- 1. Which state in India is famous for its backwaters?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Goa
D) Kerala
- 2. What are the traditional houseboats called in Kerala?
A) Shikara
B) Poovar
C) Coracle
D) Kettuvallam
- 3. Which is the main backwater destination in Kerala?
A) Kochi
B) Kumarakom
C) Kollam
D) Alleppey
- 4. What is the local language spoken in the backwater regions of Kerala?
A) Telugu
B) Tamil
C) Malayalam
D) Kannada
- 5. What is the famous local dish of Kerala usually served on houseboats?
A) Idli Sambar
B) Dosa
C) Biryani
D) Karimeen Pollichathu
- 6. What is the primary mode of livelihood for people living by the backwaters?
A) Fishing
B) Farming
C) Trading
D) Tourism
- 7. What is the popular festival celebrated by the backwater communities in Kerala?
A) Christmas
B) Onam
C) Holi
D) Diwali
- 8. What is the traditional art form associated with the backwaters of Kerala?
A) Kathakali
B) Kuchipudi
C) Odissi
D) Bharatanatyam
- 9. Which famous Indian writer was inspired by the beauty of Kerala's backwaters?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Salman Rushdie
C) Jhumpa Lahiri
D) Vikram Seth
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