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.
41. In which year, Inland Waterways Branch was created in Karnataka?
[A] 1968
[B] 1972
[C] 1976
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: B [1972]
Notes:
Karnataka’s Inland Waterways Branch was created in the year 1972 and it was attached to the Ports Directorate, located at Karwar in the Uttara Kannada District. This was created with the aim of having a proper control and supervision over navigation and ferry services in Karnataka.
42. 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.
43. Who built the Upper fort of the Bellary fort?
[A] Haider Ali
[B] Hanumappa Nayaka
[C] Tipu Sultan
[D] Harihara II
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Correct Answer: B [Hanumappa Nayaka]
Notes:
Hanumappa Nayaka built the Upper fort of the Bellary fort. The lower fort was built by Haider Ali. Hanumappa Nayaka was a feudatory of Vijayanagara empire.
Bellary fort was built on top of a hill called the “Ballari Gudda” or the Fort Hill. It is located in the Bellary district of Karnataka.
44. The rocks in the Mysore plateau belong to which system of rocks?
[A] Purana Rock System
[B] Dharwar system
[C] Deccan Trap
[D] Tertiary System
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Correct Answer: B [Dharwar system]
Notes:
The rocks in the Mysore plateau consist of the Dharwar system of volcanic rocks, crystalline schist’s, and granites.
45. 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.
46. Karanji Lake is located in which city of Karnataka?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Shivamogga
[C] Tumakuru
[D] Mysore
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Correct Answer: D [Mysore]
Notes:
Karanji Lake is located in the city of Mysore, Karnataka. This lake is also surrounded by a nature park consisting of a walk through aviary and a butterfly park. This aviary is the biggest walk-through aviary located in India. The Regional Museum of Natural History is also located on the banks of this lake.
47. As mentioned in Karnataka’s budget for 2021-22, what amount has been granted for women oriented programmes?
[A] Rs.37,188 crore
[B] Rs.47,188 crore
[C] Rs.57,188 crore
[D] Rs.27,188 crore
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Correct Answer: A [Rs.37,188 crore]
Notes:
As mentioned in Karnataka’s budget for 2021-22, for various women oriented programmes, a grant of Rs.37,188 crore has been approved.
48. What is Karnataka’s Capital expenditure for 2021-22?
[A] Rs 68,802 crore
[B] Rs 88,802 crore
[C] Rs 58,802 crore
[D] Rs 48,802 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 58,802 crore]
Notes:
Karnataka’s capital expenditure for FY 2021-22 is proposed to be Rs 58,802 crore. This amount is an increase of 9% over the state’s actual expenditure in FY 2019-20.
49. In Karnataka’s budget, how much has been allocated to Akshardosha scheme?
[A] Rs 1,047 crore
[B] Rs 3,047 crore
[C] Rs 5,047 crore
[D] Rs 2,047 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 2,047 crore]
Notes:
The Karnataka government has allocated Rs 2,047 crore for the Akshardosha scheme for the universalization of primary education. Also, towards Samagra Shikshan Abhiyan, Rs 247 crore has been allocated.
50. What amount has the 15th Finance commission recommended as post-devolution revenue deficit grant for Karnataka for the year 2021-22?
[A] Rs 2,631 crore
[B] Rs 6,631 crore
[C] Rs 3,631 crore
[D] Rs 1,631 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 1,631 crore]
Notes:
For the year 2021-22, the 15th Finance Commission has recommended an amount of Rs 1,631 crore as post-devolution revenue deficit grant for the state of Karnataka.
