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