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. Which renowned Carnatic music composer was honoured at the Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana National Music Festival – 2023 in Karnataka?
[A] Purandara Dasa
[B] Muthuswami Dikshitar
[C] Thyagarajaswamy
[D] Swati Tirunal
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Correct Answer: C [Thyagarajaswamy]
Notes:
The event pays homage to the 176-year-old legacy of the late Saint Thyagarajaswamy, a renowned Carnatic music composer.
42. Which district in Karnataka hosted the ninth Karnataka Bird Festival?
[A] Udupi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Mysuru
[D] Belagavi
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Correct Answer: A [Udupi]
Notes:
The ninth Karnataka Bird Festival was held at the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary in Kollur, Udupi district. This sanctuary covers an area of over 370 square kilometres and is home to more than 300 bird species.
43. Which hill station is known for growing 85% of India’s strawberries?
[A] Ooty
[B] Mahabaleshwar
[C] Coorg
[D] Munnar
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Correct Answer: B [Mahabaleshwar]
Notes:
85% of India’s strawberries are grown on the hilly slopes of Mahabaleshwar, making it a significant producer of the fruit. This hill station is well-known for its strawberry cultivation and supplies strawberries to various cities in India, including Bengaluru.
44. What is the purpose of the Padakanaja mobile app and web portal?
[A] To provide access to multiple lexical resources
[B] To promote the use of Kannada in administration
[C] To improve rural banking in Karnataka
[D] To explore technologies for user-friendly interface
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Correct Answer: A [To provide access to multiple lexical resources]
Notes:
The purpose of the Padakanaja mobile app and web portal is to provide a unified single window for accessing multiple lexical resources such as glossaries and dictionaries published by both government and private publishers. It aims to ease the implementation of Kannada in administration and for public usage.
45. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the ‘longest railway platform in the world’ at which station in Karnataka in 2023?
[A] Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station
[B] Hosapete Station
[C] Tinaighat Station
[D] Dharwad Station
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Correct Answer: A [Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the ‘longest railway platform in the world’ at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station in Karnataka. The platform is 1,507 m long and has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
46. Which districts in Karnataka share a border with Telangana?
[A] Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Ballari, Kalaburagi
[B] Belagavi, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Davanagere
[C] Mysuru, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Hassan, Kolar
[D] Bagalkot, Dharwad, Vijayapura, Chitradurga, Ramanagara
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Correct Answer: A [Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Ballari, Kalaburagi]
Notes:
The districts of Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Ballari, and Kalaburagi share a border with Telangana.
47. Which Karnataka politician became the Prime Minister of India in 1996?
[A] Ramakrishna Hegde
[B] J H Patel
[C] H D Deve Gowda
[D] Siddaramaiah
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Correct Answer: C [H D Deve Gowda]
Notes:
H D Deve Gowda’s ascension to Prime Minister of India in 1996 from his political beginnings in Karnataka demonstrates his significant political journey and the state’s influence on national politics.
48. Which institute is planning to release a text-to-speech synthesis system aimed at making India’s digital ambitions more inclusive by the end of 2023?
[A] Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
[B] Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
[C] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[D] Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Institute of Science (IISc)]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc)’s development of a text-to-speech synthesis system, SYSPIN, aims to enhance digital inclusivity across India by the end of 2023, showcasing the institute’s contribution to technological advancements and accessibility.
49. What is the primary purpose of inserting Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags into snakes at the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Karnataka?
[A] To increase the population of snakes in the reserve
[B] To monitor the health and diet of the snakes
[C] To track their movement and reduce human-snake conflicts
[D] To prepare snakes for relocation to other wildlife reserves
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Correct Answer: C [To track their movement and reduce human-snake conflicts]
Notes:
PIT tags are used in snakes at KTR to track their movements and reduce human-snake conflicts, promoting safer coexistence and effective wildlife management.
50. What is the local name for the Bhu-Aadhaar project initiated by BBMP in Bengaluru for digitizing property records?
[A] Namma Bengaluru
[B] Namma Swathu
[C] Bengaluru Bhoomi
[D] Swathu Sarathi
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Correct Answer: B [Namma Swathu]
Notes:
The Bhu-Aadhaar project, aimed at digitizing property records in Bengaluru, has been locally renamed as ‘Namma Swathu’ by the BBMP. This initiative involves geo-tagging properties and linking them with their respective self-assessment scheme (SAS) numbers to create a comprehensive digital database. This will facilitate various land-related services and ensure better management of property records in the city.
