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Kerala Static GK: Top 100 Important Questions

1. Basic Facts & Symbols

When was the state of Kerala formed? – Ans: 1 November 1956.
Which state was merged with Malabar to form Kerala? – Ans: Travancore-Cochin.
What is the capital of Kerala? – Ans: Thiruvananthapuram.
Official Language of Kerala? – Ans: Malayalam.
State Animal of Kerala? – Ans: Indian Elephant.
State Bird of Kerala? – Ans: Great Hornbill.
State Tree of Kerala? – Ans: Coconut Tree.
State Flower of Kerala? – Ans: Kanikkonna (Golden Shower Tree).
State Fish of Kerala? – Ans: Pearl Spot (Karimeen).
State Fruit of Kerala? – Ans: Jackfruit.
Who was the first Chief Minister of Kerala? – Ans: E. M. S. Namboodiripad.
Who was the first Governor of Kerala? – Ans: B. Ramakrishna Rao.
Total number of districts in Kerala? – Ans: 14.
Which is the largest district by area? – Ans: Palakkad.
Which is the smallest district by area? – Ans: Alappuzha.

2. Geography & Nature

Highest peak in Kerala (and South India)? – Ans: Anamudi.
Which is the longest river in Kerala? – Ans: Periyar River.
Which is the second longest river? – Ans: Bharatapuzha.
Largest lake in Kerala? – Ans: Vembanad Lake.
Which district is known as the ‘Land of 14 Hairpin Bends’? – Ans: Wayanad (Thamarassery Churam).
The only district in Kerala with no coastline or forest? – Ans: Alappuzha (Note: It has vast wetlands).
Which is the southernmost river in Kerala? – Ans: Neyyar.
Silent Valley National Park is located in which district? – Ans: Palakkad.
Where is Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary located? – Ans: Thekkady (Idukki).
Which district is known as the ‘Spice Garden of Kerala’? – Ans: Idukki.
What is the name of the highest waterfall in Kerala? – Ans: Athirappilly Falls.
Vembanad Lake is famous for which event? – Ans: Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
Which city is known as the ‘Venice of the East’? – Ans: Alappuzha.
Which pass connects Kerala (Palakkad) to Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore)? – Ans: Palakkad Gap.
Which is the smallest river in Kerala? – Ans: Manjeshwaram Puzha.

3. History & Culture

Vasco da Gama landed in India at which place in Kerala? – Ans: Kappad (Kozhikode) in 1498.
Who is known as the ‘Father of Malayalam Language’? – Ans: Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan.
The famous Vaikom Satyagraha (1924) was related to? – Ans: Temple entry for untouchables.
Who led the ‘Salt Satyagraha’ in Kerala? – Ans: K. Kelappan (Kerala Gandhi).
The Moplah Rebellion (1921) took place in which region? – Ans: Malabar.
Who founded the ‘Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam’ (SNDP)? – Ans: Sree Narayana Guru.
The traditional martial art of Kerala? – Ans: Kalaripayattu.
Which classical dance of Kerala is famous for its elaborate makeup? – Ans: Kathakali.
Which dance is known as the ‘Poetry in Motion’? – Ans: Mohiniyattam.
The harvest festival of Kerala? – Ans: Onam.
The New Year festival of Kerala? – Ans: Vishu.
Sabarimala Temple is dedicated to which deity? – Ans: Lord Ayyappa.
Which king of Travancore dedicated his kingdom to Lord Padmanabha? – Ans: Marthanda Varma (Trippadidanam).
The first mosque in India? – Ans: Cheraman Juma Mosque (Kodungallur).
Which European power was defeated by Marthanda Varma in the Battle of Colachel? – Ans: The Dutch (1741).

4. National Parks & Wildlife

How many National Parks are there in Kerala? – Ans: 5.
Eravikulam National Park is famous for which animal? – Ans: Nilgiri Tahr.
Where is Thattekad Bird Sanctuary located? – Ans: Ernakulam (founded by Dr. Salim Ali).
Pampadum Shola is the ______ national park in Kerala. – Ans: Smallest.
The first tiger reserve in Kerala? – Ans: Periyar Tiger Reserve.

