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Kerala Economy | Set 1
1. The biggest city in Kerala is;
A. thiruvananthapuram
B. kochi
C. kozhikode
D. none
Correct : B. kochi
2. The productive sector include:
A. agriculture
B. industry
C. both
D. none
Correct : C. both
3. The total land area of Kerala is:
A. 37,863 sq km
B. 36,863 sq km
C. 39,863 sq km
D. 38,863 sq km
Correct : D. 38,863 sq km
4. In the size of land area Kerala was in the :
A. 20th position.
B. 25th position.
C. 21st position.
D. 15thposition.
Correct : C. 21st position.
5. The contribution of Primary sector to the GSDP in Kerala in 2011-12 is:
A. 9.48
B. 20.22
C. 70.30
D. none
Correct : A. 9.48
6. The growth rate of Kerala’s primary sector in 2011-12 is:
A. -0.73%
B. 7.03%
C. 11.81%
D. none
Correct : A. -0.73%
7. According to the 2011 census Kerala’s population is;
A. 3,18,87,677
B. 3,33,87,677
C. 3,40,17,677
D. 3,13,87,677
Correct : B. 3,33,87,677
8. The district with highest GSDP in Kerala in 2011-12 is:
A. thiruvananthapuram
B. ernakulam
C. kozhikode
D. wayanad
Correct : B. ernakulam
9. The growth rate of Kerala economy in 2011-12 is:
A. 8.7
B. 7.8
C. 6.9
D. 9.51
Correct : D. 9.51
10. The growth rate of per capita income in the Kerala economy in 2011-12 is:
A. 8.75
B. 6.33
C. 6.9
D. 8.33
Correct : A. 8.75
11. The contribution of the tertiary sector to the Kerala economy in 2011-12 is:
A. 17.33
B. 11.06
C. 20.13
D. 70.33
Correct : D. 70.33
12. The largest contributor to the state economy in 2011-12 is:
A. primary
B. secondary
C. tertiary
D. none
Correct : C. tertiary
13. The Poorest district in Kerala is::
A. ernakulam
B. wayanad
C. malappuram
D. idukki
Correct : B. wayanad
14. The Kerala state was formed in:
A. 1954
B. 1955
C. 1956
D. 1957
Correct : C. 1956
15. The Lowest growth rate was shown by the district in Kerala in 2011-12 is:
A. ernakulam
B. wayanad
C. malappuram
D. idukki
Correct : D. idukki
16. The District with highest PCI in Kerala is:
A. ernakulam
B. wayanad
C. malappuram
D. idukki
Correct : A. ernakulam
17. The District with lowest PCI in Kerala is:
A. ernakulam
B. wayanad
C. malappuram
D. idukki
Correct : C. malappuram
18. The contribution of productive sector in Kerala is:
A. 29.70%
B. 70.30%
C. 48%
D. 58%
Correct : A. 29.70%
19. The poverty ratio of Kerala in 2009-10 estimate is:
A. 12.1%
B. 12%
C. 29.80
D. none
Correct : B. 12%
20. The urban poverty ratio of Kerala in 2009-10 is:
A. 12.1%
B. 12%
C. 29.80
D. none
Correct : A. 12.1%
21. Human Development Index was originally devised by:
A. . amartya sen
B. . k.n.raj
C. . mahabub ul haq
D. sudhir anand
Correct : C. . mahabub ul haq
22. .HDI of Kerala in according to Human Development Report 2011 is:
