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41. Under whose insistence was the First Mysore Economic Conference held in 1911?
[A] Sir M. Kantaraj Urs
[B] Sir M. Visvesvaraya
[C] Sir A. R. Banerjee
[D] Sir C. V. Rungacharlu
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Correct Answer: B [Sir M. Visvesvaraya]
Notes:
The First Mysore Economic Conference was held in the year 1911 under the insistence of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and the report of this conference gave details about the natural resources of the State of Mysore and also identified various industrial possibilities.
42. Under the recommendation of which commission, Karnataka formed in the year 1956?
[A] Kothari Commission
[B] Fazl Ali Commission
[C] Mandal Commission
[D] Khosla Commission
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Correct Answer: B [Fazl Ali Commission]
Notes:
Fazl Ali Commission was appointed in December 1953 and it recommended the formation of linguistically united Mysore State (Karnataka) and thus it came into existence on the 1st November 1956. Later in 1973 the state was renamed as Karnataka.
43. Which of these rivers is not included in the Panchagangavali river of Karnataka?
[A] Sharavathi River
[B] Souparnika River
[C] Varahi River
[D] Kedaka River
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Correct Answer: A [Sharavathi River]
Notes:
Panchagangavalli River is a river flowing through Kundapur and Gangolli in the stae of Karnataka. The five rivers namely are Varahi River, Souparnika River, Kedaka River, Kubja River and Chakra River. They join and merge into Arabian Sea. In Kannada and Sanskrit Pancha means five and Ganga means River.
44. Duttaphrynus Brevirostris is a toad species which can be found in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Mysore
[B] Hassan
[C] Raichur
[D] Mandya
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Correct Answer: B [Hassan]
Notes:
Duttaphrynus brevirostris (common names are Kempholey toad, Rao’s pale brown toad, and short-nosed toad) is a species of toad belonging to Bufonidae family. It is native to the Western Ghats of India and is only known from its type locality which is Kempholey in the Hassan district of Karnataka.
45. Shimsha River is the tributary of which river of Karnataka?
[A] Kabini River
[B] Sharavathi River
[C] Kaveri River
[D] Kali River
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Correct Answer: C [Kaveri River]
Notes:
Shimsha River flows in the state of Karnataka and it is one of the tributaries of the Kaveri River. Shimsha River originates in the Tiptur taluk of Tumkur district of Karnataka and flows for around 221 km before merging with the Kaveri River.
46. Which Karnataka state first piloted Universal Health Coverage (UHC)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Bihar
[C] Karnataka
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka was the first Indian state to pilot Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Karnataka’s health reforms use a life course approach addressing health from before birth to old age. The Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka (AB-Ark) scheme extends UHC to all residents. The Arogya Sanjeevini cashless insurance scheme covers all state employees, including contract workers. These reforms reflect Karnataka’s ongoing commitment to health system improvements.
47. What is Karnataka’s rank in egg production in India (Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025)?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Sixth
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Correct Answer: C [Fifth]
Notes:
Karnataka ranks 5th in egg production in India according to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 for 2024-25. It produces about 6.67% of India’s total 149.11 billion eggs. The top states ahead include Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and West Bengal. Karnataka’s egg production was projected to reach around 10 billion in 2025, maintaining its 5th position.
48. S. G. Vasudev is best known for which Indian art movement?
[A] Bengal School of Art
[B] Madras Art Movement
[C] Progressive Artists’ Group
[D] Baroda School
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Correct Answer: B [Madras Art Movement]
Notes:
S. G. Vasudev is a key figure in the Madras Art Movement. This movement originated post-independence in South India, emphasizing individual expression and modern experimentation. Vasudev trained at the Madras School of Arts and Crafts. His artwork includes symbolic elements such as trees representing philosophical and ecological themes. The Madras Art Movement marked a shift from traditional to contemporary Indian art, influencing many artists in Tamil Nadu and beyond.
49. Match the following Notable Kannada Poets and their Pen Names. Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
| List-I (Poet) |
List-II (Pen Name) |
| A. G. P. Rajarathnam |
1. Ananda Kanda |
| B. Muddana |
2. Bhramara (Bee) |
| C. V. K. Gokak |
3. Nandalike Lakshminaranappa |
| D. Betageri Krishna Sharma |
4. Vinayaka |
Which of the above codes is correct?
[A] A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
[B] A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
[C] A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
[D] A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4
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Correct Answer: A [A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1]
Notes:
G. P. Rajarathnam is known by the pen name Bhramara (Bee), Muddana’s pen name is Nandalike Lakshminaranappa, V. K. Gokak uses Vinayaka, and Betageri Krishna Sharma is Ananda Kanda. These are the correct pen names matching each poet, clarifying their literary identities in Kannada literature.
50. Which pair is incorrectly matched for Karnataka Agricultural Tech Parks?
[A] Maize Tech Park – Mysore
[B] Rice Tech Park – Karatagi
[C] Tur Tech Park – Kalaburagi
[D] Coconut Tech Park – Tiptur
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Correct Answer: A [Maize Tech Park – Mysore]
Notes:
The Maize Technology Park is located at Ranebennur in Haveri district, Karnataka, not Mysore. The Rice Technology Park is established at Karatagi in Koppal district. The Tur Technology Park is situated in Kalaburagi. The Coconut Technology Park is at Tiptur in Tumakuru district. These parks support the agriculture and agro-processing industries in their respective regions.
