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 is the total allocation for Transport in Karnataka Budget 2026-27?
[A] Rs 15,000 crore
[B] Rs 20,000 crore
[C] Rs 25,000 crore
[D] Rs 18,123 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 18,123 crore]
Notes:
Karnataka Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 18,123 crore to the Transport sector, a 26% increase from 2025-26. It includes Rs 5,300 crore for the Shakthi scheme and Rs 7,640 crore for roads and bridges. For Bengaluru, Rs 7,000 crore is assigned to infrastructure such as metro expansion, road white-topping, Outer Ring Road corridor, suburban rail, and pedestrian walkways.
42. Which state hosted over 19,000 DPIIT-recognized startups and 39% of GenAI startups in 2025?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
As of 2025, Karnataka hosted more than 19,000 startups recognized by DPIIT. The Economic Survey 2025–26 reported that Karnataka accounted for 39% of India’s GenAI startups, leading the country. Karnataka’s startup ecosystem ranked third nationally in 2026 per DPIIT. Over 5,000 active tech investors support its growth. Government schemes like ELEVATE contribute to startup support, though detailed figures are unavailable.
43. Which Indian state ranks 4th in domestic tourism inflow in 2023?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka ranked 4th in domestic tourism inflow in 2023 with 182.41 million visitors. It was ahead of Gujarat, which ranked 5th with 135.81 million visitors. This data is based on the latest verified statistics from 2023. Other top states by domestic tourism include Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka’s Economic Survey 2025-26 reports overall growth but does not provide specific tourism data.
44. What percentage of Karnataka is covered by the Western Ghats, a UNESCO site?
[A] About 60%
[B] About 50%
[C] Less than 10%
[D] Over 75%
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Correct Answer: A [About 60%]
Notes:
The Western Ghats cover approximately 60% of Karnataka and are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region is a global biodiversity hotspot with over 4,500 flowering plant species, 38% of which are endemic. Karnataka is recognized for its rich biodiversity including a significant number of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The Western Ghats contribute substantially to the state’s ecological diversity and natural heritage.
45. Who is known as the “Father of Modern Kannada Theatre”?
[A] Girish Karnad
[B] T. P. Kailasam
[C] Kuvempu
[D] Adya Rangacharya
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Correct Answer: B [T. P. Kailasam]
Notes:
T. P. Kailasam introduced realism and social themes into Kannada theatre. His plays like “Tollu Gatti” and “Home Rule” used humor and satire to address social issues. Writing in Kannada and English, he brought modern sensibility and urban outlook, moving away from traditional mythological narratives. His work laid the foundation for modern Kannada drama and influenced future playwrights in Karnataka.
46. Consider the following social reformers from Karnataka:
- Basavanna
- Akka Mahadevi
- Madhvacharya
- Allama Prabhu
Who among the above were associated with the Lingayat (Veerashaiva) movement of the 12th century?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:
Basavanna, Akka Mahadevi, and Allama Prabhu were central figures of the Sharana movement, using Vachanas to challenge caste and gender hierarchies. Madhvacharya was a proponent of the Dvaita school of Vedanta in the 13th century and was not part of the Lingayat movement.
47. Who pioneered political science principles in Kannada through ‘Rajyanga Tattvagalu’?
[A] P.R. Ramaiah
[B] Mohare Hanumantha Rao
[C] T.S. Ramachandra Rao
[D] D.V. Gundappa
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Correct Answer: D [D.V. Gundappa]
Notes:
D.V. Gundappa, also known as DVG, authored ‘Rajyanga Tattvagalu,’ one of the earliest Kannada works on political science and constitutional principles. He was involved in Mysore State public affairs and contributed to political education through accessible democratic concepts in Kannada. DVG was a poet, philosopher, and political thinker who significantly impacted Kannada political literature.
48. In which inscription is Kappe Arabhatta mentioned?
[A] Halmidi Inscription
[B] Shravanabelagola Inscription
[C] Badami Inscription
[D] Aihole Inscription
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Correct Answer: C [Badami Inscription]
Notes:
The Kappe Arabhatta inscription dates to around 700 CE and is located on a cliff above the Bhutanatha temple in Badami. It is notable for the earliest recorded use of the Tripadi metre in Kannada literature. The inscription praises Kappe Arabhatta, a local warrior or saint, describing him as both gentle and fierce. The text is in Sanskrit and Old Kannada. Badami is part of Karnataka, where several important inscriptions have been found, including this one.
49. Who wrote the first 11th-century Kannada version of Panchatantra?
[A] Durgasimha
[B] Pampa
[C] Kumaravyasa
[D] Lakshmisha
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Correct Answer: A [Durgasimha]
Notes:
Durgasimha was a Sandhivigrahi in Western Chalukya King Jayasimha II’s court. Around 1031 AD, he translated the Panchatantra into Kannada from the Sanskrit Brihatkatha tradition. His version used the Paishachi source of Gunadhya and was written in Champu style. It is one of the earliest secular Kannada literary works and retained the original five-tantra structure of the Panchatantra.
50. Consider the following statements regarding the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve:
- It was the first biosphere reserve in India established under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
- In Karnataka, it encompasses the Bandipur and Nagarhole National Parks.
- The reserve serves as a critical corridor for the largest single population of Asian Elephants in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Established in 1986, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was India’s first biosphere reserve under UNESCO’s MAB Programme. In Karnataka, it includes the Bandipur, Nagarhole, and BR Hills National Parks. This reserve forms the “Nilgiri Elephant Landscape,” a critical corridor enabling the movement of over 6,000 Asian elephants, the world’s largest single population, linking the Eastern and Western Ghats.
