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.
11. What amount of rainfall does an area typically receive to support grasslands and shrubs kind of vegetation?
[A] Less than 25 cm
[B] Between 25 cm and 75 cm
[C] Between 75 cm to 150 cm
[D] More than 150 cm
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Correct Answer: B [Between 25 cm and 75 cm]
Notes:
Grasslands and shrubs ecosystems typically flourish in areas that receive 25 cm to 75 cm of rainfall per year. This range of rainfall is not sufficient for supporting dense forests but is adequate for grasses and shrubs. The richness and distribution of species are greatly affected by rainfall patterns and seasonality. Knowing the amount of rainfall helps in predicting vegetation type in a particular region, which is crucial for management and conservations strategies.
12. Deciduous forests can be seen in the areas having what amount of rainfall annually?
[A] 60-120 cm
[B] 120-150 cm
[C] 150-200 cm
[D] 200-250 cm
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Correct Answer: A [60-120 cm]
Notes:
Deciduous forests can be seen in areas receiving 60 to 120 cms of rainfall annually.
13. Which of the following issues poses danger to flora and fauna of Karnataka?
[A] Poaching
[B] Human–wildlife conflict
[C] Invasive new species
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Due to various issues, flora and fauna in some parts of Karnataka are being threatened. These issues include poaching, human–wildlife conflict, habitat destruction, pollution and introduction of invasive new species.
14. Mines of Hutti and Raichur produce which of the following minerals?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Coal
[C] Limestone
[D] Gold
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Correct Answer: D [Gold]
Notes:
The gold mines of Hutti and Raichur produce almost 84% of the country’s gold.
15. What is the total capacity of Pavagada solar park?
[A] 1500 MW
[B] 2000 MW
[C] 2500 MW
[D] 2900 MW
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Correct Answer: B [2000 MW]
Notes:
The total capacity of Pavagada solar park is 2,000 megawatts.
16. Kempegowda International Airport is at which of the following cities:
[A] Belgavi
[B] Bangalore
[C] Mangalore
[D] Kalaburagi
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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore]
Notes:
Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bangalore, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is owned and operated by Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), a public–private consortium. The airport opened in 2008.
17. In which year the Belgaum congress was held under the aegis of the newly formed Karnataka Pradesh Congress committee arm of the Indian National Congress?
[A] 1922
[B] 1924
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: B [1924]
Notes:
The Belgaum congress was held under the aegis of the newly formed Karnataka Pradesh Congress committee arm of the Indian National Congress was held in the year 1924.
18. The All-Karnataka convention in the year 1946 was held at which of the following places?
[A] Davangere
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: A [Davangere]
Notes:
The All-Karnataka convention, a gathering of Kannadigas was held in Davanagere in the year 1946.
19. What is the sanctioned maximum strength of the Karnataka High Court?
[A] 54
[B] 56
[C] 58
[D] 62
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Correct Answer: D [62]
Notes:
The sanctioned maximum strength of the Karnataka High Court is 62.
20. Karnata Bharata Kathamanjari is the Kannada version of which of the following?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Mahabharata
[C] Manusmriti
[D] Upanishads
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Correct Answer: B [Mahabharata]
Notes:
Karnata Bharata Kathamanjari is the Kannada version of the great Indian epic, Mahabharata. This is written by Kumara Vyasa. It has only the first 10 chapters of the original work. The work has been written in Bhamini Shatpadi, a poetic style of Kannada.
