Question

Which district in Kerala does not contain any part of the Malanad (highland) region?

• A. Alappuzha
• B. Kottayam
• C. Thrissur
• D. Pathanamthitta

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Alappuzha

• Correct Answer: Option A - Alappuzha

• Lowlands (Coastal Plains) - Areas that lie below 7.6 meters above sea level

• Midlands - Areas that lie between 7.6 meters and 76 meters above sea level

• Highlands (Malanad) - Areas that lie above 76 meters from sea level

• Alappuzha district is unique among Kerala's districts because it is predominantly a coastal and low-lying district. It has the following geographical features:

• It's known as the "Venice of the East" due to its extensive network of backwaters and canals

• Most of Alappuzha lies below sea level

• The district consists mainly of coastal plains and wetlands