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 among the following was a gold coin issued in vijayanagar empire of south India ?
[A] Tara
[B] Varaha
[C] Kakini
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Varaha]
Notes:
Tara was a silver coin and Kakini was copper coin
2. The academic centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation is set up in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently signed an MoU with National Institute of Technology (NITK), Suratkal located in Karnataka, to set up its regional academic centre for space research at the institution. The academic centre would jointly participate in research and development in emerging space technologies. ISRO would also provide an annual financial support of Rs. 2 Crore to the centre for the research projects.
3. Which of the following took the title of Yavanarajya sthapanacharya?
[A] Krishna Deva Raya
[B] Vira Narasimha Raya
[C] Sada Siva Raya
[D] Achyuta Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya invaded Raichur Doab, defeated the Adil Shahi, and captured Raichur around 1520 CE. He restored the Bahmani Sultanate to Muhammad Shah and took the title Yavanarajya sthapanacharya. He patronized Telugu literature, commissioning “Amuktamalyada,” and oversaw the construction of the Vittala Temple in Hampi. He maintained diplomatic relations with the Portuguese for military supplies.
4. Commercial contacts with which of the following nations established during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
1) Arabia
2) Persia
3) Portugal
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The flourishing trade and commerce of the Vijayanagar empire was an important factor in the economic development of the empire. Commercial contacts with Arabia, Persia, South Africa, and Portugal on the west, and with Burma, the Malay peninsula, and China on the east flourished.
5. The Bahamani sultanate was divided into which of the following states?
1) Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar,
2) Adil Shahis of Bijapur
3) Qutb Shahis of Golconda
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
After c.1518 CE, the Sultanate broke up into five states:
1) The Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar
2) The Adil Shahis of Bijapur
3) The Qutb Shahis of Golconda
4) The Imad Shahis of Berar
5) The Barid Shahis of Bidar
which are collectively known as the “Deccan Sultanates”.
6. 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.
7. Haidarabad was seized and sacked by Prince Muazzam in which of the following years?
[A] 1665 CE
[B] 1675 CE
[C] 1685 CE
[D] 1695 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1685 CE]
Notes:
The Mughals attacked Golconda and its neighbouring city of Haidarabad. Haidarabad was seized and sacked by Prince
Muazzam in 1685 CE. Abul Hasan withdrew to his impregnable fortress of Golconda.
8. In which city, the first batch of the UNNATI programme of Indian Space Research Organisation got inaugurated in 2019?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Thiruvananthapuram
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The full form of UNNATI is Unispace Nanosatellite Assembly and Training Programme. On January 17, 2019, Minister of State in the Department of Space Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first batch of UNNATI programme of ISRO in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
9. Karnataka government launched “E-Step” scheme in August 2019 to empower student start-ups. What is the name of the implementation agency?
[A] Karnataka Information and Technology Society
[B] Karnataka Innovation and Development Society
[C] Karnataka Business and Technology Society
[D] Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society ]
Notes:
Karnataka government launched “E-Step” scheme in August 2019 to empower student start-ups. The Department of Information Technology, Bio-Technology and Science & Technology in Karnataka government through Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) launched the E-step scheme in August 2019. The main aim is to promote an initiative to empower student start-ups.
10. Which state ranked first in the “State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL), 2019”?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has been placed at the first rank in the index followed by Telangana, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL). SARAL is the first of its kind index to provide a comprehensive overview of state-level measures adopted to facilitate rooftop solar deployment. It would create a more conducive environment for solar rooftop installations, encourage investment and lead to the accelerated growth of the sector, by creating healthy competition among the States.
