is sitated at Adithyapuram in ……. district. Kottayam
439.Thiruvelli temple is dedicated to: Vishnu
440.‘Arangu Kanatha Nadan’ is the autobiography of: Thikkodian
441.Asia’s tallest church (Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours) is situated at: Thrissur
442.Idamalayar Dam is in the river: Periyar
443.In which river is Anayirankal Dam? Periyar
444.The district in Kerala with the lowest rainfall: Palakkad
445.The district with the largest number of Jews in Kerala: Ernakulam
446.The ‘Ezharapponnana’ of Ettumanoor temple is made up of: Wood
447.The highest town in Kerala: Munnar
448.Thoonakkadav Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
449.Vadakkumnatha Temple is at: Thrissur
450.‘Viplavasmaranakal’ is the autobiography of: Puthuppally Raghavan
451.‘Athmakatha’ is the autobiography of: EMS
452.‘Ethirpp’ is the autobiography of: Kesavadev
453.In which district is Arakkal Kettu? Kannur
454.In which district is Chirakkal Kovilakam? Kannur
455.In which district is Mayippadi Palace? Kazargod
456.In which river is Thenmala Dam? Kallada
457.In which river system is Mattuppetty Dam? Periyar
458.In which river system is Meenkara Dam? Bharatappuzha
459.In which river system is Neryamangalam Dam? Periyar
460.‘Kaviyude Kalpadukal’ is the autobiography of: P Kunhiraman Nair
461.‘Njan’ is the autobiography of: NN Pillai
462.‘Ormayude Olangalil’ is the autobiography of: G Sankarakkurup
463.Padmanabhapuram Palace is owned by Government of Kerala is in the district of: Kanyakumari
464.Parambikkulam Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
465.‘Service Story’ is the autobiography of: Malayattoor
466.Sholayar Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
467.The Bolghatty Palace was built in: 1744
468.The British Resident to Travancore, who stipulated some criteria for the appointments in Govt Service: Colonel Monroe
469.The king of Travancore when Malayali Memorial and Ezhava Memorial was submitted? Sri Mulam Tirunal
470.The King of Travancore when the first Public Service Commissioner was appointed? Sri Chithira Tirunal
471.The king who renovated Krishnapuram Palace: Marthanda Varma
472.In which river system is Chenkulam Dam? Periyar
473.In which river system is Cheruthoni Dam? Periyar
474.Who was the first chairman of the Thiru-Kochi Public Service Commission? C.Kunhiraman
475.Travancore bought Fort Manuel from the Dutch in: 1789
476.The Ministry of EMS was the first to be dismissed under Article 356 of the constitution .It was in: 1959
477.In which year Thiru -Kochi Public Service Commission was formed? 1949
478.President’s rule was imposed in Thiru Kochi in: 1956
479.The agitation that led to President’s rule in Kerala in 1959: Liberation Struggle
480.The king of Travancore who constructed Nedumkotta? Dharma Raja
481.The king of Travancore who constructed the Udayagiri Fort and Vattakottai(Circular Fort)which is now in Kanyakumari
district: MarthandaVarma
482.In which river system is Kakki Dam? Pamba
483.In which river system is Kundala Dam? Periyar
484.Which district in Kerala has the largest number of cashew factories? Kollam
485.Which district is the largest producer of coffee in Kerala? Wayanad
486.Which district is the largest producer of tobacco in Kerala? Kasargod
487.Which temple is situated in a river island: Chamravattom
488.Who wrote “Kazhinja Kaalam’? KP Kesavamenon
489.‘Smrithidarppanam ‘ is the autobiography of: MP Manmadhan
490.‘Manasasmarami’ is the autobiography of: S Guptan Nair
491.“Athmakathakk Oru Amukham’ is the autobiography of: Lalithambika Antharjanam
492.In which river system is Pothundi Dam? Bharatappuzha
493.In which river system is Valayar Dam? Bharatappuzha
494.Janardhana Swamy Temple is situated at: Varkala
495.‘Jeevitha Samaram’ is the autobiography of: C Kesavan
496.Kakkad Dam is in the river: Pamba
497.‘Kanneerum Kinavum’ is the autobiography of: VT Bhatathirippad
498.Koodalmanikya Temple at Iringalakkuda is dedicated to: Bharata
499.‘Kozhinja Ilakal’ is the autobiography of: Joseph Mundassery
500.Kuthunkal, the largest private hydro electric project in Kerala is in the district of: Idukky
501.Malampuzha Dam is in the river system: Bharatappuzha
502.‘Olivile Ormakal’ is the autobiography of: Thoppil Bhasi
503.Parabrahma Temple is at: Ochira
504.Peringalkuthu Dam is in the river: Chalakkudy
505.Anamudi, the highest peak in Kerala is in the panchayat of: Munnar
506.Arippa bird sanctuary is in which district? Thiruvananthapuram
507.Asramam tourist village is situated near the lake: Ashatamudi
508.At which place the Periyer divides into twoManglappuzha and Marthandanpuzha? Aluva
509.Ayyankali established ‘Sadhujana Paripalana Yogam’ in: 1907
510.Chambakkulam boat race is held in ……: Pamba river
511.Chandanakavu where Melpathur memorial is situated is in the district of: Malappuram
512.Cherukolppuzha Hindu conference held on the banks of: Pamba
513.Communist League was founded in Thiruvananthapuram in: 1931
514.‘Ente Jeevitha Katha’ is the autobiography of: AK Gopalan
515.‘Ente Jeevithasmaranakal’ is the autobiography of: Mannath Padmanabhan
