Kerala lies on the Malabar coast of southwestern India and was formed on 1 November 1956. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital, and the state is known for backwaters, spice trade history, and high literacy traditions.
Kerala GK Questions with Answers PDF
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| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 1 November 1956 (States Reorganisation Act) |
| Official language(s) | Malayalam |
| Public Service Commission | Kerala PSC |
| Flagship exam | Kerala PSC Degree / Degree Level / Various cadres |
Focus your revision on: Malabar and Travancore history · Backwaters and coastal geography · Spice and plantation economy · Kerala PSC recruitment system · Onam and cultural traditions.
Kerala GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Kerala?
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram - On which date was Kerala formed as a state?
Answer: 1 November 1956 - Which language is the official language of Kerala?
Answer: Malayalam - Which Public Service Commission conducts Kerala government recruitment on a large scale?
Answer: Kerala Public Service Commission - Which Kerala network of lagoons is famous for houseboat tourism?
Answer: Backwaters (Alleppey-Kumarakom region) - Which classical dance form of Kerala uses elaborate makeup and costumes?
Answer: Kathakali - Which port city on the Malabar coast was historically important for spice trade?
Answer: Kochi (Cochin) - Which annual harvest festival is widely celebrated in Kerala?
Answer: Onam - Which mountain range runs along the eastern border of Kerala?
Answer: Western Ghats - Which wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is associated with Periyar lake and elephants?
Answer: Periyar Tiger Reserve
How to prepare for Kerala PSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for Kerala PSC Degree / Degree Level / Various cadres. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Kerala GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for Kerala PSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for Kerala PSC Degree / Degree Level / Various cadres. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Kerala GK?
Malabar and Travancore history; Backwaters and coastal geography; Spice and plantation economy; Kerala PSC recruitment system; Onam and cultural traditions.