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