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31. Who wrote ‘Karnataka Gata Vaibhava’ in 1917 introducing to the Kannadigas in Kannada, the history and cultural achievements of Karnataka?
[A] M. Srikantaiah
[B] Shivaram Karanth
[C] P. Kailasam
[D] Aluru Venkatarao
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Correct Answer: D [Aluru Venkatarao]
Notes:
In 1917 Aluru Venkatarao wrote ‘Karnataka Gata Vaibhava’ thus introducing to the Kannadigas the history and cultural achievements of Karnataka. He was also the Father of the Karnataka Unification Movement.
32. Which district ranks first in cotton production in Karnataka?
[A] Vijayapura
[B] Koppal
[C] Ballari
[D] Haveri
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Correct Answer: D [Haveri]
Notes:
In cotton production Haveri district ranks first in the state. The other main cotton-producing districts of the state are Haveri, Dharwad, Gadag, Mysuru, Ballari, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Koppal and Vijayapura.
33. Where was the First Market Committee established in Mysore state?
[A] Arsikere
[B] Tiptur
[C] Tumakuru
[D] Sira
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Correct Answer: B [Tiptur]
Notes:
In the state of old Mysore, the First Market Committee to be established was at Tiptur under which the trade of copra and coconut was regulated.
34. Bugle Rock is located in which city of Karnataka?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Mangalore
[D] Belagavi
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
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Bugle Rock (Kahale Bande) is a massive rock located in the Basavanagudi area of South Bangalore, Karnataka. Kempe Gowda II, the ruler of Bangalore, is credited with building four watchtowers setting limits for Bangalore’s expansion, which included a tower on the Bugle Rock (on the southern boundary) as a panoramic view of the city can be seen from that tower.
35. Harangi Reservoir, is built across the tributary of which river of Karnataka?
[A] Bhima River
[B] Palar River
[C] Varahi River
[D] Kaveri River
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Correct Answer: D [Kaveri River]
Notes:
The Harangi Reservoir is located in Kodagu district of Karnataka. This reservoir is formed by a masonry dam which is built across the river Harangi which is a tributary of the Kaveri River.
36. Kali Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Uttara Kannada district
[B] Kodagu District
[C] Chiradurga District
[D] Bidar District
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Correct Answer: A [Uttara Kannada district]
Notes:
The Kali Tiger Reserve (formerly known as Anshi National Park) is a protected area and tiger reserve of Karnataka. It is located in the Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Bengal tigers, black panthers and Indian elephants are the habitats of this park along with other distinctive fauna. The Kali River flows through the tiger reserve and hence the name. This river is the lifeline of the ecosystem of the tiger reserve.
37. Jaladurga, a fortified village built by the Adil shahi kings, is in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Mysore
[B] Yadgir
[C] Raichur
[D] Udupi
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Correct Answer: C [Raichur]
Notes:
Jaladurga is a fortified village located in the Raichur district of the state of Karnataka. The Adil Shahi Kings of Bijapur had built this fort.
38. As mentioned in Karnataka’s budget for 2021-22, how many Women’s self-help group’s micro-enterprises in various sectors will be established?
[A] 6000
[B] 7000
[C] 6500
[D] 7500
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Correct Answer: A [6000]
Notes:
Under ‘Sanjeevini’, support will be provided through the Panchayat Raj institutions for the establishment of 6000 micro enterprises in sectors such as catering, solid-waste management to provide self-employment opportunities to 60,000 women for rural women self help groups.
39. Bengaluru has been placed at what position in KPMG’s survey about the cities that will be leading technology innovation hubs over the next 4 years?
[A] 1st
[B] 10th
[C] 9th
[D] 18th
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Correct Answer: C [9th]
Notes:
Bengaluru was ranked 9th & Singapore topped the position. Bangalore last year was at the 18th position.
40. Which organization has developed the ‘Apthamitra’ application?
[A] NASSCOM
[B] Infosys
[C] IBM
[D] WIPRO
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys]
Notes:
Infosys BPM, a subsidiary of Infosys has developed this application. This application will help provide medical guidance to the needy about corona virus.
