Detailed SSC-exam-focused overview of Kerala, covering static GK, general awareness, and current affairs.

1. Basic Facts (Static GK of Kerala)

  • Formation: 1 November 1956 (State Reorganization Act).
  • Capital: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).
  • Governor: Arif Mohammed Khan (2025).
  • Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan (LDF, since 2016).
  • Official Language: Malayalam (classical language), English (secondary).
  • Legislative Assembly: 140 seats.
  • High Court: Kerala High Court (Ernakulam, Kochi).
  • State Symbols:

  1. State Bird: Great Hornbill.
  2. State Animal: Indian Elephant.
  3. State Flower: Kanikonna (Golden Shower Tree).
  4. State Tree: Coconut Palm.

2. Geography

  • Borders: Karnataka (north), Tamil Nadu (east), Arabian Sea (west).
  • Coastline: ~580 km (famous as the Malabar Coast).
  • Major Rivers: Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Pamba, Kallada, Chaliyar.
  • Backwaters: Vembanad Lake, Ashtamudi Lake, Alleppey (Alappuzha).
  • Highest Peak: Anamudi (2,695 m, Western Ghats) – tallest peak in South India.

3. History & Culture

  • Ancient Name: “Cheranadu” (Land of Cheras).
  • UNESCO Heritage: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (partly in Kerala), Western Ghats.
  • Religious Places: Sabarimala Temple, Guruvayur Temple, Padmanabhaswamy Temple (world’s richest temple).
  • Festivals: Onam, Vishu, Thrissur Pooram.
  • Classical Arts: Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Kalaripayattu (martial art).
  • Literature: Thunchath Ezhuthachan (father of Malayalam language), Vallathol Narayana Menon.

4. Economy

  • Agriculture: Coconut, rubber, spices (pepper, cardamom), tea, coffee.
  • Remittances: High due to NRIs in Gulf countries.
  • Tourism: “God’s Own Country” – famous for backwaters, ayurveda, and eco-tourism.
  • Fisheries & Coir Industry: Major producer of coir and seafood.
  • IT Hubs: Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram), Infopark (Kochi).

5. Current Affairs (2024–25, SSC Focus)

  1. Kerala Fiber Optic Network (K-FON) – free internet connectivity project.
  2. Kochi Water Metro (2023) – India’s first water metro service.
  3. 2024 Flood Mitigation & AI-based Disaster Prediction – new initiatives.
  4. Padmanabhaswamy Temple treasure & heritage tourism focus (2024–25).
  5. Kerala set to be India’s first fully digital state (2024).

6. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Periyar National Park (Thekkady).
  • Silent Valley National Park.
  • Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr habitat).
  • Mathikettan Shola National Park.
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

7. Important Tourist Spots

  • Alleppey (houseboats & backwaters).
  • Munnar (tea plantations).
  • Kovalam & Varkala beaches.
  • Bekal Fort, Kumarakom, Athirappilly Falls.
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Trivandrum).

8. SSC Exam-Oriented Questions (MCQs)

Q1. When was Kerala formed as a state?
A) 1949
B) 1950
C) 1956
D) 1960
Ans: C) 1956

Q2. What is the highest peak in Kerala?
A) Agasthyakoodam
B) Anamudi
C) Vavul Mala
D) Chembra Peak
Ans: B) Anamudi

Q3. Which classical dance form is Kerala famous for?
Ans: Kathakali.

Q4. Which temple is known as the richest temple in the world?
Ans: Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Thiruvananthapuram).

Q5. Periyar National Park is famous for which animal?
Ans: Elephants and tigers.

9. Key SSC Topics from Kerala

  • Formation (1 Nov 1956).
  • CM Pinarayi Vijayan & Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
  • Anamudi peak & Western Ghats.
  • Classical dance (Kathakali), martial art (Kalaripayattu).
  • Backwaters & Kochi Water Metro.
  • National Parks – Periyar, Silent Valley, Eravikulam.
  • Onam & Thrissur Pooram festival.

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