516.Erumeli famous for religious harmony is in the district of: Kottayam
517.Farrokk in Kozhikode is famous for ……. industry: Tile
518.First minister in charge of Public Works: TA Majeed
519.Gavi is a tourist place in the distict of: Pathanamthitta
520.In ancient period Kottakkal in Malappuram district was known as: Venkatakota
521.In which district is Banasurasagar Dam? Wayanad
522.In which district is Idamalayar hydel project? Ernakulam
523.In which district is Iravikulam national park? Idukky
524.In which district is Kallil Bhagavati Temple, which was formerly a Jaina temple? Ernakulam
525.In which district is Lokanarkav situated? Kozhikode
526.In which district is Mangaladevi Temple? Idukky
527.In which district is Muzhuppilangad, the longest beach in Kerala? Kannur
528.In which district is Nallalam Thermal Project? Kozhikode
529.In which district Tulu language is spoken? Kasargod
530.In which distrrict the famous Malayalam poet Ulloor S.Parameswarayyar was born: Kottayam
531.In which river is Aruvikkara Dam? Karamanayar
532.In which river is Peechi Dam?
533.In which river is Peruvannamuzhi Dam? Kuttiadi
534.In which river is Vazhani Dam? Kecherippuzha
535.In which river system is Bhuthathan Kettu Dam? Periyar
536.Karappuzha is the first hydro electric project is in the district of: Wayanad
537.Kasargod district was formed after the bifurcation of:Kannur
538.Killikurissimangalam, the birth place of Kunchan Nambiar is in the district of: Palakkad
539.Kizhattur, a place near Perinthalmanna is the birth place of: Poonthanam
540.KP Gopalan was in charge of the portfolio of: Industry
541.Land of Pooram: Thrissur
542.Land of Theyyam: Kannur
543.‘Madabhoomi’ is the old name of: Kochi
544.Mahodayapuram is the old name of: Kodungallur
545.Merryland, the second film studio in Kerala is situated at……. in Thiruvananthapuram district. Nemom
546.Muziris is the old name of: Kodungallur
547.Number of members in the first ministry of Kerala including Chief Minister: 11
548.Old name of Angadippuram: Valluvanagaram
549.Old name of Kottackal: Venkatakota
550.Parayan and Seethnkan are forms of: Ottan Thullal Indo-Norwegean Fisheries Community Project is situated at:
Neendakara
551.Rabindranath Tagore visited Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri in: 1922
552.Raja Ravi Varma, the first painter in Kerala to acquire international fame, passed away in: 1906
553.The back ground of the novel, ‘God of Small Things’ by Arundathy Roy? Aymanam
554.The birth place of P.Kunjiraman Nair, the famous poet of Kerala: Kanhangad
555.The birth place of Rama Panicker, one of the Kannassa poets: Niranam
556.The birth place of Thacholi Othenan: Vadakara
557.The capital of the Aay dynasty was……. in Thiruvananthapuram district? Vizhinjam
558.The Chala market founded by Raja Kesavadas is in: Thiruvananthapuram
559.The Communist Party in Kerala formed in 1937 and functioned secretly. The decition to function openly was taken in a
meeting held at ……… in 1939: Pinarayi
560.The Crocodile farm in Thiruvananthapuram district is at: Neyyar Dam
561.The district in Kerala where ‘Yakshagana’ is popular? Kazargod
562.The district in Kerala with the largest number of industrial establishments: Ernakulam
563.The district of Kerala with rich deposits of iron: Kozhikode
564.The district of Kerala with the largest number of Hindus: Thiruvananthapuram
565.The district that is known as the ‘rice bowl of Kerala’: Palakkad
566.The district where the largest number of regional languages are spoken: Kasargod
567.The district which is the largest producer of Cardomom in Kerala: Idukky
568.The district which is the largest producer of Tapioca: Thiruvananthapuram
569.The district with the largest number of Jains: Wayanad
570.The fort of Kunhali was buitlt at: Puthupatanam
571.The founder secretary of Communist Party in Kerala: P Krishna Pillai
572.The hottest district in Kerala: Palakkad
573.The largest and best preserved fort in Kerala: Bakel
574.The largest cardamom auction centre in Kerala: Vandanmed
575.The largest pass in Western ghats in Kerala: Palghat
576.The name of district existed when the Kerala state was formed and it is not existed at present: Malabar
577.The national park which is famous for Nilgiri Thar: Iravikulam
578.The old name of Sultan Bathery was: Ganapativattom
579.The oldest teak plantation in the world, Conolly’s plot is situated in the district of: Malappuram
580.The only district in Kerala that has no coastline and shares border with the districts of Kerala only: Kottayam
581.The only district in Kerala which produces garlic: Idukky
582.The only woman in the first EMS ministry: KR Gowri
583.The place famous for the manufacture of ‘Uru’? Beppur
584.The place in Idukky district where Indo-Swiss Project was established: Mattuppetty
585.The place in Kerala famous for orange farms: Nelliyampathy
586.The place in Kerala where Mannathu Padmabhan started the historical ‘Savarna jatha’: Vaikom
587.The place in Kerala where Public Library was established for the first time: Thiruvananthapuram
