States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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11. Which of the following waterfalls is the highest waterfall in India?
[A] Barchipani falls
[B] Kunchikal falls
[C] Bee falls
[D] Jog falls
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Correct Answer: B [Kunchikal falls]
Notes:
Kunchikal Falls is the highest waterfall in India (Height (m): 455). It is the second-highest waterfall in Asia.
12. In Karnataka Western Ghats run up to:
[A] 400 km
[B] 650 km
[C] 720 km
[D] 850 km
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Correct Answer: B [650 km]
Notes:
In Karnataka the Western Ghats run for about 650 kms and width range between 50-76 km. The ghats rises abruptly from the coastal plain to an height of 900-1500 meters.
13. Which of the following districts is part of North Interior Karnataka meteorological region?
[A] Kodagu
[B] Kolar
[C] Shimoga
[D] Bijapur
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Correct Answer: D [Bijapur]
Notes:
Bijapur is part of North Interior Karnataka meteorological region which is an arid zone.
14. Taraka, Nugu, Gundal are the tributaries of River:
[A] Kedaka
[B] Kubja
[C] Kabini
[D] Kagina
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Correct Answer: C [Kabini]
Notes:
Taraka, Nugu, Gundal are the tributaries of River Kabini
15. Votehole Dam is constructed in which of the following districts?
[A] Chikamagalur
[B] Haveri
[C] Tumkur
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: D [Hassan]
Notes:
The Votehole Dam is constructed across the river Votehole flowing through the Kaveri basin in Southern India. The dam is situated in Lakkenahally village near the city of Hassan, Karnataka. The dam is used primarily for the purpose of irrigation of the surrounding areas.
16. What is the rank of Karnataka in total population of Poultry in India?
[A] 2nd
[B] 3rd
[C] 4th
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: C [4th]
Notes:
Karnataka ranks fourth in total population of Poultry in India. Andhra Pradesh ranks first in Poultry population.
17. Mines in Kolar are famous for which of the following minerals?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Manganese
[C] Gold
[D] Bauxite
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Correct Answer: C [Gold]
Notes:
Mines in Kolar are famous for Gold.
18. What is the rank of Karnataka in the production of Manganese ore?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: D [4th]
Notes:
Karnataka ranks fourth in the production of Manganese ore. First three manganese producing states are- Orissa, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
19. Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in:
[A] Federalism
[B] Democratic decentralization
[C] Administrative delegation
[D] Direct democracy
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Correct Answer: B [Democratic decentralization]
Notes:
The Panchayati Raj System is a local self governmence system. Balwant Rai Mehta called it as a ‘System of Democratic Decentralization’.
20. Panchayati Raj is mainly aimed at:
[A] Increasing rivalry among villagers
[B] Giving training to villagers for contesting elections
[C] Decentralization of Power to villagers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Decentralization of Power to villagers]
Notes:
The principle aim of Panchayati Raj System is the democratic decentralization of power to villages and to empower them to make policies according to their need and to implement these policies.
