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. Who was recently appointed as the chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Child Rights (KSCPCR)?
[A] Antony Sebastian
[B] K. Naganna Gowda
[C] Shekhargouda G Ramatnal
[D] Shashidhar Kosambe
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Correct Answer: B [K. Naganna Gowda]
Notes:
In December 2022, K. Naganna Gowda from Mandya was appointed as the chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Child Rights (KSCPCR). So, the correct answer is option B) K. Naganna Gowda.
42. Which district was the three-day Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in for the first time?
[A] Dharwad
[B] Haveri
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Tumakuru
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Correct Answer: B [Haveri]
Notes:
The literary meet, Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, was organized for the first time in Haveri, the district carved out of Dharwad 25 years ago. This event marked a significant milestone as it was the first time all district presidents were taken out in a procession during the event.
43. Which city hosted the 47th Indian Coast Guard’s Raising Day event in 2023?
[A] Mangaluru
[B] Udupi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: A [Mangaluru]
Notes:
The 47th Indian Coast Guard’s Raising Day event was hosted at the ICG headquarters in Panambur, which is located in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot took part in the event and highlighted the significant role of the Indian Coast Guard in protecting the nation’s maritime frontiers. The operational demonstrations by the ICG personnel showcased their capabilities in search and rescue, anti-poaching, and medical evacuation in the Arabian Sea.
44. Who is known as the key force in chronicling the oral traditions of Kodagu through the compilation of ‘Pattole Palame’?
[A] Nadikerianda Chinnappa
[B] Boverianda Muthanna Chinnappa
[C] Nanjamma
[D] G A Grierson
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Correct Answer: A [Nadikerianda Chinnappa]
Notes:
Nadikerianda Chinnappa played a crucial role in chronicling the oral traditions of Kodagu by compiling ‘Pattole Palame’, one of the earliest compilations of folklore in India. His efforts in collecting and preserving folk songs, proverbs, and idioms have contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of the region.
45. What is the total number of constituencies in Karnataka for the Assembly polls?
[A] 212
[B] 224
[C] 200
[D] 250
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Correct Answer: B [224]
Notes:
Karnataka has a total of 224 constituencies for the Assembly polls, with the BJP announcing candidates in 212 constituencies in two lists, indicating the total number for election participation.
46. What is the major agricultural produce of Raichur district in Karnataka?
[A] Rice, cotton, groundnut, pulses
[B] Wheat, sugarcane, maize, barley
[C] Tea, coffee, rubber, spices
[D] Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs
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Correct Answer: A [Rice, cotton, groundnut, pulses]
Notes:
Raichur district’s agricultural landscape, dominated by rice, cotton, groundnut, and pulses, reflects its agronomic significance in Karnataka, despite challenges faced by farmers due to infrastructural limitations at APMC yards affecting crop quality and marketability.
47. Which national park in Karnataka is affected by the realigned stretch of the Satellite Township Ring Road (STRR) project?
[A] Bandipur National Park
[B] Nagarhole National Park
[C] Bannerghatta National Park
[D] Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Bannerghatta National Park]
Notes:
The realigned STRR project, approved to pass through Bannerghatta National Park, aims to reduce city traffic congestion but has raised environmental concerns about disturbing the wildlife.
48. Hindustan Turbo Trainer Aircraft-40 (HTT-40) has been developed by?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[D] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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Correct Answer: C [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)]
Notes:
The Hindustan Turbo Trainer Aircraft-40 (HTT-40) is an indigenously developed basic trainer aircraft by the Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is designed to meet the training requirements of the Indian Armed Forces and is equipped with modern avionics and safety features, enhancing the training quality for ab-initio pilots of the Indian Air Force.
49. What significant event does Kannada Rajyotsava commemorate?
[A] The birth of Kannada language
[B] The renaming of Mysore state to Karnataka
[C] The merger of all Kannada-speaking regions to form the state of Mysore
[D] The establishment of Bengaluru as the capital
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Correct Answer: C [The merger of all Kannada-speaking regions to form the state of Mysore]
Notes:
Kannada Rajyotsava, celebrated on November 1st each year, marks the day in 1956 when all Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Mysore, which was later renamed Karnataka in 1973. This day reflects the linguistic reorganization of states and the unity of Kannada-speaking people under one administrative boundary.
50. What is the minimum project cost threshold for the Contract Management Module under the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPPP) to be piloted?
[A] Rs 10 lakh
[B] Rs 25 lakh
[C] Rs 50 lakh
[D] Rs 1 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 50 lakh]
Notes:
The Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPPP) introduced a Contract Management Module to enhance transparency and efficiency in tracking government projects. Initially, this module will be piloted for projects that are valued at Rs 50 lakh and above, specifically in the departments of rural development, water resources, and public works, before it is applied to larger projects worth more than Rs 1 crore.
