Kerala has 14 districts, each known for its unique geography, history, culture, tourist attractions, industries, and traditions. This quiz covers all 14 districts of Kerala and is useful for students, competitive examinations, quiz competitions, and general knowledge enthusiasts.

Instructions: Answer all 100 questions first. The complete answer key is provided at the end.

Part 1: Kerala Districts – Basic Knowledge

1. How many districts are there in Kerala?
2. Which is the capital district of Kerala?
3. Which is the northernmost district of Kerala?
4. Which is the southernmost district of Kerala?
5. Which is the largest district in Kerala by geographical area?
6. Which is the smallest district in Kerala by geographical area?
7. Which district is famous for the port city of Kochi?
8. Which district is known as the land of letters, latex, and lakes?
9. Which district is popularly associated with the title “Land of Seven Languages”?
10. Which district is famous for its extensive backwaters and coir industry?
11. Which district is known as the spice garden of Kerala because of its extensive spice cultivation?
12. Which district is famous for the hill station of Munnar?
13. Which district is home to the famous Silent Valley National Park?
14. Which district is famous for the historic Bekal Fort?
15. Which district is well known for its beaches, including Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach?

Part 2: District Headquarters

16. What is the headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram district?
17. What is the headquarters of Kollam district?
18. What is the headquarters of Pathanamthitta district?
19. What is the headquarters of Alappuzha district?
20. What is the headquarters of Kottayam district?
21. What is the headquarters of Idukki district?
22. What is the headquarters of Ernakulam district?
23. What is the headquarters of Thrissur district?
24. What is the headquarters of Palakkad district?
25. What is the headquarters of Malappuram district?
26. What is the headquarters of Kozhikode district?
27. What is the headquarters of Wayanad district?
28. What is the headquarters of Kannur district?
29. What is the headquarters of Kasaragod district?
30. Which district has Kalpetta as its headquarters?

Part 3: History and Heritage

31. In which district is the historic Padmanabhaswamy Temple located?
32. In which district is the historic Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, located?
33. In which district is the famous Jatayu Earth’s Center located?
34. In which district is the ancient Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple located?
35. In which district is the historic Krishnapuram Palace located?
36. In which district is the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple located?
37. In which district is the famous Thalassery Fort located?
38. In which district is the historic Palakkad Fort located?
39. In which district is the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple located?
40. In which district is the historic Kottakkunnu hill park located?
41. In which district is the famous Thirunelli Temple located?
42. In which district is the historic Bekal Fort located?
43. In which district is the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, located?
44. In which district is the historic St. Angelo Fort located?
45. In which district is the ancient Kodungallur region, associated with the Muziris heritage, located?

Part 4: Geography, Rivers and Natural Features

46. Which district contains Anamudi, the highest peak in South India?
47. Which district is home to Sasthamkotta Lake, Kerala’s largest freshwater lake?
48. Which district is home to Vembanad Lake’s famous Kumarakom backwater destination?
49. Which district is associated with the Athirappilly Waterfalls?
50. In which district is Palaruvi Waterfalls located?
51. Which district is home to the famous Meenmutty Waterfalls near Kalpetta?
52. Which district contains the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Thekkady?
53. Which district is famous for the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve?
54. Which district contains the famous Kuruva Island on the Kabini River?
55. Which district is home to the Neendakara fishing harbour?
56. Which district is particularly associated with the Bharathapuzha River’s lower course and the town of Ponnani?
57. Which district is home to the famous Kappad Beach, associated with Vasco da Gama’s arrival in 1498?
58. Which district is famous for the coastal town of Varkala?
59. Which district is home to the scenic Ponmudi hill station?
60. Which district is famous for the picturesque Ranipuram hill destination?

Part 5: Tourism and Famous Places

61. In which district is Kovalam Beach located?
62. In which district is the famous Ashtamudi Lake located?
63. Which district is known for the houseboat tourism of Alappuzha?
64. In which district is Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located?
65. Which district is famous for the hill station of Vagamon?
66. In which district is the famous Eravikulam National Park located?
67. Which district is home to the famous Athirappilly tourist destination?
68. In which district is the Paradesi Synagogue located?
69. In which district is the famous Kozhikode Beach located?
70. In which district is the famous Thusharagiri Waterfalls located?
71. Which district is home to the historic Thiruvananthapuram Observatory?
72. In which district is the famous Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple located?
73. Which district is home to the famous Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple?
74. In which district is the famous Malampuzha Garden and Dam located?
75. In which district is the famous Wayanad Heritage Museum at Ambalavayal located?

