General Knowledge (GK) questions on Kerala sate, culture, geography, nature, Art, Literature and Sports

🏫 General Knowledge for Students

🌴 About Kerala

1. What is the capital of Kerala?
➡️ Thiruvananthapuram

2. Who is known as the Father of Modern Kerala?
➡️ Sri Narayana Guru

3. Which is the largest district in Kerala by area?
➡️ Idukki

4. Which is the smallest district in Kerala?
➡️ Alappuzha

5. What is the official language of Kerala?
➡️ Malayalam

6. Which is the state animal of Kerala?
➡️ Elephant

7. What is the state bird of Kerala?
➡️ Great Hornbill (Vezhambal)

8. What is the state flower of Kerala?
➡️ Golden Shower (Konna)

9. What is the state tree of Kerala?
➡️ Coconut Tree

10. What is the nickname of Kerala?
➡️ God’s Own Country

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🏛️ History and Culture

11. Who was the first Chief Minister of Kerala?
➡️ E. M. S. Namboodiripad

12. Which festival is known as the festival of flowers in Kerala?
➡️ Onam

13. Who wrote the Malayalam epic “Adhyatma Ramayanam”?
➡️ Thunchath Ezhuthachan

14. Who was known as the Lion of Kerala?
➡️ K. Kelappan

15. Where is the Padmanabhaswamy Temple located?
➡️ Thiruvananthapuram

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🌊 Geography and Nature

16. Which river is known as the lifeline of Kerala?
➡️ Bharathapuzha (Ponnani River)

17. How many districts are there in Kerala?
➡️ 14

18. Which is the longest river in Kerala?
➡️ Periyar River

19. Which is the highest peak in Kerala?
➡️ Anamudi

20. Which is the largest lake in Kerala?
➡️ Vembanad Lake

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🎭 Art, Literature & Sports

21. Which art form of Kerala uses colorful masks and costumes?
➡️ Kathakali

22. Which is the classical dance form of Kerala performed by women?
➡️ Mohiniyattam

23. Who is known as the father of Malayalam literature?
➡️ Ezhuthachan

24. Which sport is associated with the Nehru Trophy?
➡️ Vallamkali (Boat Race)

25. Who was the first Malayali to win an Olympic medal?
➡️ P. T. Usha (Honorary title — “Payyoli Express”)

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🧠 Mixed GK

26. Which is the first IT park in India located in Kerala?
➡️ Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram

27. Which is the first fully literate district in Kerala?
➡️ Kottayam

28. When was Kerala formed?
➡️ November 1, 1956

29. Which is the first airport in Kerala?
➡️ Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

30. Who is known as Kerala Gandhi?
➡️ K. Kelappan