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.
11. In which of the following battles Tipu Sultan died?
[A] Battle of Wandiwash
[B] Battle of Adyar
[C] 3rd Anglo- Mysore war
[D] 4th Anglo- Mysore war
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Correct Answer: D [4th Anglo- Mysore war]
Notes:
The Fourth Anglo Mysore War was fought between the Mysore Kingdom against the British and Nizam in the year 1798-99. Tipu Sultan was killed in this battle.
12. Which of the Indian State lies to the northwest of Karnataka?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Goa
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest.
13. Which of the following historical places was also known as Dwarasamudra?
[A] Srirangapatna
[B] Badami
[C] Halebidu
[D] Hampi
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Correct Answer: C [Halebidu]
Notes:
Halebidu was also known as Dwarasamudra or ‘The Gateway to the Seas’.
14. The longest tributary of Krishna River is:
[A] Munneru River
[B] Yerla river
[C] Doni River
[D] Bhima River
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Correct Answer: D [Bhima River]
Notes:
The largest tributary of the Krishna River is the Tungabhadra River with a drainage basin measuring 71,417 km2, running for about 531 km, but the longest tributary is the Bhima River, which makes a total run of 861 km and has an equally large drainage area of 70,614 km2.
15. Hallikar Cattle Breeding Station is located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Tumkur
[B] Mandya
[C] Bangalore
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: A [Tumkur]
Notes:
Hallikar Cattle Breeding Station is located in Tumkur district of Karnataka. The main activities involved are: Preservation of Hallikar breed, Maintaining Hallikar breed cattle, Producing Hallikar bull calves for frozen semen production.
16. What is the forest area percentage of Karnataka to its total geographical area?
[A] 21.61%
[B] 22.61%
[C] 23.61%
[D] 24.61%
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Correct Answer: B [22.61%]
Notes:
Karnataka’s forest area is about 22.61% of the state’s geographical area. It accounts for around 6.18% of India’s total forest area of 701,673 sq. km.
17. Which of the following is the largest bird sanctuary of Karnataka?
[A] Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
[B] Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
[C] Magadi Bird Sanctuary
[D] Bonal Bird Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (also known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka), is a bird sanctuary in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state, 40 acres (16 ha) in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri river.
18. Which of the following issues poses danger to flora and fauna of Karnataka?
[A] Poaching
[B] Human–wildlife conflict
[C] Invasive new species
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Due to various issues, flora and fauna in some parts of Karnataka are being threatened. These issues include poaching, human–wildlife conflict, habitat destruction, pollution and introduction of invasive new species.
19. Which of the following Industry is the chief consumer of dolomite?
[A] Fertilizer Industry
[B] Iron and Steel industry
[C] Petroleum Industry
[D] Cement Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Iron and Steel industry]
Notes:
Iron and Steel industry is the chief consumer of dolomite accounting for over 90 per cent consumption followed by fertilizer (4%), ferro-alloys and glass (2% each), alloy steel (1%) and others (1%).
20. In which of the protected areas Lakhya dam is situated?
[A] Kudremukh National Park
[B] Nagarhole National Park
[C] Bandipur National Park
[D]
Bannerghatta National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Kudremukh National Park]
Notes:
The Lakya Dam is a check dam built across the river Lakya, a tributary of the Bhadra river. The dam was constructed by Kudremukh Iron Ore Company. The dam is situated in a protected forest area inside the Kudremukh National Park in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. This dam was built with the objective to collect silt and other waste materials from the mining industries situated beyond Kudremukh.
