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.
31. Who was the first recipient of Basava Puraskara?
[A] Medha Patkar
[B] A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
[C] Saraswathi Gora
[D] Puttaraj Gawai
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Correct Answer: C [Saraswathi Gora]
Notes:
Saraswathi Gora was an Indian social activist who served as leader of the Atheist Centre for many years, campaigning against untouchability and the caste system. In 2000, she was selected for the Basava Puraskar, conferred by the Karnataka Government.
32. Hakki-Pikki tribe is mostly found in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Belgaum
[B] Kodagu
[C] Mysuru
[D] Yadgir
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Correct Answer: C [Mysuru]
Notes:
The Hakkipikki community migrated from the Northern India, population of which is about 8414, is found in Karnataka. The population is mainly concentrated in Shivamogga, Davanagere and Mysuru district of Karnataka. The alternate names of the Hakkipikki are Haranashikari, Pashi pardhi, Adavichencher and Shikari.
33. Which of the following districts of Karnataka has the lowest population density as per Census 2011?
[A] Kodagu
[B] Kolar
[C] Koppal
[D] Kalaburagi
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Correct Answer: A [Kodagu]
Notes:
Kodagu district in Karnataka has the lowest population density with 135 persons per sq. km. as per census 2011.
34. Who killed Pallava Nandi Varman II at Valande?
[A] Pulakeshin I
[B] Bhuvikarma
[C] Sripurusha
[D] Pulakeshin II
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Correct Answer: C [Sripurusha]
Notes:
Sripurusha, as a Chalukyan ally killed Pallava Nandi Varman II at Vilande in 731 and assumed the Pallava ruler’s title Permanadi.
35. Who made efforts to promote Amritmahal bullock breed?
[A] Hyder Ali
[B] Tipu Sultan
[C] Dharma Raja
[D] Madakari Nayaka
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Correct Answer: A [Hyder Ali]
Notes:
Hyder Ali, during his reign as the Sultan of Mysore kingdom, made efforts to promote Amritmahal bullock breed which were considered to be excellent drought animals.
36. In which year, The Mysore Traffic Board started in old Mysore?
[A] 1936
[B] 1935
[C] 1940
[D] 1941
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Correct Answer: A [1936]
Notes:
The Mysore Traffic Board started in 1936 in old Mysore area and controlled the public conveyance.
37. Which Mughal Emperor seiged Bidar?
[A] Akbar
[B] Babur
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb seiged Bidar. The siege of Bijapur began in March 1685 and ended in September 1686 and Mughal empire won. The garrison was commanded by Sidi Marjan who eventually surrendered and then died of his wounds. After twenty-seven days of hard fighting, Bidar was captured by the Mughals.
38. Talacauvery, the source of Cauvery River, is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Haveri District
[B] Kodagu District (former name Coorg district)
[C] Raichur District
[D] Mandya District
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Correct Answer: B [Kodagu District (former name Coorg district)]
Notes:
The place that is considered to be the source of the river Kaveri is Talakaveri or Talacauvery. Talacauvery is located on the Brahmagiri hills which is near Bhagamandala in the Kodagu District (former name Coorg district), Karnataka.
39. Honnamana Kere is the biggest lake of which district of Karnataka?
[A] Davanagere
[B] Dharwad
[C] Kodagu
[D] Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: C [Kodagu]
Notes:
Honnamana Kere (Honnama Lake) is the biggest lake in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is also a holy place situated in Doddamalthe near Sulimalthe village which is 6 km away from Somwarpet town of Coorg.
40. At which place 107th Indian Science Congress was held?
[A] Manipur
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) also known as ISC 2020 at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
