States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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31. Where is Kabbaldurga fort located?
[A] Bengaluru rural district
[B] Bagalkot
[C] Bengaluru urban district
[D] Bellary
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Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru rural district]
Notes:
Kabbaldurga fort is located in Bengaluru rural district. It is a ruined fort. Hyder Ali defeated Murari Rao Ghorpade who was a Maratha chieftain in 1776AD and he was kept in this fort till his death. During British Raj, convicts were thrown off the cliff of this port, as a punishment.
32. Which languages were mostly used in the Hoysala literature?
[A] Kannada
[B] Sanskrit
[C] I & II
[D] Tamil
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Correct Answer: C [I & II]
Notes:
Kannada & Sanskrit languages were mostly used in the Hoysala literature. Hoysala Empire ruled from 1025 to 1343. The empire was established by Nripa Kama II. Hoysala empire came into political prominence during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana during the period 1108–1152. This empire declined gradually after its defeat by the Khalji dynasty invaders in 1311.
Kannada writings consisted of writings relating to the socio-religious developments of the Jain and Veerashaiva faiths.
Corpus of monastic Vaishnava literature relating to Dvaita (dualistic) philosophy was written by the renowned philosopher Madhvacharya in Sanskrit.
33. As mentioned in Karnataka’s budget for 2021-22, what amount has been granted for women oriented programmes?
[A] Rs.37,188 crore
[B] Rs.47,188 crore
[C] Rs.57,188 crore
[D] Rs.27,188 crore
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Correct Answer: A [Rs.37,188 crore]
Notes:
As mentioned in Karnataka’s budget for 2021-22, for various women oriented programmes, a grant of Rs.37,188 crore has been approved.
34. How much has been allocated towards Upper Bhadra scheme by Karnataka?
[A] Rs 4,600 crore
[B] Rs 2,600 crore
[C] Rs 7,600 crore
[D] Rs 1,600 crore
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 2,600 crore]
Notes:
The Karnataka government, in its budget for the year 2021-22, has allocated Capital outlay of Rs 2,600 crore towards the Upper Bhadra scheme.
35. As mentioned in the budget of Karnataka, what amount has been allocated towards Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana?
[A] Rs 5,120 crore
[B] Rs 1,120 crore
[C] Rs 2,120 crore
[D] Rs 6,120 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 2,120 crore]
Notes:
As mentioned in the budget of Karnataka, the state government Rs 2,120 crore has been allocated towards Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana. Also, towards New Crop Insurance Scheme, Rs 900 crore has been allocated.
36. What is Togalu Gombeyaata in Karnataka?
[A] A folk painting
[B] A folk dance
[C] A puppetry art
[D] A folk song
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Correct Answer: C [A puppetry art ]
Notes:
Togalu Gombeyaata is a type of shadow puppetry which is unique to Karnataka. The name meaning “a play with leather dolls” in Kannada. The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat has researched this art form, and has an extensive collection of leather puppets.
37. What is the total installed renewable capacity of Karnataka as on March,2020?
[A] ~15k MW
[B] ~14k MW
[C] ~12k MW
[D] ~20k MW
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Correct Answer: A [~15k MW]
Notes:
The total installed renewable capacity has increased from 13,845 MW(2019) to 15,232 MW(2020).
38. Who has authored the book “Developments In Fluid Mechanics and Space Technology” along with former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
[A] Udupi Ramchandran Rao
[B] Roddam Narasimha
[C] A.S. Kiran Kumar
[D] M. Mahadevappa
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Correct Answer: B [Roddam Narasimha]
Notes:
Roddam Narasimha, co authored the book “Developments In Fluid Mechanics and Space Technology” along with former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
39. Which state government has inaugurated “FRUITS” Portal?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka government has inaugurated, 1st of its Kind FRUITS (Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System) Portal. Canara Bank is the first to take the project on pilot basis.
40. The KSMB or Karnataka Silk Marketing Board is expected to reopen its business unit in which north Indian state for silk trade and marketing?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarath
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh ]
Notes:
The Karnataka Silk Marketing Board (KSMB) is all set to make available its raw silk business to the weavers of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state. A dedicated unit mainly for silk marketing is all set to start operations soon. This is mainly to increase silk trade between Siddlaghatta and Ramanagaram regions in Karnataka and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
