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. Which prestigious award did S L Bhyrappa receive for his contributions to literature and education?
[A] Padma Shri
[B] Padma Vibhushan
[C] Padma Bhushan
[D] Bharat Ratna

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42. Which city has the maximum number of unicorns in India?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai

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43. Which district in Karnataka is the current leader in fish production?
[A] Davangere
[B] Vijayapura
[C] Haveri
[D] Bengaluru

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44. Which saint poetess from Karnataka is being featured in the concert ‘Advaita’ by Devaki Pandit?
[A] Akka Mahadevi
[B] Janabai
[C] Andal
[D] Lalleshwari

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45. What is the estimated percentage of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community in Karnataka’s population?
[A] 10%
[B] 15%
[C] 20%
[D] 16%

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46. Which of the following projects is an example of India’s collaboration with an international space agency?
[A] Chandrayaan-3
[B] Mars Orbiter Mission
[C] NISAR
[D] Aditya-L1

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47. What unique feature does the hybrid nanoparticle developed by scientists at IISc possess for cancer treatment?
[A] It is magnetic.
[B] It generates ultrasound waves when exposed to light.
[C] It increases the size of cancer cells.
[D] It is visible to the naked eye.

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48. Bengaluru Bird Day is celebrated in memory of which individual, known for pioneering group birdwatching efforts in India?
[A] Zafar Futehally
[B] K S Gopi Sundar
[C] Dr Joseph George
[D] Ulhas Anand

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49. What is the primary objective of the Karnataka State Research Foundation (KSRF) as recently announced by the Karnataka Science and Technology Minister?
[A] To regulate the startup industries in Karnataka
[B] To provide scholarships to students in science and technology
[C] To create an enabling atmosphere for research and development in the state
[D] To oversee the technological parks across Karnataka

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50. What significant event does Kannada Rajyotsava commemorate?
[A] The birth of Kannada language
[B] The renaming of Mysore state to Karnataka
[C] The merger of all Kannada-speaking regions to form the state of Mysore
[D] The establishment of Bengaluru as the capital

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