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 | |
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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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