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 will be the reservation provided to the women who have obtained licence from Agricultural Produce Market Committee in the allotment of site, godown, shop, shop-cum-godowns in the premises?
[A] 15%
[B] 10%
[C] 20%
[D] 25%
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Correct Answer: B [10%]
Notes:
10% reservation in the allotment of site, godown, shop, and shop-cum-godowns in the premises will be provided to the women who have obtained licence from Agricultural Produce Market Committee.
42. What is Hemidactylus Vijayraghavani?
[A] Species of Gecko
[B] Species of Snake
[C] Species of Plant
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Species of Gecko]
Notes:
Hemidactylus Vijayraghavani is a species of Gecko and it is endemic to Karnataka.
43. Which district has the maximum temperature in Karnataka state?
[A] Vijayapura
[B] Kalburgi
[C] Raichur
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: B [Kalburgi]
Notes:
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre [KSNDMC] recorded highest temperature of 43.4 degree Celsius in the mid of May 2020 at Kalburgi. The weather bureau also recorded minimum temperature of 30.8 degree Celsius at Kalburgi. Gadag, Dharwad and Haveri also experience similar heat wave spells and humid temperatures through the hot months.
44. Which Karnataka state run public transport system recently won the Skoch Order of Merit Award?
[A] Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC)
[B] North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC)
[C] Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC)
[D] Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) ]
Notes:
KSRTC started the ‘Sarige Surakhsa’ or ‘ICU on Wheels’ initiative which has been beneficial to more than 38 villages of Dakshina Kannada district. In recognition of this new venture, the Skoch Order of Merit Award has been awarded to KSRTC. The corporate social responsibility displayed by KSRTC in this regard is being planned to be extended to other regions of Karnataka as well.
45. The recently instituted 3 D Digital Technology for preservation of ancient inscriptions in Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural and Ramanagara district is carried out by which company?
[A] The Mythic Society
[B] Diamond Inscriptions Ltd
[C] GemScribe OGI Systems
[D] Inscriptions Publishing Pvt Ltd
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Correct Answer: A [The Mythic Society ]
Notes:
To enable easy research and preservation of ancient inscriptions, a first of its kind 3 D technology initiative has been instituted by the Mythic Society in Bangalore. The first phase of project shall be implemented at Bangalore Urban, Rural and Ramanagara districts. This shall later be extended to the entire state. All the written scribes on the inscriptions shall be scanned using the technology for long term preservation.
46. Karnataka state has topped the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) in the country in a recent report released by the ministry of power. What was the score achieved?
[A] 70 out of 100
[B] 75 out of 100
[C] 80 out of 100
[D] 85 out of 100
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Correct Answer: A [70 out of 100]
Notes:
In the hindsight of implementing several initiatives to improve the energy efficiency index, Karnataka has topped the country by scoring 70 out of 100 points. Totally 36 states and union territories were assessed using qualitative and quantitative parameters. These two parameters along with outcome based indicator numbers were considered to calculate the aggregate score of 100 across a panel of six significant sectors.
47. To recognize the noble efforts of organ donation, in the wake of deaths of late Puneeth Rajkumar and late Sanchari Vijay, an ‘Organ Retrieval Center’ is being established under whose guidance in the Karnataka Budget 2022?
[A] Narayana Nethralaya
[B] Karnataka Medical Council
[C] Kidwai Cancer Center
[D] NIMHANS
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Correct Answer: D [NIMHANS]
Notes:
The Karnataka State Budget wholeheartedly encourages people to donate their organs posthumously. In this regard, the government has already started the functioning of The Institute of Gastroenterology and Organ Transplant in Bengaluru. The implementation of the ‘Organ Retrieval Center’ shall be instituted through NIMHANS.
48. Which scheme shall be extended to children of Yellow Board Taxi drivers to promote their education under Karnataka State Budget 2022?
[A] Yashaswini Scheme
[B] Vikaasa Yojane
[C] Vidyanidhi Yojane
[D] Vidya Shiromani Yojane
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Correct Answer: C [Vidyanidhi Yojane ]
Notes:
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai in his budget 2022-2023 announced the Vidyanidhi Yojane mainly for hcildren of Yellow Board Taxi Drivers. It is a financing scheme for education. A special scheme is also being proposed to take care of their health needs.
49. Which plant-based milk product was reported to have the newest market entry in Karnataka as of 2023?
[A] Soy Milk
[B] Almond Milk
[C] Oat Milk
[D] Millet-derived Milk Products
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Correct Answer: D [Millet-derived Milk Products]
Notes:
As of 2023, the plant-based milk industry in Karnataka has seen various types of non-dairy milks like soy, almond, and oat milk. However, the newest addition to this market is millet-derived milk products. This reflects the ongoing innovation and expansion in the plant-based food sector in the region, catering to a growing consumer base interested in diverse and sustainable dietary options.
50. As part of Karnataka’s revised draft EV policy, which cities are planned to be developed as model EV cities to promote EV adoption?
[A] Bengaluru, Mangalore, Coorg, Shimoga
[B] Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mysuru
[C] Udupi, Tumkur, Raichur, Bidar
[D] Davangere, Hassan, Kolar, Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: B [Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mysuru]
Notes:
The revised draft EV policy includes developing Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Mysuru as model EV cities to enhance infrastructure and support the growing e-mobility sector, promoting sustainable urban development.
