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.
31. In which year did Brahmo Samaj started its activities in Bangalore?
[A] 1868
[B] 1861
[C] 1866
[D] 1867
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Correct Answer: C [1866]
Notes:
The Theosophical Society started its work in Mysore State in the year 1886; Brahma Samaj started its activities at Bangalore in 1866 and also at Mangalore in 1870.
32. Francis Buchanan, speaks about sugar produced in which region of Karnataka whose sugar candy he described as being equal to the Chinese?
[A] Kolar
[B] Chikmagalur
[C] Doddaballapura
[D] Chikkaballapur
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Correct Answer: D [Chikkaballapur]
Notes:
Francis Buchanan spoke about the sugar that was produced at Chikkaballapur and he described it as being very white and fine and the sugar candy of the place was equal to that of the Chinese.
33. How many fishing harbours are located in Karnataka?
[A] 7
[B] 5
[C] 11
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
In Karnataka there are 8 fishing harbours located at Mangalore, Malpe, Honnavar, Tadri, Karwar, Gangolli, Bhatkal and Amadalli. Along with these there are 16 other fish landing centres.
34. In which year the state government of Mysore established a Central Industrial Workshop in Bangalore?
[A] 1957
[B] 1897
[C] 1865
[D] 1890
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Correct Answer: B [1897]
Notes:
The State Government of Mysore, in 1897 established Central Industrial Workshop at Bangalore. This was established so as to provide equipment and technical helps to entrepreneurs. The Bangalore Woollen, Cotton and Silk Mills Ltd. (1884) and the Mysore Spinning and Manufacturing Company Ltd. (1894) were also established at Bangalore.
35. In Karnataka, the first Primary Agricultural Credit Society in the country was founded in which year?
[A] 1905
[B] 1910
[C] 1915
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: A [1905]
Notes:
On 8th May 1905, the first Primary Agricultural Credit Society in the country was founded at Kanaginhal (Gadag tq) of Gadag district.
36. In which year, Speed Post Passport services was launched at selected post offices in Karnataka?
[A] 2000
[B] 2005
[C] 2003
[D] 2001
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Correct Answer: D [2001]
Notes:
In Karnataka, the Speed Post Passport service was launched at selected post offices in the year 2001. Since then, through its innovative services, the Passport office has reached the public more effectively.
37. Who was the spiritual adviser of Narasimha III?
[A] Yapaniya
[B] Bispanthi
[C] Maghanandi Siddhanta
[D] Kanji Panth
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Correct Answer: C [Maghanandi Siddhanta]
Notes:
Maghanandi Siddhanta was the spiritual adviser of Narasimha III. Narasimha III belonged to Hoysala empire. He ruled from 1263 to 1292. He faced invasions from Seuna who attacked his capital Halebidu. He was succeeded by his son Veera Ballala III. Narasimha III worshiped Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.
His Spiritual adviser, Maghanandi Siddhanta was a Digambar monk of Balatkara Gana. Digambar monk is a monk in Digambar tradition who are also called Nirgranth. Nirgranth means “one without any bonds”.
38. Kali Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Uttara Kannada district
[B] Kodagu District
[C] Chiradurga District
[D] Bidar District
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Correct Answer: A [Uttara Kannada district]
Notes:
The Kali Tiger Reserve (formerly known as Anshi National Park) is a protected area and tiger reserve of Karnataka. It is located in the Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Bengal tigers, black panthers and Indian elephants are the habitats of this park along with other distinctive fauna. The Kali River flows through the tiger reserve and hence the name. This river is the lifeline of the ecosystem of the tiger reserve.
39. What is the estimated total receipt of Karnataka for 2021-22?
[A] Rs 1,60,560 crore
[B] Rs 1,20,071 crore
[C] Rs 1,33,686 crore
[D] Rs 1,72,402 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 1,72,402 crore]
Notes:
Total receipts (excluding borrowings) for the year 2021-22 is estimated to be Rs 1,72,402 crore which is an annual decrease of 1% over the year 2019-20. In the year 2020-21, total receipts (excluding the borrowings) is estimated to fall short of the budget estimate by Rs 20,218 crore which is a shortfall of 11%.
40. Karnataka CM Yediyurappa presents state budget for the FY 2020-21. In the budget VAT on petrol and diesel has been increased. Now the VAT on Petrol and diesel respectively is?
[A] 35% on Petrol and 24% on Diesel
[B] 32% on Petrol and 21% on Diesel
[C] 30% on Petrol and 20 % on Diesel
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [35% on Petrol and 24% on Diesel]
Notes:
VAT on petrol increased to 35 % from 32 % and on diesel to 24% from 21 %
