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. Who was the founder of Adil Shahi Dynasty?
[A] Mallu Adil Shah
[B] Yusuf Adil Shah
[C] Ibrahim Adil Shah I
[D] Ismail Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
The founder of the dynasty, Yusuf Adil Shah (1490–1510), was appointed Bahmani governor of the province, before creating a de facto independent Bijapur state.
12. Who was the President of Indian National Congress held at Belgaum in the year 1924?
[A] Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
[B] M.K. Gandhi
[C] S. Srinivasa Iyengar
[D] Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: B [M.K. Gandhi]
Notes:
M.K. Gandhi was the President of Indian National Congress held at Belgaum in the year 1924. It was the only session chaired by Mahatma Gandhi, and address covered Kadhi spinning and Non-Cooperation Movement, attended by 70,000 people.
13. In which year, Akola Satyagraha took place in Karnataka?
[A] 1917
[B] 1922
[C] 1930
[D] 1942
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Correct Answer: C [1930]
Notes:
In 1930, after the success of Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha, Karnataka decided to conduct its own. On 13 April, in the presence of about 40,000 people M.P. Nadakarni broke the salt law in Ankola.
14. Karnataka’s coastline spans across which of the following districts?
[A] Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu
[B] Belgaum, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu
[C] Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.
[D] Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shimoga and Uttara Kannada
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Correct Answer: C [Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.]
Notes:
Karnataka’s coastline spans across 3 districts Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.
15. Which of the following river is the east flowing river of Karnataka?
[A] Gurupura River
[B] Kali River
[C] Bhadra River
[D] Netravati River
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Correct Answer: C [Bhadra River]
Notes:
Bhadra River is the east flowing river of Karnataka.
16. Votehole Dam is constructed in which of the following districts?
[A] Chikamagalur
[B] Haveri
[C] Tumkur
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: D [Hassan]
Notes:
The Votehole Dam is constructed across the river Votehole flowing through the Kaveri basin in Southern India. The dam is situated in Lakkenahally village near the city of Hassan, Karnataka. The dam is used primarily for the purpose of irrigation of the surrounding areas.
17. Giriraja is a breed of which of the following:
[A] Buffalo
[B] Chicken
[C] Sheep
[D] Goat
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Correct Answer: B [Chicken]
Notes:
Giriraja is a breed of chicken which is a cross between desi breed poultry and white leghorn.
18. What percentage of total forest area of Karnataka is reserve forest?
[A] 55%
[B] 60%
[C] 68%
[D] 72%
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Correct Answer: C [68%]
Notes:
With total area of 29,688.37 sq. km, 68% of total forest area of Karnataka is reserve forest.
19. Mixed forest comprise of which of the following trees grown together?
[A] Grassland and shrubs
[B] Deciduous and Shrubs
[C] Evergreen and Deciduous
[D] Evergreen and Shrubs
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Correct Answer: C [Evergreen and Deciduous ]
Notes:
The growing of evergreen and deciduous trees together form the mixed forests.
20. What is the rank of Karnataka in Iron ore production in India?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: C [3rd]
Notes:
Karnataka ranks 3rd in Iron ore production in India. It is preceded by Jharkhand and Orissa.
