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. Who won LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 title?
[A] Vartika Singh
[B] Aavriti Chaudhary
[C] Adline Castelino
[D] Shefali Sood
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Correct Answer: C [Adline Castelino]
Notes:
Adline Castelino from Mangalore, Karnataka has won LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 title
42. With which state government, e-commerce platform, Flipkart has signed a MoU under its Samarth Programme to promote the arts, crafts and handloom sector of the state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] TamilNadu
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
This will provide market access through e-commerce platform and it will help the producers to increase their business.
43. Public Affairs Centre is headquartered at?
[A] Mysore
[B] Hassan
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
PAC is headquartered at Bengaluru.
44. Which online grocery platform announced the launch of technology enabled, self service stores ‘Fresho’ in Bangalore on November 24th, 2021?
[A] BigBasket
[B] Grofers
[C] JioMart
[D] Heritage
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Correct Answer: A [BigBasket]
Notes:
BigBasket plans to open self service outlets through its offline retail networks. A ‘Fresho’ store was opened at Basaveshwar Nagar, Bengaluru on November 24th by three farmers. The Company also offers an exclusive ‘Farmer Connect Program’. The Fresho stores offer fresh fruits and vegetables along with essential food items like milk, bread and eggs and customers can handpick these items by themselves.
45. Senior Professor K S Narayanacharya who passed away in Bangalore on 26th November 2021, has authored which of these famous books in Kannada?
[A] Malegalalli Madumagalu
[B] Chidambara Rahasya
[C] Sree Ramayana Paatra Prapancha
[D] Bettada Jeeva
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Correct Answer: C [Sree Ramayana Paatra Prapancha ]
Notes:
Vedic Scholar Dr. Narayanacharya was born in 1933. He has authored more than 180 books in both Kannada and English. He was popularly called as ‘Ramayanacharya’ for his extensive knowledge of Srimad Valmiki Ramayana. He has been proudly conferred the title of “Valmiki Hrudayagya”. He has written mainly on the Vedas, Bhagavad Geetha, Ramayana, Mahabharata and other contemporary topics of interest.
46. In which district does the Lakkundi Utsav take place annually?
[A] Belgaum
[B] Udupi
[C] Gadag
[D] Shimoga
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Correct Answer: C [Gadag]
Notes:
Lakkundi Utsav is an annual festival that takes place in the town of Lakkundi, near Gadaga in north Karnataka. The festival is held in February or March. In 2023, Lakkundi Utsav took place from February 10 to 12. The festival features cultural events. Lakkundi was a commercial city in South India by the 10th century.
47. What recommendation did the Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission-2 make to curb property transactions based on fraudulent documents in Karnataka?
[A] Empower sub-registrars to cancel such registrations
[B] Increase property registration fees
[C] Require property owners to approach the police
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Empower sub-registrars to cancel such registrations]
Notes:
The Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission-2 recommended empowering sub-registrars to cancel fraudulent property registrations to prevent unscrupulous individuals from harassing property owners. This would streamline the process and provide a quicker resolution to disputes concerning fraudulent transactions, as opposed to having property owners go through lengthy legal proceedings in civil courts.
48. Who is the director of Girish Karnad’s last play, ‘Crossing to Talikota’?
[A] Ashok Mandanna
[B] Veena Sajnani
[C] Arjun Sajnani
[D] Maahir Mohiuddin
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Correct Answer: C [Arjun Sajnani]
Notes:
The play is directed by Arjun Sajnani. He has worked with a seasoned cast including Ashok Mandanna and Veena Sajnani. The play, set in the mid-1500s, revolves around the defeat of Aliya Rama Raya, the king of the Vijayanagara empire. The director’s role is crucial in bringing the play to life.
49. What recent recommendation did the Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission-2 (KARC-2) make regarding the conversion of agricultural land for residential or commercial purposes?
[A] Mandatory environmental impact assessments for all land conversions
[B] Clearance from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is not required for areas below 10 acres
[C] Increase in the number of required documents for land conversion
[D] All conversions must be approved by the local municipality
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Correct Answer: B [Clearance from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is not required for areas below 10 acres]
Notes:
The Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission-2 (KARC-2) suggested that for the conversion of agricultural land to residential or commercial uses (for areas below 10 acres), the clearance from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board may not be necessary. This recommendation aims to reduce unnecessary paperwork and simplify the process, making it easier and quicker for landowners to develop their properties for these purposes.
50. Which deity’s linga is enshrined in the sanctum of the Doddabasappa Temple in Karnataka?
[A] Shiva
[B] Vishnu
[C] Brahma
[D] Surya
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Correct Answer: A [Shiva]
Notes:
The Doddabasappa Temple features a Shiva linga in its sanctum, characteristic of Western Chalukya architecture in Karnataka.
