General Knowledge Questions about Kerala

Politics and Governance

  1. Q: How many Lok Sabha seats does Kerala have?
    A: 20
  2. Q: How many members are there in the Kerala Legislative Assembly?
    A: 140
  3. Q: What is the term length for a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly?
    A: 5 years
  4. Q: Which political party is currently in power in Kerala? (As of 2024)
    A: Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))
  5. Q: Who was the first woman Minister in Kerala?
    A: K.R. Gouri Amma
  6. Q: Which body is responsible for conducting Panchayat elections in Kerala?
    A: Kerala State Election Commission
  7. Q: Which act governs the municipalities in Kerala?
    A: Kerala Municipality Act, 1994
  8. Q: Who appoints the Governor of Kerala?
    A: President of India
  9. Q: What is the primary role of the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)?
    A: Conducting examinations for recruitment to state services
  10. Q: Who is the current Governor of Kerala? (As of 2024)
    A: Arif Mohammad Khan

Science and Technology

  1. Q: Which institute in Kerala focuses on agricultural research?
    A: Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
  2. Q: Which renewable energy source is primarily harnessed in Kerala?
    A: Solar energy
  3. Q: What is the main focus of research at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Kerala?
    A: Higher education and research in science and technology
  4. Q: Which organization in Kerala is involved in space research?
    A: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
  5. Q: What is the primary goal of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB)?
    A: Monitoring and controlling pollution
  6. Q: Which Kerala-based IT park promotes information technology and startups?
    A: Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram
  7. Q: What is the primary focus of the Kerala State Innovation Council?
    A: Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
  8. Q: Which Kerala-based institute is renowned for studies in fisheries and marine sciences?
    A: Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT)
  9. Q: What technological initiative aims to provide digital governance in Kerala?
    A: e-Kerala
  10. Q: Which Kerala-based university focuses on legal studies and research?
    A: National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS)
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