Important Points about Kerala
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If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to India and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Kerala in one glance.
Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Kerala. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy.
Kerala is the state in India with the 2nd highest number of literates as well the sex ratio in the state is like an example for the whole country to follow. People of Kerala are very helpful in nature. Kerala is situated within the beauty of nature. From its beaches to coconut trees, its food to its backwaters, you will find a lot in Kerala. You can read the table below to know in detail about the state of Kerala.
Important Points about Kerala
Kerala | |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Formed in | 1 November 1956 |
| Districts | 14 |
| Languages | Malayalam, English |
| Known as/for | -Nickname: Spice Garden of India God’s own Country, Land of Backwaters.- The lowest positive population growth rate in India-Highest in sex ratio – 1084: 1000-2nd highest in literacy rate (1st is Tripura) |
| Limits |
–Eastern limit: high hill ranges
of the Sahyadris
–Western limit: Arabian Sea (Lakshadweep Sea)
–Northern limit: Padne village
–Southern limit: Parassala
|
| Physical Characteristics |
Kerala is divided into 3
geographical regions-
-Highlands
-Midlands
-Lowlands
|
| Natural Vegetation | Tropical evergreen forest, tropical deciduous forest |
| Major Rivers |
-Periyar flowing from Chokkampatti
Mala (Kerala) to the Kodangalloor Lake
-Bharathapuzha (Nila) flowing
from Anamalai (Tamil Nadu) to the Arabian Sea
-Pamba flowing from Peermedu
(Idukki, Kerala) to the Vembanad Lake |
| Major Regional Festivals | Onam, Vishu, Thiruvathira, Thrissur Pooram, Christamas |
| Major Art Forms |
-Kathakali, Mohiniyattam,
Chakyar Koothu, Theyyam, Ottamthullal, Nangiar Koothu, Koodiyattam, Panchavadyam, Margomkali
-Martial arts – Kalaripayattu
|
| Important Tradition | -Vallam Kali (traditional boat race)
-Anayottam (elephant race)
|
| Industry | Coir, marine products, food products, handicrafts |
| Minerals | Bauxite, gold, iron, uranium, thorium, lime stone |
| Agriculture | Coconut, rubber, tea, coffee, cashew, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, rice, tapioca |
| Geographical Indications | Palakkadan Matta Rice, Aranmula Kannadi, Alleppey Coir, Navara rice, Changalikodan Nendran banana, Malabar Pepper, Alleppey Green Cardamom, Maddalam of Palakkad, Screw Pine Craft, Brass broidered coconut shell craft, Pokkali Rice, Vazhakulam pineapple, Kuthampally dhoties and set mundu, Central Travancore Jaggery, Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice, Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice, Payyannur Pavithra Ring |
| State animal | Indian elephant |
| State bird | Great hornbill |
| State flower | Golden shower tree’s flower (Kanikonna) |
| Important Historical sites | Bekal Fort, Palakkad Fort, Jewish Synagogue, Padmanabhapuram Palace |
| World Heritage Sites | Various sites in the Western Ghats |
| Major Ramsar Sites | Ashtamudi Wetland, Sasthamkotta Lake, Vembanad-Kol Wetland |
| Biodiversity Hotspots | The Western Ghats |
| Endemic Bird Areas | The Western Ghats |
| Bird Sanctuaries | Thattekad BS , Kadalundi BS, Kumarakom BS, Mangalavanam BS. |
| National Parks | Eravikulam NP Periyar NP Silent Valley NP Mathikettan Shola NP Anamudi Shola NP Pambadum Shola NP |
| Biosphere Reserve | Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | Periyar WS , Neyyar WS, Peechi-Vazhani WS, Parambikulam WS, Idukki WS, Peppara WS, Chimmony WS, Shenduruny WS, Chinnar WS, Aralam WS, Kurinjimala WS |
| Tiger Reserve | Periyar Tiger Reserve, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve |
| Major Endemic Organisms | Plants: Neelakurinji
Animal: Nilgiri ibex
(Nilgiri Tahr), Lion-tailed macaque |
We hope this article taught you something new About Kerala. If you know anything that we have missed, then do comment below.
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