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 has the Karnataka State Government proposed in its state budget 2022-2023 in order to effectively combat post-harvest management issues through KAPPEC [Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation]?
[A] Extension of “Directorate of Secondary Agricultural Committees”.
[B] Setting up of ‘common centers for farmer Producer Organizations’.
[C] Introduction of ‘Raita Shakti’ Scheme
[D] Additional assistance under PM Kisan Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Setting up of ‘common centers for farmer Producer Organizations’.]
Notes:
The State government of Karnataka plans to set up common centers for farmer producer organizations through the Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation (KAPPEC). They are mainly developed to take up post-harvest management marketing and exporting farm produce.
42. Which state government body organized the Khadi Utsav 2022 at Palace Grounds?
[A] Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board
[B] Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation
[C] Karnataka Textile Industries Corporation
[D] Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board]
Notes:
The Khadi Utsav 2022 at Palace Grounds was organized by the Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board.
43. Which Kannada poet is proposed to have the Shivamogga airport named after him?
[A] Pampa
[B] Kuvempu
[C] D R Bendre
[D] K S Nissar Ahmed
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Correct Answer: B [Kuvempu]
Notes:
Former chief minister B S Yediyurappa had proposed to name the Shivamogga airport after the celebrated Kannada poet Kuvempu. Kuvempu is known for propounding the philosophy of universal humanism, making him a fitting choice for this honor in Karnataka.
44. Which city has the maximum number of unicorns in India?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru, often referred to as the startup capital of India, has the maximum number of unicorns in the country. Unicorns are privately held startups valued at over $1 billion. This distinction makes Bengaluru a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting investors and job opportunities to the city.
45. Which dynasty built the Parvathi temple in the Kumaraswamy Temple complex in Sandur?
[A] Badami Chalukyas
[B] Rashtrakutas
[C] Hoysalas
[D] Vijayanagar
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Correct Answer: A [Badami Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Parvathi temple in the Kumaraswamy Temple complex in Sandur was built by the Badami Chalukyas in the 7th and 8th centuries. This temple is noted for its unique architecture and historical significance.
46. Which university in Karnataka has become the first public university in the state to receive the ISO-9001-2015 certificate?
[A] Mysore University
[B] Bangalore University
[C] Gulbarga University
[D] Mangalore University
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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore University]
Notes:
Bangalore University has recently achieved the milestone of becoming the first public university in Karnataka to receive the ISO-9001-2015 certificate.
47. What is the name of the river that the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway passes over?
[A] Kaveri
[B] Krishna
[C] Tungabhadra
[D] Sharavathi
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Correct Answer: A [Kaveri]
Notes:
The Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway crosses over the River Kaveri, enhancing connectivity and showcasing the geographical and historical significance of this major waterway in the region.
48. Which book, edited by Naresh V Narasimhan, discusses the historical development of Bengaluru and was first published in 1970?
[A] Bengaluru: A Modern Metropolis
[B] The Story of Bengaluru
[C] Bangalore Through the Centuries
[D] The Garden City: Past and Present
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Correct Answer: C [Bangalore Through the Centuries]
Notes:
Bangalore Through the Centuries’ is a significant work that explores the historical narrative of Bengaluru. Edited by Naresh V Narasimhan, an architect and urbanist, the book was first published in 1970. It stands out as one of the earliest comprehensive accounts detailing the evolution of the city, making it a milestone in the historiography of Bengaluru.
49. What unique feature distinguishes the recently discovered Megalithic period stone painting in Sidegallu village, Kudligi, from other similar archaeological finds in the region?
[A] It depicts only individual figures.
[B] It is painted on a flat surface.
[C] It includes a large group of people depicted together.
[D] It is located inside a cave.
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Correct Answer: C [It includes a large group of people depicted together.]
Notes:
The stone painting found in Sidegallu village is particularly notable because it depicts a large group of people holding hands and dancing, which is a rare feature in stone paintings from this region. Most other stone paintings typically show individual figures or smaller groups. This aspect highlights the social or communal aspects of the period, offering valuable insights into the ancient civilization’s culture and social structure.
50. In the context of cyber scams in Karnataka, what term is used to describe bank accounts that serve as intermediaries between victims’ and scammers’ primary accounts?
[A] Proxy accounts
[B] Mule accounts
[C] Bridge accounts
[D] Transfer accounts
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Correct Answer: B [Mule accounts]
Notes:
Mule accounts are used in cyber scams to temporarily hold stolen funds, obscuring the money trail and complicating efforts to track and recover the funds.
