Kerala Economy — Crops, Industries, Trade

Q1.Kerala produces approximately what % of India's rubber?

A. 50% B. 70% C. 90% D. 100%

Q2.The 'King of Spices' is:

A. Cardamom B. Pepper C. Cinnamon D. Clove

Q3.Coir industry in Kerala is centred in:

A. Kottayam B. Alappuzha C. Kochi D. Kozhikode

Q4.The Rubber Board of India is headquartered at:

A. Thiruvananthapuram B. Kottayam C. Kochi D. Idukki

Q5.Cashew processing is mainly done in:

A. Thrissur B. Kollam C. Palakkad D. Kannur

Q6.Kerala's HDI ranking among Indian states is:

A. 2nd B. 3rd C. 1st D. 5th

Q7.The 'Kerala Model of Development' is known for:

A. High GDP, low social indicators B. Low GDP, high social indicators C. High GDP, high social indicators D. Low both

Q8.Cardamom Hills are in which district?

A. Wayanad B. Palakkad C. Idukki D. Thrissur

Q9.Gulf remittances contribute significantly to Kerala's economy from:

A. Europe B. USA C. Middle East D. Japan

Q10.The Kerala Land Reform Act was passed in:

A. 1957 B. 1963 C. 1969 D. 1975

Q11.Munnar is famous for:

A. Rubber B. Tea C. Cashew D. Pepper

Q12.Wayanad is known for:

A. Tea only B. Coffee and spices C. Rubber only D. Rice only

Q13.Fish production in Kerala mainly comes from:

A. Freshwater only B. Marine only C. Both marine and freshwater D. Imported

Q14.The Spices Board of India is headquartered at:

A. Thiruvananthapuram B. Kottayam C. Kochi D. Kozhikode

Q15.Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' because of:

A. Spice cultivation B. Rice/paddy cultivation C. Rubber cultivation D. Tea cultivation