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. What is the main objective of the Save Chamundi Hills campaign?
[A] Promoting tourism on the hills
[B] Advocating for environmental conservation
[C] Supporting the PRASHAD project
[D] Organizing pilgrimages to Chamundi Hills

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42. Guledgudda Khana fabric is produced mainly in which district of North Karnataka?
[A] Chikkamagaluru
[B] Bagalkot
[C] Bidar
[D] Davanagere

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43. Which district is the shrine of the family deity Chikkamma Thayi located in?
[A] Bagalkot
[B] Mandya
[C] Kolar
[D] Varuna

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44. What is the name of the new software introduced by the Karnataka government to facilitate hassle-free property registrations in Bengaluru?
[A] Bhoomi 2.0
[B] Kaveri 2
[C] E-aasthi Pro
[D] SmartReg Karnataka

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45. Which of the following projects is an example of India’s collaboration with an international space agency?
[A] Chandrayaan-3
[B] Mars Orbiter Mission
[C] NISAR
[D] Aditya-L1

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46. According to the Karnataka Government (Transaction of Business) Rules 1977, what is required for any proposal or project with fiscal implications before being placed in the Cabinet?
[A] Approval from the Chief Minister
[B] Public opinion through a survey
[C] Concurrence of the Finance Department
[D] A majority vote in the Legislative Assembly

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47. What is the primary purpose of the new database being developed by the e-governance department in Karnataka for property buyers?
[A] To increase property tax collection
[B] To provide a comprehensive list of property amenities
[C] To check the legal status of properties using a property ID
[D] To offer discounts on property purchases

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48. 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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49. Which institution is associated with one of the winners of the Infosys Prize 2023 for contributions in the field of Physical Sciences?
[A] Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
[B] National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru
[C] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru

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50. During the festival of Deepavali in Tulunadu, Karnataka, what unique ritual is performed to honor the demon king Balendra?
[A] Lighting a single large firework in the center of the village.
[B] Offering sweets and fruits at the village temple.
[C] Calling out to him with a resonating ‘koo’ under impossible conditions.
[D] Performing a traditional dance around a bonfire.

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