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11
Which wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is located within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and borders Bandipur and Nagarhole?
Answer:
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
12
What is the name of Kerala Police's specialized cyber security division that investigates cyber crimes and hosts the 'c0c0n' international conference?
Answer:
CyberDome
13
Which district in Kerala launched the 'Nirmal Pulam' initiative to achieve zero plastic waste in agricultural fields?
Answer:
Palakkad
14
Which state sports council in India launched the 'One Panchayat, One Playground' project?
Answer:
Kerala
15
Which bird sanctuary in Kerala was created by legendary ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali and is located along the Periyar River?
Answer:
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
16
What is the official state butterfly of Kerala declared by the State Wildlife Board?
Answer:
Malabar Banded Peacock (Papilio buddha)
17
Which is the first fully literate municipal town in India, located in Kerala?
Answer:
Kottayam
18
Which historical monument in Kerala was renovated as India's first museum dedicated to palm-leaf manuscripts?
Answer:
Central Archives Fort, Thiruvananthapuram
19
Which temple in Kerala became the first to introduce a mechanical robotic elephant for performing ritual duties?
Answer:
Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple, Thrissur
20
Which wetland complex in Kerala is recognized as an internationally important Ramsar site and is the largest lake in the state?
Answer:
Vembanad-Kol Wetland
21
Which district in Kerala is the largest producer of natural rubber in India?
Answer:
Kottayam
22
What is the name of Kerala's comprehensive universal health insurance scheme that covers secondary and tertiary medical treatments for families?
Answer:
Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP)
23
What is the name of the health insurance scheme specifically implemented for Kerala Government employees and pensioners?
Answer:
MEDISEP
24
Which is the highest peak in Kerala and the entire Western Ghats south of the Himalayas?
Answer:
Anamudi
25
The 'Responsible Tourism' (RT) Mission of which Indian state won the prestigious UNWTO global award for sustainable development?
Answer:
Kerala
26
Which project was launched in Kerala to conserve and restore rivers, water bodies, and paddy lands across local bodies?
Answer:
Haritha Keralam Mission
27
Which district in Kerala is known as the 'Land of Theyyam' and handloom weaving?
Answer:
Kannur
28
Which is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala?
Answer:
Sasthamcotta Lake
29
Which river in Kerala is the longest flowing entirely within the state?
Answer:
Periyar
30
What is the name of Kerala's specialized agency established to promote skill development, training, and employment for the youth?
Answer:
ASAP Kerala (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme)