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LGS 2026: Top 200 Kerala GK Facts — Last-Minute Revision
200 most-asked Kerala General Knowledge facts for Last Grade Servants exam 2026. Districts, rivers, firsts, Chief Ministers, art forms, festivals, national parks — all in quick-revision tables.
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— 200 most-asked Kerala General Knowledge facts for Last Grade Servants exam 2026. Districts, rivers, firsts, Chief Ministers, art forms, festivals, national parks — all in quick-revision tables.
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Quick-revision fact tables for the Kerala PSC Last Grade Servants (LGS) exam on April 26, 2026. Memorise these — 15-20 marks come directly from Kerala GK every year.
Kerala at a Glance
| Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Formation of Kerala | 1 November 1956 |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Number of districts | 14 |
| Largest district (area) | Idukki |
| Smallest district (area) | Alappuzha |
| Most populous district | Malappuram |
| Least populous district | Wayanad |
| Largest city | Thiruvananthapuram |
| State animal | Indian Elephant |
| State bird | Great Hornbill (Vezhambal) |
| State flower | Kanikonna (Golden Shower) |
| State tree | Coconut Palm |
| State fish | Karimeen (Pearl Spot) |
| State fruit | Jackfruit (Chakka) |
| State butterfly | Buddha Mayoori (Malabar Banded Peacock) |
| Literacy rate (2011 Census) | 93.91% (highest in India) |
| Official language | Malayalam |
| High Court | Kochi (Ernakulam) |
| Area | 38,863 sq km |
| Coastline length | 580 km |
14 Districts — North to South
| No. | District | Headquarters | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasaragod | Kasaragod | Northernmost district |
| 2 | Kannur | Kannur | Land of Looms and Lores |
| 3 | Wayanad | Kalpetta | Least populated district |
| 4 | Kozhikode | Kozhikode | City of Spices |
| 5 | Malappuram | Malappuram | Most populated district |
| 6 | Palakkad | Palakkad | Gateway of Kerala (Palakkad Gap) |
| 7 | Thrissur | Thrissur | Cultural Capital of Kerala |
| 8 | Ernakulam | Kochi | Commercial Capital |
| 9 | Idukki | Painavu | Largest district by area |
| 10 | Kottayam | Kottayam | First fully literate district |
| 11 | Alappuzha | Alappuzha | Smallest district; Venice of the East |
| 12 | Pathanamthitta | Pathanamthitta | Headquarters of Pilgrim Tourism |
| 13 | Kollam | Kollam | Cashew Capital of the World |
| 14 | Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | State Capital; Southernmost district |
Rivers of Kerala
| River | Length (km) | Origin | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periyar | 244 | Sivagiri Hills | Longest river of Kerala |
| Bharathapuzha | 209 | Anamalai Hills | Second longest; Nila River |
| Pamba | 176 | Pulachimalai | Sabarimala on its banks |
| Chaliyar | 169 | Ilambaleri Hills | Flows through Malappuram, Kozhikode |
| Kabani | 172 | Wayanad Hills | Tributary of Kaveri |
| Muvattupuzha | 121 | Idukki | Three tributaries merge |
| Meenachil | 78 | Wagamon | Flows through Kottayam |
| Chandragiri | 105 | Karnataka | Northernmost river of Kerala |
| Neyyar | 56 | Agasthyamalai | Southernmost major river |
| Important Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total rivers in Kerala | 44 (41 west-flowing, 3 east-flowing) |
| East-flowing rivers | Kabani, Bhavani, Pambar |
| Longest river | Periyar (244 km) |
| Shortest major river | Neyyar |
Chief Ministers of Kerala
| No. | Name | Party | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E.M.S. Namboodiripad | CPI | 1957-1959 |
| 2 | Pattom Thanu Pillai | PSP | 1960-1962 |
| 3 | R. Sankar | Congress | 1962-1964 |
| 4 | E.M.S. Namboodiripad | CPI(M) | 1967-1969 |
| 5 | C. Achutha Menon | CPI | 1969-1977 |
| 6 | K. Karunakaran | Congress | 1977 (Mar-Apr) |
| 7 | A.K. Antony | Congress | 1977-1978 |
| 8 | C.H. Mohammed Koya | Muslim League | 1979-1980 |
| 9 | E.K. Nayanar | CPI(M) | 1980-1981 |
| 10 | K. Karunakaran | Congress | 1981-1987 |