A. . 0.790
B. 0.773
C. 0.83333
D. 0.625
Correct : A. . 0.790
23. Which of the following is not an NSSO definition of Unemployment?
A. . current weekly status
B. . current daily status
C. . educated unemployment
D. usual status of unemployment
Correct : C. . educated unemployment
24. HDI in Kerala in 2001 was:
A. . 0.66
B. 0.773
C. 0.83333
D. 0.625
Correct : B. 0.773
25. How much was the crude birth rate in 1950 -51 in Kerala:
A. . 44 per thousand
B. . 28 per thousand
C. . 15 per thousand
D. . 25 per thousand
Correct : A. . 44 per thousand
26. PQLI in Kerala is
A. low
B. medium
C. high
D. none of these
Correct : C. high
27. Which district has the highest population as per 2001 census?
A. . kozhikode
B. . malappuram
C. . pathanamthitta
D. .kollam
Correct : B. . malappuram
28. How much is the work force participation rate in Kerala in 2001.
A. . 32.3
B. . 33.2
C. . 1.3
D. . 32.1
Correct : A. . 32.3
29. Mention the state having highest density of population as per 2001 census
A. . kerala
B. . punjab
C. . bihar
D. . west bengal
Correct : D. . west bengal
30. Mention the reason for high life expectancy at birth:
A. . low infant and child mortality
B. . low infant and high child mortality
C. . high infant and low child mortality
D. . low birth rate.
Correct : A. . low infant and child mortality
31. Name the district with highest sex ratio in Kerala as per 2011 census
A. . pathanamthitta
B. . kannur
C. . malappuram
D. . wayanad
Correct : B. . kannur
32. Which of the following is used to measure HDI?
A. . life expectancy
B. . standard of living
C. . literacy rate
D. . all of the above
Correct : D. . all of the above
33. In the first stage of demographic transition death rates are:
A. . moderate
B. . high
C. . low
D. . none of these
Correct : B. . high
34. Election to the three tier Panchayati Raj was held first in:
A. 1995
B. 1985
C. 2001
D. 1991.
Correct : A. 1995
35. Which district has the highest population as per 2011 census?
A. . kozhikode
B. . malappuram
C. . pathanamthitta
D. .kollam
Correct : B. . malappuram
36. Name the district with lowest sex ratio in Kerala as per 2011 census
A. . pathanamthitta
B. . idukki
C. . malappuram
D. . wayanad
Correct : B. . idukki
37. Which of the following is not included for measuring HDI?
A. . life expectancy
B. . standard of living
C. . literacy rate
D. . sex ratio
Correct : D. . sex ratio
38. In the first stage of demographic transition birth rates are:
A. . moderate
B. . high
C. . low
D. . none of these
Correct : B. . high
39. The study: “Poverty, Unemplyment and Development Policy : A case study of selected issues with Reference to Kerala” was conducted by:
A. uno
B. cds
C. world bank
D. planning commission
Correct : B. cds
40. Majority of the rural workers are employed as:
A. white collar workers
B. blue collar workers
C. permanent workers
D. casual workers
Correct : D. casual workers
41. UNDP recommended a development Index, which is known as
A. hdi
B. pqli
C. sdi
D. none
Correct : A. hdi
42. Life expectancy, ---- and literacy rate are the components of HDI:
A. infant mortality
B. standard of living
C. maternal mortality
D. none
Correct : B. standard of living
43. According to 2011 census, the district having highest population density in Kerala is:
A. malappuram
B. alapuzha
C. ernakulam
D. thiruvananthapuram
Correct : B. alapuzha
44. The district in Kerala having the highest growth rate of population during 2001-2011.
A. malappuram
B. kollam)
C. ernakulam
D. thiruvananthapuram
Correct : A. malappuram
45. The percentage of forest to the total geographical area in Kerala is:
A. 28%
B. 23%
C. 36%
D. 40%
Correct : A. 28%
46. The total geographical area of Kerala in 2011-12 is:
A. 1081509 ha
B. 3886287ha
C. 399924ha
D. none
Correct : B. 3886287ha
47. The total cropped area in Kerala to the total geographical area is
A. 21%
B. 90%
C. 68%
D. 40%
Correct : C. 68%
48. Among the total crops which covers the largest area in 2011-12 ?
A. rice
B. rubber
C. arecanut
D. coconut
Correct : D. coconut
49. The percentage of food crops to the total crops in Kerala in 2011-12 is :
A. 40%
B. 10.8%
C. 32.5%
D. none
Correct : B. 10.8%
50. Among the total crops which has highest productivity in 2011-12 ?
A. rice
B. rubber
C. tapioca
D. coconut
Correct : C. tapioca
51. Among the total crops which has highest production in 2011-12 ?
A. rice
B. banana
C. tapioca
D. rubber
Correct : D. rubber
52. Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment ) act was came into force in:
A. 1970
B. 1969
C. 1956
D. 1974
Correct : A. 1970
53. The first factory in Kerala was started at:
A. allappuzha
B. quilon
C. kozhikode
D. none
Correct : B. quilon
54. The golden era of Kerala’s industrial development is related with:
A. zamoodiri
B. tipusulthan
C. sir.c.p
D. none
Correct : C. sir.c.p
55. The total number of PSEs in Kerala is:
A. 102
B. 67
C. 144
D. 44
Correct : D. 44
56. The number of Public Joint stock Companies in Kerala as on 2012 March is
A. 7
B. 67
C. 11
D. 23
Correct : A. 7
57. The largest agro based industry in Kerala is:
A. handloom
B. coir
C. bamboo
D. none
Correct : B. coir
58. The First Technology Park in India is:
A. cyber park
B. infopark
C. technopark
D. none
Correct : C. technopark
59. Keltron was founded in
A. 1970
B. 1969
C. 1956
D. 1973
Correct : D. 1973
60. Tourism was recognized as an industry in Kerala
A. 1970
B. 1986
C. 2000
D. 1991
Correct : B. 1986
61. Leading tourist destination in Kerala is:
A. thiruvananthapuram
B. ernakulam
C. pathanamthitta
D. none
Correct : B. ernakulam
62. The percentage of contribution of tourism to GSDP in Kerala in2011-12 is:
A. 21%
B. 10.8%
C. 9%
D. none
Correct : C. 9%
63. The lion’s share of trade operations in the State is taking place through:
A. railway
B. airways
C. both
D. cochin port
Correct : D. cochin port
64. Among the items which is highest exportable value product?
A. cashew kernels
B. tea
C. spices
D. none
Correct : A. cashew kernels
65. Kerala was top in the production of:
A. rice
B. banana
C. rubber
D. all
Correct : A. rice
66. The District Primary Education Program (DPEP) introduced in the State during:
A. 1994-95
B. 1995-96
C. 1996-97
D. 1998-99
Correct : A. 1994-95
67. The district with largest number of out-migrants from Kerala is:
A. kottayam
B. ernakulam
C. palakkad
D. malappuram
Correct : C. palakkad
68. The single largest source market of Kerala for foreign tourist visits is:
A. united kingdom
B. usa
C. uae
D. none
Correct : A. united kingdom
69. The largest number of emigrants originated from:
A. kottayam
B. ernakulam
C. palakkad
D. malappuram
Correct : D. malappuram
70. Kerala Migration Survey 2011 is conducted by:
A. kerala government
B. planning board
C. cds
D. none
Correct : C. cds
71. Which is referred as the heath paradox in Kerala:
A. good health at high cost
B. good health at low cost
C. both incorrect
D. none
Correct : B. good health at low cost
72. The threats to Tourism industry in Kerala does not include:
A. global warming
B. changing weather patterns
C. safety
D. all
Correct : D. all
73. The Couple protection rate in Kerala according to the 2011 estimates:
A. 62.3%
B. 52%
C. 48%
D. 58%
Correct : A. 62.3%
74. The movement of people from one place to another permanently or semi- permanently
A. migration
B. step migration
C. seasonal migration
D. none
Correct : A. migration
75. The movement of persons within a country
A. international
B. internal
C. regional
D. zonal
Correct : B. internal
76. The number of Kerala emigrants living abroad in 2011.
A. 2.28 million
B. 2.98 million
C. 3.18 million
D. 4.0 million
Correct : A. 2.28 million
77. Immigration and Emigration are related to
A. international migration
B. internal migration
C. regional migration
D. none
Correct : A. international migration
78. When a govt. forces a large group of people out of a region
A. primitive migration
B. forced migration
C. mass migration
D. chain migration
Correct : B. forced migration
79. The vast majority of the emigrants from Kerala in 2011
A. christians
B. muslims
C. hindus
D. sikhs
Correct : B. muslims
80. The largest number of emigrants originated from……..district
A. palakkad
B. thrissur
C. malappuram
D. kozhikode
Correct : C. malappuram
81. The principal countries of destination of Kerala emigrants……..
A. oman
B. uae
C. saudi arabia
D. usa
Correct : B. uae
82. . …..district accounted for the largest number of out-migrants from Kerala
A. ernakulam
B. palakkad
C. thrissur
D. kollam
Correct : B. palakkad
83. Remittances from emerging abroad to Kerala in 2011 were estimated to:
A. rs. 59,422 crore
B. rs.49, 695 crore
C. rs.69, 412 crore
D. rs.6000 cr.
Correct : B. rs.49, 695 crore
84. The interstate migrants numbered in 2011:
A. 2.45million
B. 1.44million
C. 3.12million
D. 5.4 million
Correct : B. 1.44million
85. ………districts received the largest amount of remittance
A. thrissur
B. malappuram
C. ernakulam
D. pathanamthitta
Correct : B. malappuram
86. ……….is the voluntary movement of immigrants back to their place of origin.
A. seasonal migration
B. circular migration
C. temporary migration
D. chain
Correct : B. circular migration
87. . ……….of the Kerala’s emigrants live in the UAE
A. 35%
B. 45%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Correct : C. 40%