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. Consider the statement about Sudhakar Krishna Rao. Select the incorrect statement.
1)He was also called “Gandhi’s postman”.
2) He was awarded the Kannada Rajyotsava Award in 2012.
3) He was given the title “Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi” for his authority on all the four Vedas.
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
He was also called “Gandhi’s postman”.
He was awarded the Kannada Rajyotsava Award in 2012.
He was given the title “Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi” for his authority on all the four Vedas.
42. Which state is the first to launch State Health Register?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Delhi
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
State Health Register, will maintain the health records of all the citizens of the state.
43. NCRD Released Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India 2019 Report, according to the report which state records the second highest suicides in the farming sector which includes farmers and cultivators in India during 2019.
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Telangana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Maharashtra (2680) followed by Karnataka (1331), Andhra Pradesh (628) and Telangana (491) record the highest suicides in the farming sector which includes farmers and cultivators in India during 2019.
44. M Rama Jois passes away at 89 in Bengaluru. To which field he was related?
[A] Politics
[B] Footballer
[C] Musician
[D] Actor
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Correct Answer: A [Politics]
Notes:
M Rama Jois served as the Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court, he also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha and a governor for the states of Jharkhand and Bihar.
45. For the welfare of farmers, the Karnataka state budget 2022-2023 announced state diesel subsidy to bring down fuel expenditure burden attached to farm machinery. What is the subsidy allotted per acre?
[A] INR 200 per acre
[B] INR 250 per acre
[C] INR 300 per acre
[D] INR 350 per acre
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Correct Answer: B [INR 250 per acre ]
Notes:
To encourage the use of farm machinery and reduce the burden on fuel expenditure, CM Basavaraj Bommai has announced for the first time that a diesel subsidy at INR 250 per acre subject to maximum of 5 acres shall be disbursed to farmers through DBT. This scheme is called “Raitha shakti” .
46. 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.
47. Which district in Karnataka is not a part of the Western Ghats range?
[A] Chikkamagaluru
[B] Kodagu
[C] Belagavi
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: D [Mysuru]
Notes:
Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, and Belagavi are districts in Karnataka that fall within the Western Ghats range. Mysuru, however, is not part of the Western Ghats. The plants for the ‘Western Ghats Block’ at Lalbagh Botanical Garden are sourced from seven districts in Karnataka that are part of this range.
48. Which model is the Karnataka government adopting to identify under-developed areas as ‘aspirational taluks’?
[A] NITI Aayog indices
[B] Nanjundappa Commission recommendations
[C] Special Development Plan
[D] State average
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog indices]
Notes:
The Karnataka government is using NITI Aayog indices to identify and focus on under-developed ‘aspirational taluks’ for targeted development and funding to improve education, health, and economic outcomes.
49. What is the traditional performance art known as ‘huli vesha’ primarily associated with in Karnataka?
[A] Classical dance performed during Diwali
[B] Tiger dance performed during Navaratri
[C] Folk songs sung during Ugadi
[D] Puppet shows conducted during Dasara
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Correct Answer: B [Tiger dance performed during Navaratri]
Notes:
Huli vesha, or tiger dance, is a vibrant and culturally significant performance art from the Tulunadu region, which includes Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kasargod districts. It is traditionally performed during the Navaratri festival as an offering to Goddess Durga. The performers paint their bodies to resemble tigers and dance to the beats of drums, symbolizing strength and valor.
50. K Ullas Karanth is a well known personality in Karnataka in which of these fields?
[A] Tiger Conservation Expert
[B] Defence Strategy Expert
[C] Rural Development Strategist
[D] Urban Planning Expert
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Correct Answer: A [Tiger Conservation Expert]
Notes:
K Ullas Karanth, a renowned tiger expert and conservation zoologist, was the keynote speaker at the Green Literature Festival in Bengaluru. His address focused on the prospects for wild nature in the context of India’s development, highlighting his expertise and commitment to wildlife conservation.
