Top 50 Kerala PSC GK MCQ Questions [Updated 2025]

Introduction

Are you preparing for the Kerala PSC 2025 exams like LDC, Secretariat Assistant, Degree Level Prelims, VEO, or any other state-level government post? Then mastering General Knowledge (GK) is a must.

GK is one of the highest scoring sections in Kerala PSC exams. With the right preparation and regular practice of MCQs, you can boost your score and increase your chances of landing a government job in Kerala.

In this blog post, we’ve compiled the Top 50 Kerala PSC GK MCQs [Updated for 2025] – based on the latest syllabus and previous year question trends. All questions come with correct answers, and are perfect for quick revision and practice.

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📚 Top 50 Kerala PSC GK MCQ Questions with Answers

🏛 Kerala History & Culture

1. Who is known as the ‘Father of Malayalam Language’?
   👉 Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan

2. The first newspaper published in Malayalam was?
   👉 Rajyasamacharam

3. Which king is associated with the ‘Kudumbashree’ program's foundation ideology?
   👉 Marthanda Varma

4. Who introduced the 'Pattom Proclamation'?
   👉 Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

5. Name the first women’s magazine in Malayalam.
   👉 Keraleeya Sugunabodhini

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🌍 Indian & Kerala Geography

6. Which is the longest river in Kerala?
   👉 Periyar

7. Which district in Kerala has the highest forest area?
   👉 Wayanad

8. Silent Valley is located in which district?
   👉 Palakkad

9. Which is the smallest district in Kerala by area?
   👉 Alappuzha

10. The Western Ghats are also known as?
    👉 Sahyadri Hills

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🧑‍⚖️ Indian Polity & Constitution

11. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?
    👉 Article 51A

12. Who was the first President of India?
    👉 Dr. Rajendra Prasad

13. The concept of ‘Directive Principles’ was borrowed from?
    👉 Ireland

14. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?
    👉 Governor

15. Which is the longest written Constitution in the world?
    👉 Indian Constitution

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📆 Modern Indian History

16. Who gave the slogan "Do or Die"?
    👉 Mahatma Gandhi

17. When was the Indian National Congress founded?
    👉 1885

18. Who founded the Arya Samaj?
    👉 Swami Dayananda Saraswati

19. The Non-Cooperation Movement was started in?
    👉 1920

20. Quit India Movement was launched in?
    👉 1942

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🧪 General Science

21. Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?
    👉 Carbon dioxide

22. The smallest bone in the human body is?
    👉 Stapes

23. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
    👉 Mars

24. Vitamin C is also known as?
    👉 Ascorbic Acid

25. Which part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
    👉 Leaves
    

    📊 Current Affairs (2024–2025)

    26. Who is the current Chief Minister of Kerala?
        👉 Pinarayi Vijayan

    27. Which city in Kerala hosted the 2024 Science Congress?
        👉 Thiruvananthapuram

    28. Who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2024?
        👉 Tovino Thomas

    29. Kerala's 100% digital literacy district declared in 2024 is?
        👉 Kozhikode

    30. Which Kerala district launched the ‘She Taxi’ initiative recently?
        👉 Ernakulam

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    🖥 Basic Technology & Computer Awareness

    31. What does ‘HTTP’ stand for?
        👉 HyperText Transfer Protocol

    32. Which is the brain of the computer?
        👉 CPU

    33. Shortcut key for 'Copy' is?
        👉 Ctrl + C

    34. Who is known as the father of the computer?
        👉 Charles Babbage

    35. One byte is equal to how many bits?
        👉 8 bits

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    🔢 Miscellaneous GK

    36. Which is the national aquatic animal of India?
        👉 River Dolphin

    37. Where is Sabarimala temple located?
        👉 Pathanamthitta

    38. Which Kerala festival is called the ‘Festival of Flowers’?
        👉 Onam

    39. When is Kerala Formation Day celebrated?
        👉 November 1st

    40. Which spice is Kerala famous for globally?
        👉 Black Pepper

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    🎯 Kerala PSC Specific Questions

    41. First woman judge of the Kerala High Court?
        👉 Justice Anna Chandy

    42. Headquarters of Kerala Public Service Commission is in?
        👉 Thiruvananthapuram

    43. Total number of districts in Kerala (as of 2025)?
        👉 14

    44. Who wrote ‘Kavyamala’?
        👉 Kerala Varma Valiyakoyi Thampuran

    45. Which social reformer is known for the ‘SNDP’ movement?
        👉 Sree Narayana Guru

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    🌍 Global Awareness & International

    46. Which country hosted the 2024 Olympics?
        👉 France (Paris)

    47. Which is the smallest country in the world?
        👉 Vatican City

    48. Currency of Japan is?
        👉 Yen

    49. UN Headquarters is located in?
        👉 New York

    50. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
        👉 France