588.The place in Thiruvananthapuram district where the remains of ‘Ammachi Plavu’ in Travancore history is preserved:
Neyyatinkara
589.The place Indo-Swiss Project started in 1963: Mattuppetty
590.The place known as ‘the Kashmir of Kerala’: Munnar
591.The place known as ‘Thekkan Kasi’: Thirunelli
592.The place where Cricket was played for the first time in Kerala: Thalassery
593.The place where Kumaranasan was born: Kayikkara
594.The place where the first Ayurvedic Medical College in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
595.The place where the first Law college in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
596.The place where the first under pass in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
597.The place which is known as the ‘cultural capital of Pathanamthitta’: Aranmula
598.The publication of Mathrubhumi newspaper was started from: Kozhikode
599.The remains of Sister Alphonsa is kept at: Bharananganam
600.The southernmost fresh water lagoon in Kerala is: Vellayani
601.The Thattekkad sanctuary is named after: Salim Ali
602.The venue of ‘Revathy Patathanam’ by Zamorin: Thali Temple, Kozhikode
603.Uzhavur, he birth place of KR Narayanan is in the district of: Kottayam
604.Where is Govinda Pai Memorial? Mancheswaram
605.Where is Putharikandam ground situated? Thiruvananthapuram
606.Which area was known as ‘Goshree’ in ancient days? Kochi
607.Which is known as the ‘Cultural capital of Kerala’: Thrissur
608.Which is known as ‘the gift of Pamba’? Kuttanad
609.Which is known as ‘the queen of the Arabian sea’? Kochi
610.Which is known as ‘the Venice of the East’? Alappuzha
611.Which is the birth place of Kathakali? Kottarakkara
612.Which palace is called ‘Mural Pagoda’? Krishnapuram Palace
613.Which place in Kasargod district was known as ‘Madathumala’ in ancient times? Ranipuram
614.Which place is known as the birth place of Ottan Thullal? Ambalappuzha
615.Which river is also known as ‘Tejaswini’? Kariangode
616.Which river is also known by the name Nila or Perar? Bharatappuzha
617.Which was known as ‘Desinganad’ in earlier days? Kollam
618.Which was known as ‘Odanad’ in earlier days? Kayamkulam
619.Which was known as ‘Taxilla of South India’? Parthivapuram Sala
620.Who became the first president of Travancore Communist Party ? KC George
621.Who was known as Kerala Krushchev? MN Govindan Nair
622.Who was the first minister in charge of Forest? KC George
623.Who was the first minister in charge of local self government? PK Chathan Master
624.Who was the first transport minister in Kerala? TV Thomas
625.Who was the minister in charge of Employment in the first EMS ministry? TV Thomas
626.Who was the secretary of Radical Group formed in Travancore: MN Govindan Nair
627.The largest archeological museum in Kerala is functioning at: Hill Palace Tripunithura
628.The official residence of Dewan of Travancore which later became the seat of Akasavani in Kerala: Bhakti Vilasom
629.Where is Krishnapuram Palace? Kayamkulam
630.Which is written by Thakazhi? Ormayude Theerangalil
631.Which palace is called ‘Mural Pagoda’? Padmanabhapuram Palace
632.Who introduced secretarial system in Travancore? Colonel Monroe
633.Who was appointed by the Govt of Travancore in 1934 to examine the matter of appointment to Govt Services: G.D.Knox
634.Who was entrusted by Marthanda Varma for making appointment to Govt Departments? Ramayyan
635.The European power that constructed Chaliyam Fort? The Portuguese
636.The first palace built in oriental style by the Westerners in India: Mattanchery Palace
637.The king of Travancore who issued a proclamation in 1874 to control nepotism in appointments to Govt Services: Ayilyam
Tirunal
638.The king who was the first in the history of Travancore to establish a systematic administration: Marthanda Varma
639.The largest Fort in kerala? Bakel
640.The Viceroy who built Angel Fort: Alphonso De Almeida
641.What was the basic unit of the administration of Marthanda Varma? Village
642.Which Fort in kerala was also known as Fort William? Chettuva Fort
643.Which fort was described as ‘Cannon pointed towards the neck of Zamorin’? Chalium Fort
644.Who gave permission to built the Anchengo Fort in 1690? Rani of Attingal
645.Who seized the Fort Angel in 1663? The Dutch
646.Who was appointed by Marthanda Varma to regularise the tax system in Travancore? Mallan Sankaran
647.Who was instrumental in preparing a petition named Malayali Memorial which was signed by 10038 persons? Barrister
G.P.Pillai
648.The oldest palace built by the Dutch in India: Bolghatty Palace
649.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
650.The President’s rule was imposed for the second time in kerala in : 1964
651.The ruler of Kochi who introduced a regular administrative machinery for the first time: Sakthan Thampuran
652.Where is Sakthan Thampuran Museum? Thrissur
653.Which was the only state under President’s rule when the linguistic reorganisation was done? Kerala
654.Who constructed the Bolghatty Palace? The Dutch
655.Who recommended for declaring President’s rule in Thiru kochi when Panampally resigned in 1956? Sri Chithira Tirunal
