Consider the following statements regarding rivers of Kerala:
All rivers in Kerala originate from the Western Ghats.
The Karamana and Neyyar rivers flow eastward.
The Bharathapuzha river flows through the Wayanad Plateau.
Which are correct?
Consider the following statements about Kerala's plateaus:
The Munnar-Peerumedu plateau is one of the four major highland plateaus in Kerala.
The Wayanad Plateau is the smallest among them.
The Periyar plateau lies to the north of the Nelliyampathy Plateau.
Which are correct?
Consider the following statements about Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve:
It includes wildlife sanctuaries like Neyyar, Peppara, and Shenthuruni.
It received UNESCO recognition under the MAB Programme in 2016.
It was declared a protected biosphere reserve in 2001.
Which are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding mountain passes in Kerala:
Bodinaikkannoor Pass connects Idukki and Madurai.
Nadukani Pass is located in Palakkad district.
Aryankavu Pass is traversed by NH 744.
Which are correct?
Consider the following statements:
The Nilgiri Hills are located north of the Anamala mountain range.
Anamudi is situated in the Nilgiris and is the highest peak in India south of the Vindhyas.
Meesapulimala lies between Elamala and Palanimala ranges.
Which of the above are correct?
Which of the following statements about highland agriculture in Kerala are correct?
The major crops include Tea, Coffee, Cardamom, and Pepper.
The region has the highest concentration of forests in Kerala.
The region occupies nearly 25% of Kerala’s total area.
Which statements about Palakkad Pass are correct?
It lies between the Nilgiri Hills and the Anamala Hills.
It is through this pass that the Bharathapuzha river flows.
It is the narrowest pass in the Western Ghats.
Which of the following are true regarding Agasthyarkoodam and its ecosystem?
It is part of Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.
It is located in the Nedumangad Taluk of Thiruvananthapuram.
It was the first biosphere reserve in India to be declared protected.
Consider the following about Meesapulimala:
It is the second-highest peak in South India.
It lies between the Anamala and Palanimala ranges.
It is located in Wayanad district.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Anamudi?
It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and Kerala.
It is located in the Munnar Panchayat of Devikulam taluk.
It was first measured by General Douglas Hamilton in 1962
With reference to Kerala’s geography, consider:
Idukki and Pathanamthitta are landlocked and share border with Tamil Nadu.
Alappuzha is surrounded by districts on all sides and has no coastline.
Palakkad shares borders with both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Which are correct?
Which of the following accurately describe the spatial extent of Kerala?
South-north distance exceeds 600 km
Kerala's latitudinal spread lies entirely within the tropical zone
Kerala’s longitudinal spread determines its time zone difference from Gujarat
Consider the following pairs of Kerala districts and their unique border status:
Kasaragod – Borders only one Kerala district
Thiruvananthapuram – Shares border with both Tamil Nadu and Arabian Sea
Kozhikode – Landlocked
Which of the above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding Kerala’s geographical boundaries:
Kerala shares an international boundary with Sri Lanka.
All Kerala districts have a sea coast.
Alappuzha is a coastal district that shares no border with other states.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Which among the following statements are true about Wayanad district?
It shares borders with both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
It is completely landlocked.
It is the only district in Kerala sharing its border with more than one state.
Consider the following about Mahe:
It is a Union Territory surrounded by Kerala districts.
It shares borders with both Kannur and Kozhikode districts.
It is part of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Which of the following statements are correct?
Kerala ranks 21st in terms of area among Indian states.
Kerala accounts for 2.5% of India’s total geographical area.
Kerala’s total area is more than 50,000 km².