States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
For all Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exams including KAS, Group A & B, FDA, SDA, and other Karnataka state services.
1. Which of the following visited during the reign of Deva Raya I?
1. Nicolo Conti
2. Nikitin
3. Domingo Paes
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Nicolo Conti was an Italian travaller visited Vijaynagar Kingdom in c.1420 during the reign of Deva Raya I. And Russian
merchant Nikitin also Vijaynagara visited during his reign.
2. Burhan II came to the throne in which of the following years?
[A] 1581 CE
[B] 1591 CE
[C] 1611 CE
[D] 1621 CE
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Correct Answer: B [1591 CE]
Notes:
Burhan II came to the throne in 1591 CE. He barely ruled for four years and was succeeded by short-lived sultans, who spent their time participating in court politics.
3. Bijapur occupied which of the following places during the reign of Muhammad Adil Shah?
1) Vellore
2) Ginjee
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Muhammad Adil Shah signed a Deed of Submission with Mughals. This held the Mughal threat at bay for a while, and Bijapur could occupy Vellore and Ginjee after opposing the Nayakas of Thanjavur during this time.
4. Which of the following was forced to accept Mughal suzerainty by signing the ‘Deed of Submission’?
[A] Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
[B] Muhammad Qutb Shah
[C] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[D] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Abdullah Qutb Shah]
Notes:
In 1636, Abdullah Qutb Shah signed the ‘Deed of Submission,’ accepting Mughal suzerainty. He cleared tribute arrears, married his daughter to Aurangzeb’s son, dismantled fortifications, and allowed Mughal garrisons. This marked the decline of the Golconda Sultanate, leading to its annexation in 1687.
5. Bhadravati Rapid Action Force (RAF) unit, which was making news recently, is the first such unit of which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for establishing a unit of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) at Bhadravati, Shivamogga district in the state of Karnataka.
RAF is the specialised wing of the Central Reserve Police Force. This unit will be the first battalion of CRPF in the state and the State government has provided 50.29 acres of land for the purpose, to the CRPF. He also inaugurated various farmer-friendly projects in Bagalkot, Karnataka.
6. With which following institute, the “Omega Healthcare Management Services” signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for the advanced use of the latest technology in providing healthcare solutions in 2019?
[A] IIIT-Bangalore
[B] IIIT-Hyderabad
[C] IIIT-Chennai
[D] IIIT-Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [IIIT-Bangalore]
Notes:
On January 21, 2019, the “Omega Healthcare Management Services” signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with IIIT-Bangalore for the advanced use of the latest technology in providing healthcare solutions.
7. What is the name of the chairman of the “High Powered Committee on Tobacco Control” which recommended the classification of nicotine as “Class A poison” in the newly amended Karnataka Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules, 2019 in August 2019?
[A] Mahendra Jain
[B] P. Ravi Kumar
[C] Parmesh Pandey
[D] Vandita Sharma
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Correct Answer: D [Vandita Sharma]
Notes:
Vandita Sharma is the name of the chairman of the “High Powered Committee on Tobacco Control” which recommended the classification of nicotine as “Class A poison” in the newly amended Karnataka Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules, 2019 in August 2019.
8. In which year, the Bahmani Kingdom was disintegrated?
[A] 1397
[B] 1388
[C] 1482
[D] 1526
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Correct Answer: C [1482]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah III died in the year 1482. After his death, the Bahmani Kingdom got disintegrated due to his weak successors.
9. Village affairs in Vijayanagar Empire were conducted by a team of 12 functionaries who were collectively known as:
[A] Ayagars
[B] Mahanayakacharya
[C] Naik
[D] Poligars
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Correct Answer: A [Ayagars]
Notes:
The Ayagar system was an important feature of the village organization in Vijayanagar Empire. According to this, every village was a separate unit and its affairs were conducted by a team of 12 functionaries who were collectively known as the Ayagars.
10. The capital of Hoysala Empire was moved from Belur to:
[A] Mysore
[B] Badami
[C] Halebidu
[D] Srirangapatna
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Correct Answer: C [Halebidu]
Notes:
The capital of the empire initially resided at Belur, later moving to Halebidu.