656.Who was the acting Governor of kerala when the state was formed on 1st November,1956? P.S.Rao
657.Who was instrumental in submitting a petition named ‘Ezhava Memorial’ in 1896 demanding appointments for Ezhavas in
Govt services? Dr.Palpu
658.Who was the first Public Service Commissioner appointed in Travancore? G.D.Knox
659.Who was the first signatory of Malayali Memorial? K.P.Sankara Menon
660.Who wrote ‘Adukkalayilninnu Parliamentilekk’ ? Bharati Udayabhanu
661.Who wrote ‘Ente Katha’? Madhavikkutty
662.Who wrote ‘Thudikkunna Thalukal’ ? Changampuzha
663.‘Ente Natakasmarnakal’ is the autobiography of: PJ Antony
664.‘Ente Vazhiyambalangal’ is the autobiography of:SK Pottakkad
665.In which year Malayali Memorial demanding the appointment of native people submitted? 1891
666.Name the agitation that prompted the Govt of Travancore to appoint a Public Service Commissioner? Abstention
Movement
667.Name the European power that built Angel Fort: The Portugese
668. The Angel Fort is situated at: Kannur
669.The British got Angel Fort from: Arakkal Beevi
670.Which palace is also known as ‘Dutch Palace’? Mattanchery Palace
671.Who built the Palakkad Fort in1766? Hyder Ali
672.Who constructed Bakel Fort in 17th century? Sivappa Nayak
673.Who constructed Chettuva Fort? The Dutch
674.Who constructed the Anchengo Fort? The British
675.Who was the President when President’s rule was imposed for the first time in Kerala? Dr.Rajendraprasad
676.The Liberation Struggle lasted for …… weeks: 7
677.At the time of the formation of the Kerala State, it has been under President’s rule for …….days: 155
678.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: 1965
679.Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) is situated at: Kochi
680.Hindustan Newsprint Factory is situated at: Velloor
681.In which palace, mural paintings based on Kumarasambhava of Kalidasa can be seen? Dutch Palace
682.In which year Kerala Public Service Commission was formed? 1956
683. Kerala was brought under the President’s rule for the last time in:
684.Kerala Wood Industries is situated at: Nilambur
685.The lengthiest President’s rule in kerala was ended in: 1967
686.The mouth piece of CPI Kerala unit: Janayugam
687.The number of Members in Kerala PSC including Chairman: 21
688.The oldest European fort in India was built by: The Portuguese
689.Kerala became the first fully literate state in India in the year: 1991
690.Kerala Panchayat Raj Act was brought into effect in Kerala in: 1994
691.KSRTC was brought into existence in: 1965
692.Madras Rubber Factory is at: Vadavathoor
693.PJ Antony got the Bharat Award in 1973 for the performance in the film: Nirmalyam
694.The country assisted for the construction of Idukky Dam completed in 1974, which is the first arch dam in India: Canada
695.The finance minister of Kerala who was instrumental in the launching of lottery in Kerala: PK Kunju
696.The first district in Kerala where DPEP was implemented in 1994: Malappuram
697.The first finance commission of Kerala was formed in: 1994
698.The first hydel project in Malabar area started in 1972: Kuttiadi
699.Malabar Cement Factory is at: Valayar
700.Naval Academy is situated at: Ezhimala
701.Srimulam Assembly was started functioning in: 1904
702.The first to make forts built in granite in Kerala history: The Portuguese
703.The Ananthavilasom Palace in Thiruvananthapuram was constructed during the reign of: VisakhamTirunal
704.The channel launched by CPM in Kerala: Kairali
705.The European power that built kottappuram fort in 1524: The Portugese
706.Travancore Cement Factory is situated at: Nattakom
707.Vakkom Maulavi started ‘Swadeshabhimani’ in: 1905
708.Where is Napier Museum in Kerala? Thiruvananthapuram
709.Which Palace in Thiruvananthapuram is the venue of Swati Music Festival? Kuthiramalika
710.Who constructed Kanakakkunnu Palace? Sri Mulam Tirunal
711.Who constructed Mattancherry Palace? The Portuguese
712.Who led Communist Party of India(CPI) in Kerala after the split? MN Govindan Nair
713.Who was the editor of Vivekodayam started publication in 1905 as the mouth piece of the SNDP Yogam? Kumaranasan
714.Who was the first secretary of the SNDP Yogam, formed in 1903? Kumaranasan
715.Who was the Governor of kerala when President’s rule was imposed for the first time in Kerala? B.RamakrishnaRao
716.Who was the last Chief Minister of Thiru Kochi whose resignation led to president’s rule: Panampilly Govinda Menon
717.Legislative body in the princely state of Cochin started functioning in: 1925
718.A popular ministry under Pattom Thanu Pillai assumed power in Travancore in: 1948
719.Chattampi Swamikal passed away at Panmana in Kollam district in: 1924
720.Cochin Port Trust was brought into existence in: 1964
721.CP Ramaswamy Iyer became the Dewan of Travancore in: 1936
722.Eravikulam ,the first national park in Kerala was brought into existence in: 1978
723.In which year AK Gopalan led ‘starvatiom march’ from Kannur to Madras with 32 followers? 1936
