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, Karnataka Poultry and Livestock Feed (Regulation of Manufacture and Sale) Order come into effect?
[A] 1987
[B] 1997
[C] 1998
[D] 1988
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Correct Answer: D [1988]
Notes:
Karnataka Poultry and Livestock Feed (Regulation of Manufacture and Sale) Order, 1987 under section-3 of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 came into effect from 7th March 1988.
32. The International Tech Park located in Bengaluru is a joint venture between India and which country?
[A] Singapore
[B] Australia
[C] Germany
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: A [Singapore]
Notes:
International Tech Park (ITP), a tech park which is located in Whitefield, Bengaluru. ITP was created in the year 1994 as a result of a joint venture between India and Singapore.
33. Pennar River originates from which district of Karnataka?
[A] Chamarajanagar
[B] Chikkaballapur
[C] Dakshina Kannada
[D] Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: B [Chikkaballapur]
Notes:
Penna (also known as Pennar, Penner, Penneru, and Uttara Pinakini) rises in the Nandi Hills located in Chikkaballapur District of Karnataka. This river runs north and east through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradeshand empties into the Bay of Bengal. On the banks of South Pennar River Bengaluru, Hosur, Tiruvannamalai, and Cuddalore are the important cities. The major industrial settlements on its banks are Chandapura, Anekal, Hosur, Bagalur and Chengam.
34. Lakkavalli, which is the site of a dam across the Bhadra River, is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Bangalore Rural
[B] Gadag
[C] Chikkamagaluru
[D] Kodagu
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Correct Answer: C [Chikkamagaluru]
Notes:
Lakkavalli is a small town located in the Chikkamagaluru district of the state of Karnataka. It is the site of a dam across the Bhadra River and this dam is used for power production, irrigation and agriculture.
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. Who was India’s second longest serving Law Minister?
[A] Hansraj Bhardwaj
[B] B.R. Ambedkar
[C] Charu Chandra Biswas
[D] Kailash Nath Katju
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Correct Answer: A [Hansraj Bhardwaj]
Notes:
Hansraj Bhardwaj is the second longest serving Law minister of India. He was also the governor of Karnataka (2009-14)and Kerala (2012-13).
Ashoke Kumar Sen is the longest serving Law minister of India. His term was 8 years and 257 days long.
37. Which organization has developed the ‘Apthamitra’ application?
[A] NASSCOM
[B] Infosys
[C] IBM
[D] WIPRO
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys]
Notes:
Infosys BPM, a subsidiary of Infosys has developed this application. This application will help provide medical guidance to the needy about corona virus.
38. 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).
39. What is ‘Zero-Cov’?
[A] Disinfection chamber
[B] Vaccine
[C] An antimicrobial coating
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Disinfection chamber]
Notes:
Researchers of NIT-Surakthal, Karnataka has developed ‘Zero-Cov’, a disinfection chamber. It will disinfect the personal protective equipment (PPE) tools, surgical masks, vegetables, packaged food items, currency notes and other day-to-day items within 15 minutes.
40. Who was called “Karnataka’s Bhagat Singh” for his revolutionary acts against British Rule?
[A] N S Hardikar
[B] K G Gokhale
[C] Muduvidu Krishna Rao
[D] Mahadevappa Mailara
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Correct Answer: D [Mahadevappa Mailara]
Notes:
Government of Karnataka has issued a notification to rename the Haveri Railway station as Mahadevappa Mailara Railway Station, after Mahadevappa Mailara, a freedom fighter from Haveri district, Karnataka.
