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. Which of the following districts ranks first in cotton production in Karnataka?
[A] Bellary
[B] Raichur
[C] Haveri
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: C [Haveri]
Notes:
The main cotton-producing districts of Karnataka are Haveri, Dharwad, Gadag, Mysuru, Ballari, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Koppal and Vijayapura. Among these, Haveri district ranks first in the production of cotton in the state.
12. Which of the following varieties of oranges received GI tag from Karnataka?
[A] Abohar
[B] Mudkhed
[C] Butwal
[D] Coorg
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Correct Answer: 0 [No Answer was given]
Notes:
Coorg orange, also called Coorg mandarin, is a cultivar of orange from Kodagu in Karnataka. It was given the Geographical Indication status in 2006.
13. The headquarter of Karnataka Milk Federation is located at which of the following places?
[A] Bengalore
[B] Mangalore
[C] Mysore
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: A [Bengalore]
Notes:
Karnataka Milk Federation was established in the year 1947 with headquarter at Bangalore.
14. At which of the following places pig breeding stations are located in Karnataka?
[A] Kudige
[B] Hessarghatta
[C] Kalasa
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Pig breeding stations are located in Hesaraghatta in Benglore district, Kudige in Kodagu district, Koila in Dakshina Kannada district, Bangarpet in Kolar district, Kalasa in Chikamaglur district.
15. Which of the following national park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park?
[A] Kudremukh National Park
[B] Nagarahole National Park
[C] Bannerghatta National Park
[D] Bandipur National Park
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Correct Answer: B [Nagarahole National Park]
Notes:
Nagarahole National Park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and was upgraded into a national park in 1988. It was declared as the 37th Tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1999.
16. Kadra Dam is constructed across which of the following Rivers?
[A] Kabini
[B] Kalinadi
[C] Netravathi
[D] Tungbhadra
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Correct Answer: B [Kalinadi]
Notes:
Kadra dam is constructed across river Kalinadi.
17. Which of the following is the biggest dam in Karnataka?
[A] Krishna Raja Sagar Dam
[B] Tungbhadra Dam
[C] Vani Vilasa Sagara
[D] Supa Dam
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Correct Answer: B [Tungbhadra Dam]
Notes:
Tungabhadra Dam is considered as the biggest dam in Karnataka.
18. High-speed interceptor boat C-448 was commissioned by Indian Coast Guard at which of the following places in Karnataka?
[A] Mangalore
[B] Bangalore
[C] Karwar
[D] Belekeri
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Correct Answer: A [Mangalore]
Notes:
High-speed interceptor boat C-448 is commissioned by Indian Coast Guard in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The boat is equipped with an infrared system for night surveillance can perform high speed interception, low-intensity maritime operations etc. It has an endurance of 500 nautical miles at 20 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 45 knots.
19. In which year Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha was established?
[A] 1890
[B] 1920
[C] 1948
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: A [1890]
Notes:
The Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha was established in 1890. It was established by R H Deshpande.
20. Which day was first time celebrated as the Hyderabad-Karnataka liberation day?
[A] 17 September 1947
[B] 15 November 1947
[C] 30 October 1948
[D] 17 September 1948
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Correct Answer: D [17 September 1948]
Notes:
On September 17, 1948, Hyderabad-Karnataka region merged with the Union of India under the leadership of India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This day is celebrated by the Karnataka government as the Hyderabad-Karnataka liberation day.