724.Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy was established in: 1958
725.KPAC (Kerala People’s Arts Club) was formed in: 1951
726.Malayalam television programmes were started from Thiruvananthapuram in: 1985
727.Mayyazhi was liberated from the French rule in: 1954
728.Name the first ship built at Cochin shipyard in 1980: Rani Padmini
729.Name the publication started by Muhammad Abdur Rehman Sahib from Kozhikode in 1924: Al Ameen
730.Panampilly Govindamenon became the prime minister of Cochin in: 1947
731.Radio station in Thiruvananthapuram was started functioning in: 1943
732.Sarada got national award for best actor in 1968 for the film: Thulabharam
733.Telecasting was started from Thiruvananthapuram in: 1982
734.The Cochin Stock Exchange was established in: 1978
735.The Cochin University was brought into existence in: 1971
736.The first movie in Kerala- Vigathakumaran was released in: 1928
737.The Kerala Press Academy was established in 1979 with ….. as its headquarters: Kochi
738.The Kerala Sashtra Sahitya Parishad was formed at Kozhikode in: 1962
739.The King Srimulam Tirunal of Travancore passed away in: 1924
740.The Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham started functioning based on Kottayam in: 1945
741.The second university of Kerala, the Calicut University was started fuctioning in: 1968
742.The year of commencement of Vaikom Satyagraha, the first Satyagraha in India against untouchablity? 1924
743.The year of Punnapra Vayalar agitation: 1946
744.Thumba Rocket launching station was started funtioning in: 1963
745.To which organisation, Thumba Rocket Launching Station was dedicated in 1968? UNO
746.Travacore and Cochin were integrated in: 1949
747.Udaya, the first film studio in Kerala was started funtioning at Alapuzha in: 1948
748.Who became the Chief Minister in TravancoreCochin after the first general election? AJ John
749.Who became the first Chairman of the Kerala Sahitya Academy in 1956? Sardar KM Panicker
750.Who established Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy in 1930? Vallathol Narayana Menon
751.Who got the first Odakkuzhal Award instituted by G.Sankara Kurup? Vennikkulam
752.Who pointed out the importance of Thattekkad for the first time which became a sanctuary in 1983? Salim Ali
753.Who was the first director of the Kerala Language Institute founded in 1968? NV Krishna Varrier
754.Who was the last chief minister of TravancoreCochin ? Panampilly Govindamenon
755.Who was the main leader of salt satyagraha in Kerala, which was organised as part of Civil Disobedience movement? K
Kelappan
756.Who wrote the first detective novel in MalayalamBhaskaramenon in 1924? Appan Thampuran
757.In which year Kottayam became the fully literate town in India? 1989
758.Adoor Gopalakrishnan got national award for best director in 1972 for his first feature film: Swayamvaram
759.EMS became the chief minister of Kerala for the second time in the year: 1967
760.G Sankarakurup got the first Gyanpeet Award for ‘Odakkuzhal’ for the year: 1965
761.In which district is the headquarters of Kottakkal Arya Vaidhya Sala? Malappuram
762.In which district is Vallarpadam Container Terminal? Ernakulam
763.In which year Kerala won Santosh Trophy for the first time? 1973
764.The European power that renovated Mattancherry Palace: The Dutch
765.The first chairman of Kerala Public Service Commission: V.K.Velayudhan
766.The first EMS ministry ruled for……. months: 28
767.The first European fort in India was built at: Kochi
768.The head office of Kerala Public Service Commission is at: Thiruvananthapuram
769.The King of Travancore who constructed the ‘Puthan Malika’ or ‘Kuthira Malika’ in Thiruvananthapuram: Swati Tirunal
770.The Koyikkal Palace where Numismatics Museum is functioning is situated at: Nedumangad
771.The first MLA to be disqualified under the antidefection law in 1990: R Balakrishna Pillai
772.The first private channel in Kerala which started functioning in 1993: Asianet
773.The foundation of the first biological park in India was laid in 1992 at: Agasthyarkutam
774.The headquarters of Central university in Kerala: Kazargod
775.The headquarters of the Mahathma Gandhi University is situated at: Athirampuzha
776.The Kerala State Electricity Board was established in: 1957
777.Where is Banana Research Centre? Kannara
778.Where is Cardomom Research Centre? Pampadumpara
779.Where is Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) is situated? Thiruvananthapuram
780.Where is Coffee Research Centre? Choondal
781.Where is Ginger Research Centre? Ambalavayal
782.The headquarters of Marketfed: Kochi
783.Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)is at: Thiruvananthapuram
784.Indian Telephone Industries is situted at: Kanjikode
785.Kerala Minerals and Metals is situated at: Chavara
786.PT Usha Coaching Centre is at: Thiruvananthapuram
787.The headquarters of CBI in Kerala: Kochi
788.The headquarters of Kerala Live Stock Development Corporation : Thiruvananthapuram
789.The headquarters of Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE): Thrissur
790.The headquarters of MILMA: Thiruvananthapuram
