Kerala Geography — Districts, Rivers, Dams

Question 1

The northernmost district of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Kasaragod is the northernmost district of Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Kannur

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Kozhikode

Question 2

The newest district in Kerala (formed in 1982) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Pathanamthitta was formed in 1982 from parts of Kollam, Alappuzha, and Idukki.‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Malappuram

Question 3

The river on which Idukki Dam is built:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Idukki Dam is on the Periyar River in Idukki district. ‌​‍It is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Question 4

The largest freshwater lake in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake (Kollam) is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. ‌​‍Vembanad is the longest (but brackish).

Answer

Vembanad

Answer

Ashtamudi

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Periyar Lake

Question 5

The 'Venice of the East' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha is called the 'Venice of the East' due to its network of backwaters and canals.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kozhikode

Question 6

Anamudi peak is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Anamudi (2,695 m) is in Idukki district, within Eravikulam National Park.‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Palakkad

Answer

Thrissur

Question 7

The most populated district in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Malappuram is the most populated district in Kerala (Census 2011).‌​‍

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Thrissur

Question 8

Wayanad is the only district without:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coastline — Wayanad is the only Kerala district without a coastline — it is an inland hill district.‌​‍

Answer

Mountains

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Rivers

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Forests

Question 9

Banasura Sagar Dam is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is the largest earth dam in India.‌​‍

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Palakkad

Answer

Thrissur

Question 10

How many rivers does Kerala have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — Kerala has 44 rivers — 41 flowing west into the Arabian Sea, 3 flowing east.‌​‍

Answer

34

Answer

38

Answer

50

Question 11

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the Cultural Capital — home of Thrissur Pooram and rich cultural heritage.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

Question 12

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indian Elephant and Tiger — Periyar in Idukki is famous for Indian Elephants and Tigers (it's a Tiger Reserve).‌​‍

Answer

Nilgiri Tahr

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Asiatic Lion

Question 13

The second longest river in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Bharathapuzha (209 km, also called Nila) is the second longest after Periyar (244 km).‌​‍

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Answer

Kabini

Question 14

Ernakulam district's headquarters is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi is the headquarters of Ernakulam district. ‌​‍Kochi is also Kerala's commercial capital.

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Aluva

Answer

Thrippunithura

Question 15

The Neelakurinji flowers bloom once every:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 years — Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) blooms once every 12 years in the hills of Munnar (Idukki).‌​‍

Answer

5 years

Answer

8 years

Answer

15 years

Kerala Geography — Districts, Rivers, Dams