Forts and Palaces of Kerala

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Which fort in Kerala is known as the 'Gateway to Malabar'?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bekal Fort, located in Kasaragod district, is known as the 'Gateway to Malabar' due to its strategic location on the Malabar Coast.

Which palace in Kerala is famous for its murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata?

  1. Padmanabhapuram Palace

  2. Krishnapuram Palace

  3. Hill Palace

  4. Mattancherry Palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padmanabhapuram Palace, located in Thuckalay, is famous for its exquisite murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Which fort in Kerala was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thalassery Fort, located in Kannur district, was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later modified by the British.

Which palace in Kerala is also known as the 'Dutch Palace'?

  1. Padmanabhapuram Palace

  2. Krishnapuram Palace

  3. Hill Palace

  4. Mattancherry Palace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mattancherry Palace, located in Kochi, is also known as the 'Dutch Palace' due to its construction by the Dutch in the 17th century.

Which fort in Kerala is known for its underground tunnels and secret passages?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannur Fort, located in Kannur district, is known for its intricate network of underground tunnels and secret passages.

Which palace in Kerala is famous for its beautiful gardens and fountains?

  1. Padmanabhapuram Palace

  2. Krishnapuram Palace

  3. Hill Palace

  4. Mattancherry Palace


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hill Palace, located in Tripunithura, is famous for its extensive gardens and ornate fountains.

Which fort in Kerala was the site of a major battle between the British and the Tipu Sultan?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Palakkad Fort, located in Palakkad district, was the site of a major battle between the British and the Tipu Sultan in 1790.

Which palace in Kerala is known for its unique blend of Kerala and Chinese architectural styles?

  1. Padmanabhapuram Palace

  2. Krishnapuram Palace

  3. Hill Palace

  4. Mattancherry Palace


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Krishnapuram Palace, located in Kayamkulam, is known for its unique blend of Kerala and Chinese architectural styles.

Which fort in Kerala is located on an island in the Arabian Sea?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bekal Fort is located on an island in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Kasaragod district.

Which palace in Kerala is famous for its collection of ancient manuscripts and artifacts?

  1. Padmanabhapuram Palace

  2. Krishnapuram Palace

  3. Hill Palace

  4. Mattancherry Palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padmanabhapuram Palace is famous for its collection of ancient manuscripts and artifacts, including the famous 'Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasure'.

Which fort in Kerala was built by the British in the 18th century?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thalassery Fort was built by the British in the 18th century and served as a major trading post for the British East India Company.

Which palace in Kerala is known for its exquisite wood carvings and murals?

  1. Padmanabhapuram Palace

  2. Krishnapuram Palace

  3. Hill Palace

  4. Mattancherry Palace


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Krishnapuram Palace is known for its exquisite wood carvings and murals depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and history.

Which fort in Kerala is located on the banks of the Periyar River?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Palakkad Fort is located on the banks of the Periyar River, in the city of Palakkad.

Which palace in Kerala is also known as the 'Golden Palace'?

  1. Padmanabhapuram Palace

  2. Krishnapuram Palace

  3. Hill Palace

  4. Mattancherry Palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padmanabhapuram Palace is also known as the 'Golden Palace' due to its intricate gold-plated carvings and decorations.

Which fort in Kerala is known for its unique star-shaped design?

  1. Bekal Fort

  2. Thalassery Fort

  3. Palakkad Fort

  4. Kannur Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bekal Fort is known for its unique star-shaped design, which is considered a masterpiece of military architecture.

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