Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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31. Which of the following is the the largest pepper producing state of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has overtaken Kerala and become the country’s leading pepper producer, accounting for 45% of the total production.
32. Supa dam is built across which of the following rivers?
[A] Hemavathy
[B] Kali
[C] Harangi
[D] Arkavathy
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Correct Answer: B [Kali]
Notes:
Supa Dam is a dam that is located in town of Dandeli in Joida Taluk. it was built across the River Kali or Kalinadi by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited. This dam has a power house at the foot of this dam with two electric generators. They are of 50 megawatts each. In 1985, the power house was commissioned.
33. Amrit Mahal Cattle Breeding & Training Centre is located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Chitradurga
[B] Chamarajanagar
[C] Chikkamagalur
[D] Dakshina Kannada
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Correct Answer: C [Chikkamagalur]
Notes:
Amrit Mahal Cattle Breeding & Training Centre is located in Chikkamagalur district of Karnataka.
34. Mandya is a breed of which of the following?
[A] Buffalo
[B] Goat
[C] Poultry
[D] Sheep
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Correct Answer: D [Sheep]
Notes:
Mandya is a breed of Sheep. These sheep are bred largely in Mandya, Malavalli, and Bannur areas of Mandya district. They are also found in Mysore and Bengaluru districts.It is relatively smalland is of white colour – sometimes face is light brown which may extend up to neck.
35. After Independence the First Modern Dairy Industry was started in which of the following districts in Karnataka?
[A] Kalaburagi
[B] Udupi
[C] Hassan
[D] Kodagu
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Correct Answer: D [Kodagu]
Notes:
After Independence the First Modern Dairy Industry was started at Kudige Village near the present Harangi Dam of Kodagu district on 8 January 1955.
36. What percentage of total forest area of Karnataka is protected forest?
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Correct Answer: D [8%]
Notes:
With area of 3,540.07 sq. km, 8% of total forest area of Karnataka is protected forest.
37. Vyasanakere Iron Ore Mines are located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Hospet
[B] Bellari
[C] Bidar
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: A [Hospet]
Notes:
Vyasanakere Iron Ore Mines are located in Hospet district of Karnataka.
38. What is the rank of Karnataka in the production of Kyanite?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: C [3rd]
Notes:
Karnataka is the third largest producer of Kyanite in India. Jharkhand is the largest producer of Kyanite followed by Maharashtra.
39. In which of the protected areas Lakhya dam is situated?
[A] Kudremukh National Park
[B] Nagarhole National Park
[C] Bandipur National Park
[D]
Bannerghatta National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Kudremukh National Park]
Notes:
The Lakya Dam is a check dam built across the river Lakya, a tributary of the Bhadra river. The dam was constructed by Kudremukh Iron Ore Company. The dam is situated in a protected forest area inside the Kudremukh National Park in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. This dam was built with the objective to collect silt and other waste materials from the mining industries situated beyond Kudremukh.
40. Where is the headquarter of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) located?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bangalore
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore]
Notes:
The headquarter of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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