5. Economy & Administration

Which district has the highest literacy rate? – Ans: Kottayam.
The first fully literate district in India? – Ans: Ernakulam.
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Kerala? – Ans: 20.
How many Rajya Sabha seats? – Ans: 9.
Total seats in the Kerala Legislative Assembly? – Ans: 140.
Which city is the ‘Financial Capital’ of Kerala? – Ans: Kochi.
The first IT park in India? – Ans: Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram).
Which district is the leading producer of Rubber? – Ans: Kottayam.
India’s first international transshipment terminal? – Ans: Vallarpadam (Kochi).
The largest hydro-electric project in Kerala? – Ans: Idukki Arch Dam.

6. Famous Personalities

Who is known as the ‘Lion of Kerala’? – Ans: Pazhassi Raja.
Who is known as ‘Kerala Vyasa’? – Ans: Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran.
First Keralite to win the Jnanpith Award? – Ans: G. Sankara Kurup.
PT Usha, the famous athlete, is known as? – Ans: Payyoli Express.
Who wrote the famous novel ‘Indulekha’? – Ans: O. Chandu Menon.
First woman judge of the Supreme Court from Kerala? – Ans: Justice M. Fathima Beevi.
Adi Shankara was born at which place? – Ans: Kalady.
Who is known as the ‘Political Father of Travancore’? – Ans: G. P. Pillai.
Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize for which book set in Kerala? – Ans: The God of Small Things.
Who is the current Chief Minister (2026)? – Ans: Pinarayi Vijayan.

7. Miscellaneous

Which district is known as the ‘Gateway of Kerala’? – Ans: Ernakulam/Kochi.
What is the sex ratio of Kerala (as per 2011 census)? – Ans: 1084 females per 1000 males (Highest in India).
Which is the first digital state in India? – Ans: Kerala.
The world’s first solar-powered airport? – Ans: Cochin International Airport (CIAL).
The first baby-friendly state in the world? – Ans: Kerala.
Which city is known as the ‘Cashew Capital of the World’? – Ans: Kollam.
Where is the headquarters of the Kerala High Court? – Ans: Kochi.
The ‘Land of Looms and Lores’? – Ans: Kannur.
Which district is known as the ‘Granary of Kerala’? – Ans: Palakkad.
The cultural capital of Kerala? – Ans: Thrissur.
Famous festival of Thrissur? – Ans: Thrissur Pooram.
The traditional boat of Kerala? – Ans: Chundan Vallam (Snake Boat).
Which place is known as the ‘Land of Three Seas’? – Ans: Kanyakumari (though in TN, often asked in southern context; in Kerala, Kochi/Alappuzha are key ports).
First 100% primary literate state in India? – Ans: Kerala.
Which district has the longest coastline? – Ans: Kannur.
Which district has no railway line? – Ans: Wayanad and Idukki.
The longest National Highway in Kerala? – Ans: NH 66 (formerly NH 17).
Where is the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) located? – Ans: Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
The first railway service in Kerala started between? – Ans: Tirur and Beypore (1861).
Which is the most populous district? – Ans: Malappuram.
The least populous district? – Ans: Wayanad.
Which district is known as the ‘Necklace of Kerala’? – Ans: Ernakulam.
Malayalam language belongs to which language family? – Ans: Dravidian.
Which island in Kerala is the smallest inhabited island? – Ans: Pathiramanal.
The first newspaper in Malayalam? – Ans: Rajya Samacharam.
Who was the first woman minister of Kerala? – Ans: K. R. Gouri Amma.
The ‘Land of Letters, Latex, and Lakes’? – Ans: Kottayam.
Which temple is known for its “Billion Dollar Treasure”? – Ans: Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Which is the easternmost district? – Ans: Wayanad.
What is the literacy rate of Kerala (approx)? – Ans: 94%.