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 Vijayanagara king extended patronage to some of the most noted Kannada poets of the medieval period, such as Chamarasa and Kumara Vyasa?
[A] Devaraya-I
[B] Harihara-I
[C] Krishna Devaraya
[D] Devaraya-II
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Correct Answer: D [Devaraya-II]
Notes:
Deva Raya II extended patronage to some of the most noted Kannada poets of the medieval period, such as Chamarasa and Kumara Vyasa. The Sanskrit poet Gunda Dimdima, and Telugu poet Kavisarvabhauma were also present at his court.
2. The Bahamani kingdom was divided into how many administrative units?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: B [4]
Notes:
The Bahamani kingdom (1347-1527 CE) had a structured administration divided into four provinces (tarafs): Gulbarga, Daulatabad, Bidar, and Berar, each led by a tarafdar. It featured a complex revenue system and promoted Persian culture. The kingdom blended Persian, Turkish, and Indian influences, evident in its architecture, like the Gol Gumbaz. It also set the stage for later Deccan Sultanates.
3. Burhan Nizarn Shah I ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1510-53 CE
[B] 1520-63 CE
[C] 1530-73 CE
[D] 1540-83 CE
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Correct Answer: A [1510-53 CE]
Notes:
Ahmed Bahri Nizarn Shah was succeeded by his young son, Burhan Nizarn Shah I, who ruled from 1510 to 53 CE. Burhan I came in a pact with Sadasiva Raya of Vijayanagar and occupied Bijapur, Sholapur and the neighbouring districts.
4. Yusuf Adil Khan declared independence in which of the following years to establish the Adil Shahi sultanate?
[A] 1289 CE
[B] 1389 CE
[C] 1489 CE
[D] 1496 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1489 CE]
Notes:
Yusuf Adil Shah declared independence in 1489 CE, founding the Adil Shahi Sultanate. A former Georgian slave in the Bahmani Sultanate, he transformed Bijapur into a cultural hub, introduced Persianate culture, and patronized the arts, including the Jami Masjid. His reign included administrative reforms and trade promotion, fostering Bijapur’s prosperity.
5. The Qutb Shahi style is renowned for its “stucco” ornamentation. Which of the following motifs are commonly found in their buildings?
- The Lotus and Chain motif
- The Pineapple motif on dome bases
- Figures of animals and human deities
- Overlapping Petals and Foliage
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 4 only
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:
Qutb Shahi art is rich in floral and geometric patterns, prominently featuring the Lotus and Chain motifs (1), the pineapple motif on dome bases (2), and overlapping petals and foliage (4). They avoided figures of animals and human deities (3) due to Islamic aniconism in religious architecture.
6. Mohanatarangini (River of delight) was written by:
[A] Nanjunda Kavi
[B] Nisammuddin Bakshi
[C] Kanakadasa
[D] Krishnadevaraya
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Correct Answer: C [ Kanakadasa]
Notes:
Mohanatarangini (River of delight) is the first work of Kanakadasa (1509–1609), a prominent literary figure in Kannada literature whose works are mostly in the Sangatya (composition meant to be sung to the accompaniment of a musical instrument), Shatpadi (Six line poems) and Shataka (hundred verse) metres.
7. The Battle of Porto Novo was faught between:
[A] Hyder Ali and English forces
[B] Hyder Ali and French forces
[C] Tipu Sultan and English forces
[D] Tipu Sultan and French forces
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Correct Answer: A [Hyder Ali and English forces]
Notes:
The Battle of Porto Novo was fought between Hyder Ali of Mysore and the British East India Company on 1 July, 1781. The English were victorious and this battle put a check on the expansion of Hyder Ali.
8. Pushpagiri Peak is located in which of the following districts?
[A] Kodagu
[B] Raichur
[C] Dharwad
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: A [Kodagu]
Notes:
Pushpagiri (Kumara Parvatha), at 1,712 metres is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is located in the Somwarpet Taluk, 20 kilometres from Somwarpet in the northern part of Kodagu district.
9. What is the length of Karnataka’s coastline?
[A] 320 km
[B] 485 km
[C] 580 km
[D] 720 km
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Correct Answer: A [320 km]
Notes:
Karnataka’s coastline, known as Kanara, is 320 km long. It includes three districts: Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada. The region borders the Arabian Sea to the west, the Western Ghats to the east, Kerala Plains to the south, and Konkan to the north.
10. Which is the top coffee producing district in Karnataka?
[A] Bidar
[B] Hassan
[C] Kodagu
[D] Chitradurga
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Correct Answer: C [Kodagu]
Notes:
Kodagu district is the leading coffee producer in Karnataka, a state that produces around 70% of India’s coffee. Kodagu, along with Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, is among the primary coffee-growing areas in Karnataka. The region has extensive coffee plantations dating back to the 19th century and contributes significantly to the country’s coffee output.