Part 6: Culture, Festivals and Traditions

76. Which district is particularly famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival?
77. In which district is the Attukal Pongala festival held?
78. Which district is famous for the Aranmula Vallamkali boat race?
79. Which district is associated with the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race?
80. Which district is famous for Theyyam performances and traditions?
81. Which district is well known for the traditional art form of Koodiyattam, especially its association with the ancient temple theatre tradition?
82. Which district is famous for the annual Malabar Mahotsavam cultural festival in Kozhikode?
83. Which district is known for the famous Pulikali performance during Onam celebrations in Thrissur?
84. Which district is associated with the traditional Kalpathi Ratholsavam?
85. Which district is home to the famous Sree Vallabha Temple at Thiruvalla?

Part 7: Education, Industry and Economy

86. Which district is home to the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) at Valiamala?
87. Which district is home to the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode?
88. Which district is famous for the Technopark IT campus in Thiruvananthapuram?
89. Which district is home to Cochin Shipyard?
90. Which district is famous for its traditional coir manufacturing industry?
91. Which district is home to the Kerala Agricultural University headquarters at Vellanikkara?
92. Which district is home to the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala?
93. Which district is known for the famous KINFRA Film and Video Park at Kazhakoottam?
94. Which district is home to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre?
95. Which district is famous for the traditional handloom industry of Balaramapuram?

Part 8: Mixed District GK

96. Which district was formed in 1980 and is famous for its forests, tribal communities, and wildlife?
97. Which district was formed in 1984 by separating areas from Kozhikode and Palakkad districts?
98. Which district was formed in 1982 and is known for its hilly terrain and the Idukki Arch Dam?
99. Which district was formed in 1980 and is famous for the headquarters town of Kasaragod?
100. Which district is home to the Kerala Legislative Assembly building?

Answer Key: 100 GK Questions About Kerala Districts

1. 14
2. Thiruvananthapuram
3. Kasaragod
4. Thiruvananthapuram
5. Palakkad
6. Alappuzha
7. Ernakulam
8. Kottayam
9. Kasaragod
10. Alappuzha
11. Idukki
12. Idukki
13. Palakkad
14. Kasaragod
15. Kannur
16. Thiruvananthapuram
17. Kollam
18. Pathanamthitta
19. Alappuzha
20. Kottayam
21. Painavu
22. Kakkanad
23. Thrissur
24. Palakkad
25. Malappuram
26. Kozhikode
27. Kalpetta
28. Kannur
29. Kasaragod
30. Wayanad
31. Thiruvananthapuram
32. Thiruvananthapuram
33. Kollam
34. Pathanamthitta
35. Alappuzha
36. Kottayam
37. Kannur
38. Palakkad
39. Thrissur
40. Malappuram
41. Wayanad
42. Kasaragod
43. Ernakulam
44. Kannur
45. Thrissur
46. Idukki
47. Kollam
48. Kottayam
49. Thrissur
50. Kollam
51. Wayanad
52. Idukki
53. Palakkad
54. Wayanad
55. Kollam
56. Malappuram
57. Kozhikode
58. Thiruvananthapuram
59. Thiruvananthapuram
60. Kasaragod
61. Thiruvananthapuram
62. Kollam
63. Alappuzha
64. Kottayam
65. Idukki
66. Idukki
67. Thrissur
68. Ernakulam
69. Kozhikode
70. Kozhikode
71. Thiruvananthapuram
72. Alappuzha
73. Ernakulam
74. Palakkad
75. Wayanad
76. Thrissur
77. Thiruvananthapuram
78. Pathanamthitta
79. Alappuzha
80. Kannur
81. Thrissur
82. Kozhikode
83. Thrissur
84. Palakkad
85. Pathanamthitta
86. Thiruvananthapuram
87. Kozhikode
88. Thiruvananthapuram
89. Ernakulam
90. Alappuzha
91. Thrissur
92. Kannur
93. Thiruvananthapuram
94. Thiruvananthapuram
95. Thiruvananthapuram
96. Wayanad
97. Wayanad
98. Idukki
99. Kasaragod
100. Thiruvananthapuram

Note for learners: Some attractions and rivers extend across district boundaries, and a few historical sites have complex administrative histories. For competitive examinations, verify current official district headquarters and location details from Kerala government sources.