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. What percentage of total population of Karnataka is Christian as per census 2011?
[A] 1.8%
[B] 2.2%
[C] 4.5%
[D] 5.1%
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Correct Answer: A [1.8%]
Notes:
1.8% of total population of Karnataka is Christian as per census 2011.
32. When the Chalukya power waned, which ruler of the Seuna Dynasty declared independence?
[A] Bhillama V
[B] Jaitugi I
[C] Mahadeva
[D] Ammana
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Correct Answer: A [Bhillama V]
Notes:
The Seunas (Yadavas) who were the feudatories of both the Rastrakutas and the Chalukyas of Kalyani, became a sovereign power when Bhillama V (1173-92) taking advantage of the waning of power of the Chalukyas declared independence and founded the new capital Devagiri.
33. Which Karnataka districts produce large quantities of honey?
[A] Kodagu, Hassan, Chikmagalur and Shimoga
[B] Bidar, Bellary, Vijayapura and Chikballapur
[C] Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga and Bangalore Urban
[D] Koppal, Mysore, Raichur and Mandya
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Correct Answer: A [Kodagu, Hassan, Chikmagalur and Shimoga]
Notes:
Kodagu, Hassan, Chikmagalur, and Shimoga are districts in Karnataka’s Western Ghats region known for large honey production due to favourable climatic and forest conditions. These areas support apiculture and bee-keeping industries. The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot providing rich floral sources, essential for honey production.
34. When did Bank of Bombay and Bank of Madras open branches at Dharwad and Bangalore Cantonment?
[A] 1863, 1864
[B] 1915, 1916
[C] 1853, 1854
[D] 1921, 1922
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Correct Answer: A [1863, 1864]
Notes:
The Bank of Bombay was founded in 1840, and the Bank of Madras in 1843. The Bank of Bombay opened its branch in Dharwad in 1863, and the Bank of Madras opened its branch at Bangalore Cantonment in 1864.
35. In which siege of Bijapur began?
[A] 1800
[B] 1685
[C] 1680
[D] 1675
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Correct Answer: B [1685]
Notes:
Seiege of Bijapur began in 1685. It ended in September 1686 and Mughals won. The siege began when the Aurangzeb dispatched his son Muhammad Azam Shah with a force of nearly 50,000 men to capture Bijapur Fort and defeat Sikandar Adil Shah, the then ruler of Bijapur who refused to be a vassal of the Mughal Empire.
The siege of Bijapur was among the longest military engagements by the Mughals. It lasted for more than 15 months.
36. Who was the architect of the Bangalore Fort?
[A] Laurie Baker
[B] Kempe Gowda I
[C] Narasimha I
[D] Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Kempe Gowda I]
Notes:
Kempe Gowda I was the architect of the Bangalore Fort. He was a vassal of the Vijaynagar Empire and the founder of Bangalore. Kempegowda’s birth anniversary celebrations are organized by the state government every year across Karnataka from 27 June 2017, and is seen as Kempegowda day or ‘Kempegowda Jayanthi’.
The construction of Bangalore Fort began in 1537 as a mud fort. It was renovated in 1751 with granite stones by Hyder Ali and it was further improved by his son Tipu Sultan in the late 18th century.
37. 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.
38. Which Karnataka site is called “The Cherrapunji of South India”?
[A] Agumbe
[B] Coorg
[C] Tumakuru
[D] Hospet
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Correct Answer: A [Agumbe]
Notes:
Agumbe is located in Shimoga district, Karnataka, in the Western Ghats. It is known for very high rainfall, earning the title “The Cherrapunji of South India.” Agumbe hosts a Rainforest Research Station focused on King Cobra conservation. It lies in the Malenadu region and is noted for medicinal plants and rainforest preservation efforts.
39. Kabini River in Karnataka is tributary of which river?
[A] Tungabhadra River
[B] Kali River
[C] Cauvery River
[D] Shimsha River
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Correct Answer: C [Cauvery River]
Notes:
One of the major tributaries of the river Cauvery in southern India is the Kabini River. Originating in Kozhikode district, Kerala it flows eastward through Wayanad district, entering Mysore district of Karnataka, to join the Kaveri River at Tirumakudalu Narasipura taluk in Mysore, Karnataka. It forms the huge Kabini Reservoir close to the town of Sargur.
40. Which fruit does the Appemidi variety, with a GI tag, belong to in Karnataka?
[A] Banana
[B] Orange
[C] Pomelo
[D] Mango
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Correct Answer: D [Mango]
Notes:
Appemidi is a wild mango variety found in Karnataka’s Western Ghats, especially the Malnad region, including Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, and Chikmagalur. It is known for its firm texture and high acidity, making it ideal for pickling. It recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to protect its authenticity and promote conservation of these trees.