| 11 | E.K. Nayanar | CPI(M) | 1987-1991 |
| 12 | K. Karunakaran | Congress | 1991-1995 |
| 13 | A.K. Antony | Congress | 1995-1996 |
| 14 | E.K. Nayanar | CPI(M) | 1996-2001 |
| 15 | A.K. Antony | Congress | 2001-2004 |
| 16 | Oommen Chandy | Congress | 2004-2006 |
| 17 | V.S. Achuthanandan | CPI(M) | 2006-2011 |
| 18 | Oommen Chandy | Congress | 2011-2016 |
| 19 | Pinarayi Vijayan | CPI(M) | 2016-2021 |
| 20 | Pinarayi Vijayan | CPI(M) | 2021-present |
| Key CM Facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| First CM | E.M.S. Namboodiripad |
| First woman CM | None yet |
| Longest serving CM | Pinarayi Vijayan (2016-present, longest continuous tenure) |
| Youngest CM | A.K. Antony |
Firsts in Kerala
| First | Name/Detail |
|---|---|
| First state in India to achieve 100% literacy | Kerala (declared 1991, Ernakulam first district 1990) |
| First fully literate district in India | Ernakulam (1990) |
| First newspaper in Malayalam | Rajyasamacharam (1847, Herman Gundert) |
| First Malayalam novel | Kundalatha (Appu Nedungadi, 1887) |
| First Malayalam movie | Vigathakumaran (1928, J.C. Daniel) |
| First talkie in Malayalam | Balan (1938) |
| First Chief Minister | E.M.S. Namboodiripad |
| First Governor | Burgula Ramakrishna Rao |
| First Speaker | Sankunni Menon |
| First Jnanpith winner from Kerala | G. Sankara Kurup (1965) |
| First municipality in Kerala | Fort Kochi (1664) |
| First railway line in Kerala | Shoranur-Beypore (1861) |
| First printing press in Kerala | Kottayam (CMS Press, 1821) |
| First dam in Kerala | Mullaperiyar Dam (1895) |
| First university in Kerala | University of Kerala (1937) |
| First IT Park | Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram (1990) |
| First Cyber Park | Kozhikode |
| First woman DGP in India | R. Sreelekha (Kerala) |
Governors of Kerala
| Key Facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| First Governor | Burgula Ramakrishna Rao |
| Current Governor | Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (since 2024) |
| Appointed by | President of India |
| Role | Constitutional head of state |
Art Forms of Kerala
| Art Form | Type | Key Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Kathakali | Classical Dance-Drama | Male performers; elaborate costumes; stories from Ramayana/Mahabharata |
| Mohiniyattam | Classical Dance | Female solo dance; Lasya style; white and gold costume |
| Koodiyattam | Sanskrit Drama | UNESCO Intangible Heritage (2001); oldest surviving theatre |
| Theyyam | Ritual Dance | North Kerala (Kannur, Kasaragod); worship of heroes/gods |
| Ottamthullal | Dance with Satire | Created by Kunjan Nambiar; common man’s art form |
| Thiruvathirakali | Group Dance | Women; performed during Thiruvathira festival |
| Margamkali | Folk Dance | Syrian Christians; performed at weddings |
| Oppana | Folk Dance | Malabar Muslims; wedding dance |
| Kalaripayattu | Martial Art | Oldest martial art; originated in Kerala |
| Chavittunatakam | Drama | Latin Christians; stamping dance drama |
| Padayani | Ritual Art | Pathanamthitta; temple festival |
| Pulikali | Folk Art | Thrissur; tiger dance during Onam |
| Kolkali | Folk Dance | Stick dance; Malabar region |
Festivals of Kerala
| Festival | Month | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Onam | Aug-Sep (Chingam) | State festival; Mahabali legend; Pookalam |
| Vishu | April (Medam 1) | Malayalam New Year; Vishukkani |
| Thrissur Pooram | April-May | Vadakkunnathan Temple; fireworks; umbrella display |
| Aranmula Boat Race | Aug-Sep | Snake boat race; Palliyodam |
| Nehru Trophy Boat Race | Aug (2nd Saturday) | Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha |
| Attukal Pongala | Feb-Mar | Largest gathering of women (Guinness Record) |
| Theyyam season | Oct-May | North Kerala ritual performances |
| Makaravilakku | January | Sabarimala; Makara Jyothi |
National Parks and Wildlife
| National Park | District | Key Species |
|---|---|---|
| Eravikulam NP | Idukki | Nilgiri Tahr (endangered) |
| Silent Valley NP | Palakkad | Lion-tailed Macaque |
