Facts About Kerala

Facts about Kerala QUESTION ANSWER WHICH DISTRICT IS CALLED " THE LAND OF GODS" KASARGOD THE PLACE "ILLIKUNNU" IN KANNUR IS ASSOCIATED HERMAN GUNDERT WITH AZHIMALA NAVI ACADEMY KANNUR ACADEMY FOR FOLK LORE IS SITUATED IN KANNUR LARGEST TALUK IN KERALA ERANAD CALICUT UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED AT MALAPPURAM BIRTH PLACE OF T.N SHESHAN PALAKKAD "MUNNAR EVICTION" SPECIAL OFFICER SURESH KUMAR THE FIRST MALAYALAM NOVEL IS Kundalatha DATE OF FORMATION OF KERALA 1 NOV 1956 NUMBER OF EAST FLOWING RIVERS IN KERALA THREE NUMBER OF RIVERS IN KERALA 44 MOPLAH REBELLION IN MALABAR 1921 THE FIRST TALKIE MALAYALAM FILM BALAN FIRST FLOATING ATM IN INDIA IS AT KOCHI KPSC CHAIRMAN K.V SALAHUDHEEN KUNJALI MARAKAR WAS THE NAVAL CHIEF OF ZAMORIN OF KOZHIKODE WHO WAS KNOWN AS KERALA GANDHI K.KELAPPAN DIRECTION OF "VASTHUHARA" ARAVINDAN NUMBER OF LOK SABHA SEATS IN KERALA 20 "MUTHIRA PUZHA" IS THE TRIBUTARY OF PERIYAR HINDUSTAN PAPER CORPERATION IS AT KOTTAYAM KERALA WOOD INDUSTRIES IS AT NILAMBUR THE SMALLEST DISTRICT IN KERALA ALAPPUZHA SILENT VALLEY IS IN PALAKKAD THE HIGHEST PEAK IN KERALA ANAMUDI THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA KOCHI THE PLACE WHERE VSSC IS LOCATED THIRUVANANTHAPURAM INDIAS FIRST PRIVATE AIRPORT COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THAKAZHI AWARD FOR SHORT STORIES RAMESH BABU KULACHAL WAR 1741 FIRST CHIEF MINISTER IN KERALA EMS NAMBOOTHIRIPAD VAIKKOM SATHYAGRAHA 1924 AUTHOR OF "MALABAR MANUEL" WILLIAM LOGAN KADALUNDI IS FAMAOUS FOR MANGROVE FOREST FIRST PRESIDENTIAL RULE IN KERALA 1956 LAST " MAMANGAM" 1755 KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY MANNUTHI QUESTION ANSWER KERALA FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE PEECHI "AGASTHYA VANAM" BIOLOGICAL PARK THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PUNALUR PAPER MILLS KOLLAM IN WHICH DISTRICT "SHABARIMALA" IS SITUATED PATHANAMTHITTA THE PLACE "MANNADI" IS ASSOCIATED WITH VELUTHAMBI DALAVA "PUNNAMADA KAYAL" IS FAMOUS FOR NEHRU TROPHY BOAT RACE KUMARAKAM BIRD SANCTUARY KOTTAYAM WHERE IS VASCODAGAMA CREMATED MATTANCHERI MALABAR SPECIAL POLICE HEAD QUARTER MALAPPURAM TEAK MUSEUM IN KERALA NILAMBUR KOTTAKKAL ARYA VYDYA SHALA IS SITUATED AT MALAPPURAM WHERE IS "THUNJAN PARAMBU" IS SITUATED TIRUR DISTRICT WHICH HAS NO RAILWAY LINE WAYANAD THE PLACE "LAKKIDI" IS FAMOUS FOR HEAVY RAIN FALL Disclaimer : - E& OE Prepared by qblp team for psc aspirants. Visit www.pscoldquestions.blogspot.com to get more…… .

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Essay on Kerala
1 Essay On Kerala In the agricultural sector, coconut, tea, coffee, cashew and spices are important. From as early as 3000 BC, Kerala had established itself as the major spice trade centre of the world. Kerala is a state in India. The Tamil Chera dynasty, Ays and the Pandyan Empire were the traditional rulers of Kerala whose patriarchal dynasties ruled until the 14th century. In this land of great natural beauty, the country undulates westward from the majestic heights of Western Ghats, pre- senting a vista of silent valleys clothed in the richest green. Munnar and Wynad, the famous hill stations, can bring one even closer to nature. God s own country is a phrase that was first used in the context of Kerala by Vipin Gopal in 1993. Along the coast, sand dunes shelter a linked chain of lagoons and backwaters, studded with sea-gulls and country canoes plying at a snails pace. The National Geographic Magazine has named Kerala as one of the ten paradises of the world. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act bringing together the areas where Malayalam was the dominant language. Kerala is one of the smallest states of India. A 3rd-century-BC rock inscription by emperor Ashoka the Great attests to a Keralaputra. It has an intricate maze of mossy backwaters, interspersed with rice fields, rich in wildlife and bursting with cashew, coconut, coffee and rubber plantations, and a medley of spices such as cardamom, pepper, turmeric and ginger. Exploding palms and trumpeting elephants, temple dances that thunder into the night, colourful festivals, serene churches, enchanting byways and elegant snake boat races make Kerala a land of stunning beauty and yes God s own country.