791.The headquarters of Serifed: Thiruvananthapuram
792.The headquarters of the Kerala State Horticultural Development Corporation: Thiruvananthapuram
793.Where is National Adventure Sports Academy? Devikulam
794.Usha School of Athletics is at: Koilandy
795.Kelappaji college of Agricultural Engineering and Technology is situated at: Thavanur
796.Cassue Research Centre is situated at: Anakkayam
797.Where is Napier Museum situated in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
798.Where is Vasthu Vidhya Gurukulam located? Aranmula
799.Forestry College is situated at: Vellanikkara
800.Arippa bird sanctuary is in the district of: Thiruvananthapuram
801.In which river Pallivasal, the first govt. owned hydel project in Kerala was built? Muthirappuzha
802.Kerala Drugs and Pharmaceuticals was established at: Kalavur
803.State Institute of Rural Development is situated at: Kottarakkara
804.The first concrete bridge in Kerala: Karamana
805.The first Grama Panchayat in kerala to get Swaraj Trophy: Kanhikuzhy
806.The first industrial establishement in Kerala to use electricity is Kannan Devan Company. It is in the district of: Idukky
807.The first artificial island in Kerala: Wellington
808.The first baby friendly grama panchayat in Kerala: Venganoor
809.The first community reserve in India: KadalundiVallikkunnu
810.Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) is in: Kasargod
811.Hindustan Insecticide factory is at: Aluva
812.Hindustan Latex factory is situated at: Peroorkada
813.Kerala Highway Research Institute is situated at: Thiruvananthapuram
814.Pepper Research Centre is situated at: Panniyur
815.The headquarters of Coir Board: Alappuzha
816.The headquarters of Kerala Civil Supplies Corporation: Ernakulam
817.The headquarters of the Kerala Books and Publication Society: Thrikkakkara
818.The Kerala Historical Museum is situated at: Edappally
819.The Regional Rubber Research Institute in Kerala is situated at: Kottayam
820.The three tier Panchayat Raj system was brought into practice in Kerala in the year: 1995
821.Where is Centre for Water Resources Development and Management situated? Kozhikode
822.Where is Kerala Forest Research Institute is situated? Peechi
823.Which district in Kerala became the first bachat district in Kerala in 1991? Ernakulam
824.The year of Peruman train tragedy in which more than 100 people were killed: 1988
825.The year of Kalalundy train tragedy:
826.Where is VK Krishnamenon Art Gallery? Kozhikode
827.In which district Kayamkulam Thermal Power station is situated? Alappuzha
828.Aromatic oil Research Centre is situated at: Odakkali
829.Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is situated at: Kochi
830.Hindustan Insecticides is at: Aluva
831.In which district is Pazhassi Raja Museum? Kozhikode
832.Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) is situated at: Mulankunnathkavu
833.Numismatics Museum in Thiruvananthapuram district is situated at: Nedumangad
834.Priyadarshini Planatarium is at: Thiruvananthapuram
835.The headquarters of COSTFORD: Thrissur
836.The headquarters of Pharmaceutical Corporation-Oushadi: Thrissur
837.The headquarters of Plantation Corporation: Kottayam
838.Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is situated at: Thumba
839.Where is Guru Gopinath Nadana Gramam? Thiruvananthapuram
840.Where is Malabar Cancer Centre situated? Thalassery
841.Who got the first best film actor award instituted by Govt of Kerala in 1969? Sathyan
842.Who led the formation of Kerala Congress in 1964? KM George
843.The headquarters of Palakkad Railway Division is at: Olavakkod
844.The headquarters of the Kerala Telecom Circle: Thiruvananthapuram
845.Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is situated at: Srikaryam (Thiruvananthapuram)
846.Equatorial Rocket Launching Station is situated at: Thumba
847.FACT factory is situated at: Udyogamandal
848.Kerala Police Academy is situated at: Ramavarmapuram
849.The Chitranjali Studio of Kerala State Film Development Corporation is at: Thiruvallam
850.The headquarters of Kerafed: Thiruvananthapuram
851.The headquarters of the Kannur University is at: Mangatuparambu
852.Where is Agronomic Research Station? Chalakkudi
853.The headquarters of Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham: Kottayam
854.The Kerala Language Institute is at: Thiruvananthapuram
855.The place in Wayanad district where Heritage Museum is situated? Amabalavayal
856.The place where stock exchange was established in 1978: Kochi
857.Thirurangadi, the centre of Malabar rebellion is in the district of: Malappuram
858.Where is Kerala Feeds situated? Kallettumkara
859.The first court in Kerala for narcotics trial was established at: Vadakara
860.The first English school in Malabar was established at: Thalassery
861.The first Export Processing Zone in Kerala: Kochi
862.The first gramapanchayat in Kerala which produce and distribute as its own? Mankulam
863.The first hanging bridge in Kerala: Punalur
864.The first Jewish synagogue in India was built at: Kodungallur