| Periyar NP (Tiger Reserve) | Idukki | Tigers, elephants |
| Anamudi Shola NP | Idukki | Highest peak Anamudi nearby |
| Mathikettan Shola NP | Idukki | Rare flora |
| Pambadum Shola NP | Idukki | Smallest NP in Kerala |
| Wildlife Sanctuary | District |
|---|---|
| Wayanad WLS | Wayanad |
| Chinnar WLS | Idukki |
| Parambikulam Tiger Reserve | Palakkad |
| Peechi-Vazhani WLS | Thrissur |
| Neyyar WLS | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Shendurney WLS | Kollam |
| Aralam WLS | Kannur |
| Idukki WLS | Idukki |
Dams and Backwaters
| Dam | District | River |
|---|---|---|
| Mullaperiyar Dam | Idukki | Periyar |
| Idukki Arch Dam | Idukki | Periyar (tallest arch dam in Asia) |
| Malampuzha Dam | Palakkad | Malampuzha River |
| Banasura Sagar Dam | Wayanad | Kabani (largest earth dam in India) |
| Peringalkuthu Dam | Thrissur | Chalakudy River |
| Neyyar Dam | Thiruvananthapuram | Neyyar River |
| Backwater/Lake | District |
|---|---|
| Vembanad Lake | Kottayam/Alappuzha (largest lake in Kerala) |
| Ashtamudi Lake | Kollam (Gateway of backwaters) |
| Sasthamcotta Lake | Kollam (largest freshwater lake) |
| Pookode Lake | Wayanad |
| Mananchira Lake | Kozhikode |
Jnanpith Award Winners from Kerala
| Year | Winner | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | G. Sankara Kurup | First Jnanpith winner from Kerala; poet (“Odakkuzhal”) |
| 1980 | S.K. Pottekkatt | Novelist and travel writer |
| 1984 | Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai | Novelist (“Chemmeen”, “Kayar”) |
| 1995 | M.T. Vasudevan Nair | Novelist and screenwriter (“Randamoozham”) |
| 2007 | O.N.V. Kurup | Poet and lyricist |
Important Personalities from Kerala
| Person | Known For |
|---|---|
| Sree Narayana Guru | Social reformer; “One caste, one religion, one God” |
| Ayyankali | Dalit rights leader; first Dalit to drive bullock cart on public road |
| Chattampi Swamikal | Social reformer; contemporary of Sree Narayana Guru |
| V.T. Bhattathiripad | Anti-Namboothiri social reformer |
| Kumaranasan | Poet; “Veena Poovu” |
| Vallathol Narayana Menon | Poet; revived Kathakali; Kerala Kalamandalam founder |
| Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer | Poet; part of “Triumvirate of poets” |
| Dr. Palpu | Social reformer; Ezhava Memorial |
| Vakkom Moulavi | Muslim reformer; started Al-Islam newspaper |
| Thycaud Ayya | Spiritual teacher of Sree Narayana Guru |
| Herman Gundert | German missionary; first Malayalam dictionary and grammar |
| Ezhuthachan (Thunchaththu) | Father of Malayalam language |
Kerala Symbols and Miscellaneous
| Item | Answer |
|---|---|
| Highest peak | Anamudi (2,695 m) |
| Longest National Highway in Kerala | NH-66 (formerly NH-17) |
| Major port | Kochi (only major port) |
| Minor ports | Vizhinjam, Beypore, Azhikkal |
| International airports | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kannur |
| First Greenfield airport | Kochi (CIAL) |
| Spice Garden of India | Idukki |
| Land of Elephants | Wayanad |
| Backwater capital | Alappuzha |
| Only major port in Kerala | Kochi (Cochin Port) |
| KSRTC headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kerala State Planning Board | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Lok Sabha seats from Kerala | 20 |
| Rajya Sabha seats from Kerala | 9 |
| Assembly seats | 140 |
| Languages spoken | Malayalam (official), English, Tamil, Kannada, Tulu |
Quick Numbers to Memorise
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Districts | 14 |
| Taluks | 77 |
| Revenue divisions | 21 |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 20 |
| Assembly constituencies | 140 |
| Rivers | 44 |
| National Parks | 6 |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | 17 |
| Backwater length | ~1,500 km |
| Coastline | 580 km |
| Highest point | 2,695 m (Anamudi) |
| Literacy (2011) | 93.91% |
Tip: In LGS exams, 3-5 questions are directly from Kerala geography and district facts. Memorise the district table and river table thoroughly.
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