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9 State Forest Management and Biodiversity: a Case of Kerala, India
9 State Forest Management and Biodiversity: A Case of Kerala, India Ellyn K. DAMAYANTI & MASUDA Misa 1. Introduction Republic of India is the seventh largest country in the world, covering an area of 3,287,263 km2.has large and diverse forest resources in 633,397 km2 of forest covers or 19.27% of land areas (ICFRE, 2003; FAO, 2003). Forest types in India vary from topical rainforest in northeastern India, to desert and thorn forests in Gujarat and Rajasthan; mangrove forests in West Bengal, Orissa and other coastal areas; and dry alpine forests in the western Himalaya. The most common forest types are tropical moist deciduous forest, tropical dry deciduous forests, and wet tropical evergreen forests. India has a large network of protected areas, including 89 national parks and around 497 wildlife sanctuaries (MoEF, 2005). India has long history in forest management. The first formal government approach to forest management can be traced to the enactment of the National Forest Policy of 1894, revised in 1952 and once again revised in 1988, which envisaged community involvement in the protection and regeneration of forest (MoEF, 2003). Even having large and diverse forest resources, India’s national goal is to have a minimum of one-third of the total land area of the country under forest or tree cover (MoEF, 1988). In management of state forests, the National Forest Policy, 1988 emphasizes schemes and projects, which interfere with forests that clothe slopes; catchments of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, geologically unstable terrain and such other ecologically sensitive areas, should be severely restricted.
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MOUNTAINS & HILLSTATIONS HILL STATION • A hill station is a town located at a higher elevation than the nearby plain which was used by foreign rulers as an escape from the summer heat as temperatures are cooler in high altitudes. MUNNAR ➢ Munnar the famed hill station is located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. ➢ Munnar is situated in the Western Ghats range of mountains. ➢ The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to its location at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. ➢ The hill station had been the summer resort of the British Government during the colonial era. ➢ Munnar also has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi, which towers over 2695 meters ➢ Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji, a rare plant which flowers only once in twelve years. ➢ The Eravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and tea plantations are its major attractions. DEVIKULAM HILL STATION • Devikulam is located in the Idukki district in Kerala. Situated at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level, this hill station will give you peace, serenity and breathtaking natural beauty. • The Devi Lake, which is said to have mineral water, is a gift from the nature. • It is said that Goddess Sita (Wife of Lord Rama) bathed in the lake after which it is named since then, skin-ailments treating water of the lake OOTY • Ooty is one of the best hill stations in India and also known as Udhagamandalam, Ooty is often referred to as ‘Queen of hill stations’. • It is the capital of Nilgiris district in the state of Tamilnadu.
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Kerala Announces New Schedule for Champions Boat League Races
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Census of India 2011 KERALA PART XII-A SERIES-33 DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK ALAPPUZHA VILLAGE AND TOWN DIRECTORY DIRECTORATE OF CENSUS OPERATIONS KERALA 2 CENSUS OF INDIA 2011 KERALA SERIES-33 PART XII-A DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK Village and Town Directory ALAPPUZHA Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala 3 MOTIF Nehru Trophy Boat Race Subroided with a labyrinth of backwaters, Alappuzha District is the cradle of important boat races like the Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Punnamada, Pulinkunnu Rajiv Gandhi Boat Race, and the Payippad Jalotsavam at Payippad, Thiruvanvandoor, Neerettupuram Boat Race, Champakulam Boat Race, Karuvatta and Thaikottan races. The boat races are mainly conducted at the time of ‘Onam’ festival. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race was instituted by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the year 1952, on being thrilled by the enchanting beauty of the racing snake shaped boats. Ever since, the race is being conducted at the time of Onam festival on second Saturday of August every year. Various cultural programmes are also conducted along with the race, creating a festive mood in the town. Thousands of tourists from all over the world flock in, to have a glimpse at this spectacular occasion. 4 CONTENTS Pages 1. Foreword 7 2. Preface 9 3. Acknowledgements 11 4. History and scope of the District Census Handbook 13 5. Brief history of the district 15 6. Analytical Note 17 Village and Town Directory 141 Brief Note on Village and Town Directory 7. Section I - Village Directory (a) List of Villages merged in towns and outgrowths
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Kerala History Timeline
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General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Malappuram district came into existence on 16 th June 1969. District is bounded on the North by Kozhikode district and Vythiri tauk of Wayanad district and on the South by Mannarkkad and Ottappalam taluks of Palakkad district and Thalappalli and Chavakkad taluks of Palakkad district. District covers an area of 355446 ha. consisting 15 block, 7 municipalities and 6 taluks. Being Northern part of Kerala Malappuram falls between 75 0 to 77 0 east longitude and 10 0 to 12 0 north latitude. Based on physiographic features district falls under five sub micro regions namely Malappuram coast, Malappuram undulating plain, Chaliyar river basin, Nilambur forested hills and Perinthalmanna undulating upland. District has a tropical humid climate with an oppressive summer and plentiful seasonal rainfall. Forest is classified as evergreen and deciduous and covers an area of 723.91 Sq.km. Large forest reserves favourably affect climate and induce more rain in the district. With vast stretches of evergreen forest Malappuram is blessed with natural habitat for variety of plants and animals. Mineral reserves are not abundantly rich except laterite stone. Alluvial, Laterite and Forest loam soils cover the whole area. Main rivers are Chaliyar, Kadalundi, Tirur and Bharathapuzha; Bharathapuzha is the second longest river in the State. Agriculture plays a vital role in the district with a total cropped area of 230288 ha. during 2012-13. District stands 1 st position in arecanut, tamarind and mango cultivation. District contributes major part of betel leaves production in the State. Malappuram has long tradition in fishing industry and coastal area extends 70 km.
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