865.The first labour bank in Kerala is Akathethara in ……. district. Palakkad
866.The first no-tobacco district in Kerala: Kottayam
867.The first peacock sanctuary in Kerala: Chulannoor
868.The first private medical college in Kerala, TD Medical College was established in the district of: Alappuzha
869.The first reserve forest in Travancore: Konni
870.The first rubber estate in Kerala: Nilambur
871.The first tourism village in Kerala: Kumbalangi
872.The first wax museum in Kerala was setu up at: Thekkady
873.The place in Kerala where Jews settled for the first time: Kodungallur
874.The place where the first rubber based industrial establishement in Kerala was started: Thiruvananthapuram
875.The place where the first televison centre in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
876.GV Rajas Sports School, the first sports school in Kerala was established at: Thiruvananthapuram
877.Pallivasal, the first hydro electric project is in the district of: Idukky
878.The first wind power project in Kerala: Kanjikode
879.The place where Bible was published in Malayalam for the first time: Kottayam
880.The place where the first concrete bridge in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
881.The place where the first mobile court in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
882.The first news paper of Kerala was published from: Thalassery
883.The first post office in Kerala was established at: Alappuzha
884.The headquarters of the Malabar Special Police(MSP): Malappuram
885.The place where the first Homoeo Medical College in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
886.The venue of the first all Kerala political conference was: Ottappalam
887.Where is Veterinary Biologicals is situated? Palode
888.The place where the first Museum in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
889.Asramam tourist village is in the district of: Kollam
890.In which district is Viyyur Jail? Thrissur
891.The venue of the first all Kerala political conference held in 1921: Ottappalam
892.The venue of the first Malabar district conference held in 1916: Palakkad
893.Who presided over the first Malabar district conference held at Palakkad in 1916? Annie Besant
894.Agastyakutam, the first biological park is in the district of: Thiruvananthapuram
895.India’s first 100% computer literate village is Chamravattom in …. district: Malappuram
896.INS Dronacharya is situated at: Kochi
897.The first Ayurvedic mental hospital in India: Kottackal
898.The first city in Kerala where public transport system was introduced in 1938: Thiruvanananthapuram
899.The first college in Kerala was established at: Kottayam
900.The first lion safari park in Kerala was established at: Neyyar dam
901.The first meeting of ‘Vavootuyogam’ the ancestor organisation of SNDP Yogam was held at: Aruvippuram
902.The first speed post centre in Kerala was: Kochi
903.The first tiger reserve in Kerala: Periyar
904.The first town in Kerala to attain 100% literacy: Kottayam
905.INS Garuda is situated at: Kochi
906.The first radio station in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
907.The first FM radio station in Kerala: Kochi
908.The first railway line in Travancore: ShenkotaPunalur
909.The first rubberised road in Kerala connects Kottayam and…… Kumali
910.The first technopark in Kerala was established at: Thiruvananthapuram
911.The headquarters of Southern Naval Command: Kochi
912.The place in Kerala where engineering college was established for the first time: Thiruvananthapuram
913.The place in Kerala where telephone was established for the first time in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
914.The place where the first training college in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
915.The place where the first zoo in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
916.The place where the first women’s college in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
917.The places connected by the first railway line in Kerala: Tirur- Beppur
918.Udaya, the first studio in Kerala was established at: Alappuzha
919.The first tidal power project in India was established in: Vizhinjam
920.Cheramon Juma Masjid, the first mosque in Kerala: Kodungallur
921.In which district is Maniyar, the first private power project in Kerala? Pathanamthitta
922.James Dara established the first coir factory in Kerala in 1859 at: Alappuzha
923.Palayur Church,the first church built by St.Thomas is in the district of: Thrissur
924.Which is known as ‘Bhooloka Vaikuntam’? Thiruvananthapuram
925.Which is known as ‘the Gateway of Thekkady’? Kumily
926.Which place is called ‘the Guruvayoor of South Kerala’? Ambalappuzha
927.The headquarters of SNDP Yogam: Kollam
928.The headquarters of the Sri Sankara University: Kalady
929.The headquarters of Water Transport in Kerala: Alappuzha
930.The place in Kerala where fine arts college was established for the first time: Thiruvananthapuram
931.The place where the first jail in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
