General Knowledge Questions about Kerala

Literature and Arts

  1. Q: Who is known as the ‘Mahakavi’ of Malayalam literature?
    A: Kumaran Asan
  2. Q: Which Malayalam writer won the Jnanpith Award for his contribution to literature?
    A: M.T. Vasudevan Nair
  3. Q: What is the main theme of the literary works of O.V. Vijayan?
  4. A: Social and political issues
  1. Q: Which Kerala poet is known for his work on the epics of Malayalam literature?
    A: Vailoppilly Sreedhara Menon
  2. Q: What is the traditional dance form of Kerala that involves storytelling through facial expressions and elaborate costumes?
    A: Kathakali
  3. Q: What is the primary focus of the Kerala Kala Mandalam?
    A: Promoting traditional art forms and performing arts
  4. Q: Which Kerala-based artist is known for his modernist paintings and contributions to the art scene?
    A: Raja Ravi Varma
  5. Q: What is the name of the traditional Kerala art form involving intricate masks and costumes?
    A: Theyyam
  6. Q: Which Malayalam writer is known for his works on social reform and humanism?
    A: C.V. Raman Pillai
  7. Q: Which Kerala-based literary festival celebrates Malayalam literature and art?
    A: Kerala Literature Festival (KLF)
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