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