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. Namada Chilume, a natural spring, is situated in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Tumkuru
[B] Raichur
[C] Yadgir
[D] Vijayanagara
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Correct Answer: A [Tumkuru]
Notes:
Namada Chilume is a natural spring situated in the Tumkuru distrcit state of Karnataka. It is around 14 km from Tumkur and 80 km from the city of Bengaluru.
42. Shimsha River is the tributary of which river of Karnataka?
[A] Kabini River
[B] Sharavathi River
[C] Kaveri River
[D] Kali River
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Correct Answer: C [Kaveri River]
Notes:
Shimsha River flows in the state of Karnataka and it is one of the tributaries of the Kaveri River. Shimsha River originates in the Tiptur taluk of Tumkur district of Karnataka and flows for around 221 km before merging with the Kaveri River.
43. Harangi Reservoir, is built across the tributary of which river of Karnataka?
[A] Bhima River
[B] Palar River
[C] Varahi River
[D] Kaveri River
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Correct Answer: D [Kaveri River]
Notes:
The Harangi Reservoir is located in Kodagu district of Karnataka. This reservoir is formed by a masonry dam which is built across the river Harangi which is a tributary of the Kaveri River.
44. Which sector contributes the highest to Karnataka’s GSVA for 2025-26 (projected)?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Industry
[C] Small and Medium Industries
[D] Services
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Correct Answer: D [Services]
Notes:
For 2025-26 (projected), Karnataka’s services sector contributes 69.8% to GSVA, agriculture 10.8%, and industry 19.4%. Small and medium industries are part of the industrial sector. The Economic Survey 2025-26 provides these figures. Employment data is not directly given; GSVA percentages serve as proxy for sectoral economic shares.
45. Which state ranks first in ragi production in India?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka produced 1,369,830 tonnes of ragi in 2020–21, accounting for 68% of India’s total. It leads all states in ragi production with consistent data across recent years. Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand produced significantly less ragi that year. Karnataka ranks third in overall millet production for 2024–25, but it remains the top ragi producer.
46. Panchakshari Gawai from Karnataka founded which music institution?
[A] Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
[B] Kalakshetra Foundation
[C] Veereshwara Punyashrama
[D] Bhatkhande Music Institute
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Correct Answer: C [Veereshwara Punyashrama]
Notes:
Panchakshari Gawai was a Hindustani musician from Karnataka who founded Veereshwara Punyashrama in Gadag. It is known for music education, especially for visually impaired students. Gawai was himself visually impaired and trained many musicians, promoting Hindustani music in Karnataka.
47. Which of the following Coffee varieties grown in Karnataka have been granted the GI tag?
- Chikmagalur Arabica
- Coorg Arabica
- Bababudangiris Arabica
- Monsooned Malabar Robusta
Select the correct option:
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Karnataka produces about 70% of India’s coffee. All four major regional varieties—Chikmagalur Arabica, Coorg Arabica, Bababudangiris Arabica, and Monsooned Malabar Robusta—have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to preserve their unique origin and maintain the authenticity of these distinct coffee types.
48. Which plays were written by Chandrashekhara Kambara?
[A] Sangyabalya and Sirisampige
[B] Sirisampige and Taledanda
[C] Sangyabalya and Nagamandala
[D] Nagamandala and Taledanda
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Correct Answer: A [Sangyabalya and Sirisampige]
Notes:
Sangyabalya and Sirisampige are plays by Chandrashekhara Kambara. Sirisampige (1986) is based on a folk myth and won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1991. Kambara adapted Sangyabalya from a traditional folk story, introducing it into modern Kannada theatre. Taledanda and Nagamandala were written by Girish Karnad, not Kambara.
49. Who was the first Kannada actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
[A] V. Shantaram
[B] Dr. Rajkumar
[C] G.V. Iyer
[D] K.V. Akshara
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Rajkumar]
Notes:
Dr. Rajkumar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1995. He was the first Kannada actor honored with this award, which is India’s highest cinema recognition.
50. Who authored The Dynasties of Canarese Districts?
[A] B.L. Rice
[B] Kittle
[C] J.F. Fleet
[D] Mark Cubbon
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Correct Answer: C [J.F. Fleet]
Notes:
John Faithful Fleet was a British civil servant and epigraphist known for his 1882 work, The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts. This book is a seminal publication that reconstructs the political history of the Kannada-speaking regions using epigraphical evidence. It documents dynasties such as the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Hoysalas within the Bombay Presidency territories. Fleet’s research marked the first systematic historical study based on inscriptions rather than legends, contributing significantly to Karnataka’s historiography.
