Quiz 10

Which spice is called the "Black Gold" (Kartha Ponnu) in Malayalam?

• Cumin

• Salt

• Turmeric

• Pepper

Which district in Kerala is famous for its coir industries?

• Thiruvananthapuram

• Idukki

• Kannur

• Alappuzha

The headquarters of coir board is in:

• Alappuzha

• Idukki

• Kannur

• Thiruvananthapuram

What is coir made from?

• Black Pepper

• Coconut

• Coconut husk

• Rice

What is the first bird sanctuary in Kerala?

• Iravikulam

• Thattekkad

• Neyyar

• Peruvannamoozhi

Where Kerala Forest Research Institute is located?

• Peechi

• Vellayni

• Mannuthy

• Pangode

Who was known as Kerala Simham (Lion of Kerala)?

• Marthanda Verma

• Tippu Sultan

• Pazhassi Raja

• Velu Thampi Dalawa

Who was the youngest Chief Minister of Kerala?

• K. Karunakaran

• A. K. Antony

• Umman Chandi

• E. K. Nayanar

Who is the eldest Chief Minister of Kerala?

(Hint: He was 83 when he became Kerala Chief Minister in 2006.)

• E. K. Nayanaar

• K. Karunakaran

• E. M. S Namboothirippad

• V. S. Achuthanandan

What is the hottest place in Kerala?

• Punalur

• Palakkad

• Marayoor

• Beppore