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41. Consider the following statements regarding the Raitha Vidya Nidhi scheme:
- It is a scholarship program specifically for the children of farmers in Karnataka.
- The scholarship is automatically disbursed through a DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) system using the FRUITS portal.
- It has been recently extended to include the children of landless agricultural laborers, weavers, and fishermen.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Statement 1 & 3 are Correct: Originally launched for farmers’ children, the scheme was expanded to cover children of landless laborers, auto/taxi drivers, and various artisan communities to ensure broader educational access. Statement 2 is Correct: The FRUITS (Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System) portal is the backbone for identifying beneficiaries and ensuring seamless fund transfer.
42. What is the reservation for women with Agricultural Produce Market Committee licences in allotments?
[A] 15%
[B] 25%
[C] 20%
[D] 10%
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Correct Answer: D [10%]
Notes:
Women licensed by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee receive a 10% reservation in allotments of sites, godowns, shops, and shop-cum-godowns within market premises. This reservation is a policy measure to promote women entrepreneurs in agricultural marketing sectors.
43. Consider the following crops:
- Ragi
- Jowar
- Bajra
- Paddy
Under the “Raitha Siri” scheme of Karnataka, which of the above millets are eligible for financial incentives to promote their cultivation?
[A] 1, 2 and 3 only
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3 only]
Notes:
Raitha Siri scheme specifically promotes minor millets by providing an incentive of ₹10,000 per hectare to farmers cultivating Ragi, Jowar, Bajra, Navane, etc. Paddy is a water-intensive cereal and is excluded from this millet-promotion financial incentive program.
44. What percentage does financial services contribute to Karnataka’s GSVA?
[A] 8.6%
[B] 14%
[C] 20%
[D] 66%
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Correct Answer: A [8.6%]
Notes:
Financial services contribute 8.6% to Karnataka’s Gross State Value Added (GSVA). Karnataka’s economy is service-dominated with 66% GSVA from services, agriculture 14%, manufacturing 20%. Data is based on NITI Aayog and Karnataka’s 2025-26 Budget projections. Financial sector growth is driven by fintech, digital infrastructure, and banking penetration.
45. Which Indian state ranks 1st in arecanut production up to 2025-26?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka accounts for 57.85% of India’s arecanut cultivation area as of 2023. It produces 69% of national arecanut output, according to a 2025 ICAR-CPCRI report. Shivamogga district in Karnataka had the highest output of 169,305 tonnes in 2018-19. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Karnataka provides these figures. Karnataka’s consistent top production is referenced in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
46. Mallikarjun Mansur, the Karnataka vocalist, belonged to which gharana?
[A] Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
[B] Kirana Gharana
[C] Gwalior Gharana
[D] Patiala Gharana
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Correct Answer: A [Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana]
Notes:
Mallikarjun Mansur was a renowned Hindustani vocalist from Karnataka. He belonged to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, known for its complex raga structures. Mansur was famous for preserving rare ragas. The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is linked to Karnataka through his contributions despite the region’s Carnatic music tradition.
47. Who started Mangaluru Samachara, the first Kannada newspaper published from Mangaluru in 1843?
[A] Jnanodaya Srinivasa
[B] M. Krishna Rao
[C] G.S. Shivarudrappa
[D] Hermann Mögling
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Correct Answer: D [Hermann Mögling]
Notes:
Hermann Mögling started Mangaluru Samachara in 1843. It was the first Kannada newspaper published from Mangaluru. Mangaluru Samachara was launched during British India and played a role in the development of Kannada journalism.
48. Which topography covers the entire Karnataka state?
[A] Young Stage Topography
[B] Senile Topography
[C] Karst Topography
[D] Mature Stage Topography
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Correct Answer: B [Senile Topography]
Notes:
Karnataka’s Maidan region consists of gently undulating plains and is characterized by senile topography, also known as the old stage or peneplain. This landscape formed after millions of years of erosion on stable Archean rocks. Senile topography represents a nearly flat or gently rolling terrain. Young stage topography features steep valleys not found across Karnataka. Karst topography occurs only in limited areas like the Yana rocks. Mature stage topography involves balanced erosion and deposition, which does not define the entire state.
49. How many large-sized Adivasi Multipurpose Co-operative Societies (LAMPS) are in Karnataka?
[A] 20
[B] 22
[C] 23
[D] 24
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Correct Answer: D [24]
Notes:
As of March 2026, Karnataka has 24 registered large-sized Adivasi Multipurpose Co-operative Societies (LAMPS). These societies provide agricultural inputs and market minor forest produce, primarily across eight districts including Chamarajanagara, Chikkamagaluru, and Mysuru. Recent data shows 23 of these societies are actively functioning.
50. Which poetic metre did 12th-century poet Raghavanka introduce to Kannada literature?
[A] Champu
[B] Ragale
[C] Tripadi
[D] Shatpadi
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Correct Answer: D [Shatpadi]
Notes:
Raghavanka popularized the Shatpadi metre in Kannada literature during the 12th century. He was a disciple of poet Harihara. His work, Harishchandra Kavya, uses Shatpadi, a six-line verse form. This metre marked a move from the Champu style to a more rhythmic narrative. The Shatpadi style became prominent during the Hoysala period in Karnataka. It allowed epic stories to be narrated more accessibly to the masses.