932.The place where the first international air port in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
933.Where is Travancore Plywood Industries? Punalur
934.Headquarters of Nair Service Society is at: Perunna
935.The headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram railway division: Thiruvananthapuram
936.The first panchayat in Kerala to start decentralised planning for the first time: Kalliassery
937.In which district Thakazhy museum is situated?Alappuzha
938.Rice Research Centre is situated at: Pattambi
939.The first arch dam in India: Idukky
940.The first city corporation in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
941.The first diesel power project in Kerala: Brahmapuram
942.The first eco-tourism project in India was established at: Thenmala
943.The first English school in the princely state of Cochin was started at: ) Mattanchery
944.The first light house in western coast was established in 1862 at: Alappuzha
945.The first national park in Kerala: Iravikulam
946.Maramon convention is held on the banks of the river: Pamba
947.Pamba drains into: Vembanad lake
948.The first bakery in Kerala was started at: Thalassey
949.The first balapanchayat in Kerala: Nedumabassery
950.The first butterfly park in India: Thenmala
951.The first total sanitation Panchayat in Kerala: Pothukal
952.The first wild life sanctuary in Kerala: Thekkady
953.The headquarters of Kerala State Bamboo Corporation: Angamali
954.The headquarters of Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation: Athani
955.The headquarters of Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation: Kochi
956.The place where the first Sanskrit College in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
957.The place where the first escalator in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
958.The place where the first sea food park in Kerala was established: Aroor
959.Which is the first boat race in Kerala which marks the beginning of the season of boat race in Kerala: Chambakkulam
960.The first thermal plant in Kerala with nafta as the fuel: Kayamkulam
961.The first coir village in Kerala: Vayalar
962.The first paper mill in Kerala was established at: Punalur
963.The first rubber park in Kerala: Airapuram
964.The first women’s police station in Kerala: Kozhikode
965.The first cities in Kerala that were connected with STD facility: Thiruvananthapuram- Kottayam
966.The first completely electrified gramapanchayat in Kerala: Kannadi
967.The first computerised Taluk office in India: Ottappalam
968.The first constituency in which electronic voting machine was used: Paravur
969.The first court in Kerala for abkari trial was established at: Kottarakkara
970.The first DNA bar coding centre in India: Thiruvananthapuram
971.The first e-districts in Kerala: Palakkad and Kannur
972.The first medical college in Cooperative sector in Kerala: Pariyaram
973.The first peafowl sanctuary in Kerala: Choolannur
974.The first telephone exchange (1923)in Kerala: Ernakulam
975.The headquarers of the Forest Development Corporation: Kottayam
976.The headquarters of Kerala State Handloom Development Corporation: Kannur
977.The headquarters of Konkani Bhasha Bhavan in Kerala: Kochi
978.The headquarters of National Institute of Technology, the first deemed university in Kerala: Chathamangalam
979.The place known as Land of 3’C’s- Land of Cake, Land of Cricket, Land of Circus? Thalassery
980.The place where the first government hospital in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
981.The place where the first government press in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
982.The place where the first permanent Lok Adalat in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
983.The Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute is situated at: Palode
984.Which constituency was represented by EMS Namboothirippadu in the first Kerala Legislative Assembly? Neeleswaram
985.Malayalam Research Centre is situated at: Tirur
986.Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology is at: Thiruvananthapuram
987.The first limited company in Kerala: Punalur Paper Mill
988.The first medical college in Kerala was established at: Thiruvananthapuram
989.The first open jail in Kerala was started functioning at…..in Thiruvananthapuram district : Kattakkada
990.The first polio-free district in India: Pathanamthitta
991.The first private power station in Kerala: Maniyar
992.The first texile mill in Kerala was established in 1881 at: Kollam
993.The headquarters of Kerala Financial Corporation: Thiruvananthapuram
994.The headquarters of Southern Air Command: Thiruvananthapuram
995.The headquarters of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board: Thiruvananthapuram
996.The headquarters of the Rubber Board: Kottayam
997.The place where the first Cyber police station in Kerala was established: Thiruvananthapuram
998.The Police Museum in Kerala is situated at: Kollam
999.The first women’s jail in Kerala was started at: Neyyatinkara
1000. The Dewan of Travancore who selected Alappuzha as the centre of his activities: Raja Kesavadas