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 was the founder of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Hasan Gangu
[B] Muhammad Shah I
[C] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[D] Ahmah Shah Wali
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Correct Answer: A [Hasan Gangu]
Notes:
The Bahmani kingdom, founded by Hasan Gangu in 1347, was the first Muslim kingdom in the Deccan. Initially a Brahmin named Zafar Khan, he converted to Islam and served Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Its capital was Ahsanabad (Gulbarga), later moved to Muhammadabad (Bidar). The kingdom is known for Indo-Islamic architecture, like the Gol Gumbaz, and for blending Persian, Turkic, and local cultures. It frequently clashed with the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Which of the following became a minister in the Burhan I’s government and started to influence religious policies of the state?
[A] Malik Ambar
[B] Todar Mal
[C] Shah Tahir Ismaili
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Tahir Ismaili]
Notes:
Shah Tahir Ismaili was a migrant Shia scholar from Persia. He visited Deccan in the sixteenth century and settled down in the domains of Burhan I. He soon became a minister in Burhan I’s government and he started to influence religious policies of the state.
3. Who was Malik Ambar?
[A] Minister
[B] Slave
[C] Poet
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Slave]
Notes:
Malik Ambar was an Ethiopian slave who became the de facto ruler of Ahmednagar in India. He was known for his administrative skills and military strategies, introducing guerrilla warfare against the Mughals. He implemented revenue reforms and promoted agriculture. His capital, Khirki, later became Aurangabad, leaving a significant legacy in the Deccan.
4. Which of the following rulers ordered his soldiers to wear a twelve peaked cap?
[A] Shah Ismail Safavi
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Ismail Adil Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Ismail Adil Shah]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah who was the son and successor of Yusuf Adil Khan. He ruled from 1510 CE to 1535 CE. Ismail Adil Shah in recognition of his alliance with Persia ordered his soldiers to wear a twelve peaked cap as a part of the uniform.
5. Which city hosted the South India MSME Summit, 2019?
[A] Kochi
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
On January 17, 2019, the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) organised the South India MSME Summit-2019 at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
6. What percentage of the child’s weight is fixed as the limit of the weight of a school bag by the Karnataka government in May 2019?
[A] not more than 5% of the child’s weight
[B] not more than 10% of the child’s weight
[C] not more than 15% of the child’s weight
[D] not more than 20% of the child’s weight
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Correct Answer: B [not more than 10% of the child’s weight]
Notes:
The Karnataka government has fixed the weight of schoolbags from classes 1 to 10 in May 2019. The state government has made it clear that a schoolbag should not weigh more than 10 per cent of the student’s average body weight.
7. Deposits of Lithium have been recently found in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Researchers at the Atomic Minerals Directorate, a unit of India’s Atomic Energy Commission, have estimated deposits of Lithium in Mandya District, Karnataka.
Lithium is a rare metal which is used to build batteries for electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, lubricating grease, high energy additives, mobile phone components etc. As per preliminary survey, reserves of 14,100 tonnes of Lithium metal have been found in the place.
8. Which of the following statements regarding Bahmani architecture is/are correct:
a) Chaubara was a cylindrical tower.
b) The height of the Chaubara was 22 meters.
[A] Only a
[B] Only b
[C] Both a & b
[D] Neither a nor b
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Correct Answer: C [Both a & b]
Notes:
Chubara was a cylindrical tower which faces four directions. Its height was 22 meters and is situated in the town of Bidar. It is used as the watchtower.
9. Who was given the title of “the grandfather of the Telugu Poetry” by Krishnadevaraya?
[A] Nandi Thimmana
[B] Allasani Peddana
[C] Madayyagari Mallana
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramambhadrudu
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Correct Answer: B [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana was ranked as the foremost of the Ashtadiggajalu, the title for the group of eight poets in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. He was honoured with Title “Andhra Kavita Pitamaha” (the grandfather of the Telugu Poetry) by Krishnadevaraya.
10. Who was Sandhivigrahi in Hoysala administration?
[A] Minister responsible for foreign affairs
[B] Chief treasurer
[C] Minister incharge of armies
[D] Chief justice of the Hoysala court
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Correct Answer: A [Minister responsible for foreign affairs]
Notes:
Sandhivigrahi in Hoysala administration was the minister responsible for foreign affairs.
