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. Which army was known as called as Karnatabala?
[A] Rashtrakuta Army
[B] Kadamba Army
[C] Kakatiya Army
[D] Chalukyan Army
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Correct Answer: D [Chalukyan Army]
Notes:
The Chalukyan army has been called ‘Karnatabala’ and described as invincible in different contemporary inscriptions.
32. In which year, the Flag Satyagraha was launched in the state of Mysore?
[A] 1936
[B] 1939
[C] 1938
[D] 1939
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Correct Answer: C [1938]
Notes:
The Flag Satyagraha was launched in April 1938 in the state of Mysore by organising the first session of the Mysore Congress at Shivapura (Mandya District).
33. In which year, forest Satyagraha movement was held in Karnataka?
[A] 1927
[B] 1938
[C] 1937
[D] 1939
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Correct Answer: D [1939]
Notes:
The forest satyagraha movement took place in the state in the year 1939. More than 1200 persons were imprisoned during the movement.
34. In which region of Karnataka was the Mahaboob Shahi Mills established with the active support from the Nizam of Hyderabad?
[A] Belagavi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Gulbarga
[D] Bidar
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Correct Answer: C [Gulbarga]
Notes:
The Mahaboob Shahi Kalburga Mills, a textile mill, was established in 1884 at Gulbarga with the active support of the Government of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
35. In Karnataka, which is the second largest port?
[A] Honnavar Port
[B] Bhatkal Port
[C] Tadadi Port
[D] Belekeri Port
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Correct Answer: D [Belekeri Port]
Notes:
In Karnataka, Belekeri port is the second largest port of the state. This port being nearer to Hospet and Bellary, which are major Iron Ore producers hence, this port is mainly used for the purpose of exporting Iron Ore.
36. Kupgal Petroglyphs are located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Bidar
[B] Chamarajanagar
[C] Bellary
[D] Bagalkot
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Correct Answer: C [Bellary]
Notes:
The Kupgal petroglyphs are works of rock art found at Kupgal in Bellary district of Karnataka. Thousands of petroglyphs have been found at Kupgal, which date to the neolithic or even the old stone age. The site, which includes examples of rock gongs, was discovered first in 1892, but subsequently became lost to researchers until it was rediscovered in the early 21st century. This site features peculiar rock formations with unusual depressions which make musical sounds when struck with boulders.
37. Where did Manipal get its name from?
[A] Lake
[B] Hill
[C] River
[D] Forest
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Correct Answer: A [Lake]
Notes:
The name Manipal comes from the Manipal Lake located in the Udupi district, Karnataka.
38. Found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat, Uperodon Mormoratus is species of which kind?
[A] Frog
[B] Snake
[C] Rats
[D] Guinea Pigs
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Correct Answer: A [Frog]
Notes:
Uperodon mormorata is a species of frog which is also known as the Indian dot frog, dark-banded frog, marbled ramanella and mottled globular frog. It is a species of narrow-mouthed frog which is found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat.
39. 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 %
40. 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).
