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