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 districts of Karnataka red soil is found?
[A] Mysore
[B] Tumkur
[C] Shimoga
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: B [Tumkur]
Notes:
Red soil is found in Tumkur district of Karnataka in varying depths.
12. Kumudavathi and Vrishabhavathi are tributaries of which river?
[A] Arkavathy
[B] Amarja
[C] Agrani
[D] Aghanashini
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Correct Answer: A [Arkavathy]
Notes:
The Arkavati is an important mountain river in Karnataka, originating at Nandi Hills of Chikkaballapura district. It is a tributary of the Kaveri. Kumudavathi and Vrishabhavathi rivers are tributaries to this river
13. Jog falls is formed by which of the following rivers?
[A] Arkavathy
[B]
Hemavathy
[C] Sharavati
[D] Tungabhadra
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Correct Answer: C [Sharavati]
Notes:
Jog Falls, is a waterfall on the Sharavati river located in the Western Ghats Sagara taluk, Shimoga district of Karnataka.
14. Which of the following districts of Karnataka has the maximum forest area?
[A] Dakshina Kannada
[B] Uttara Kannada
[C] Udupi
[D] Yadgir
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Correct Answer: B [Uttara Kannada]
Notes:
Uttara Kannada district has the maximum forest area in Karnataka.
15. Karnataka is home to what percentage of Elephants in India?
[A] 15%
[B] 22%
[C] 27%
[D] 32%
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Correct Answer: B [22%]
Notes:
The state of Karnataka alone is home to 22% of the elephants in India.
16. 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.
17. In which of the following districts of Karnataka deposits of Asbestos occurs?
[A] Shimoga
[B] Gulbarga
[C] Vijayapura
[D] Bidar
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Correct Answer: A [Shimoga]
Notes:
In Karnataka, the main deposits of Asbestos occur in Hassan, Mandya, Shimoga, Mysore and Chikmaglur districts.
18. Which of the following cities in Karnataka is known as the Gani Nadu?
[A] Tumkur
[B] Kolar
[C] Bellary
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: C [Bellary]
Notes:
Bellary in Karnataka is known as the Gani Nadu. Historical sites, farm land and rich minerals characterize Bellary district. Recently making headlines with mining industry, Bellary, the district’s capital, is known as Steel City and Gani Nadu (City of Mining).
19. The first passenger train ran on Konkan railway tracks in 1993, between:
[A] Sirsi to Karwar
[B] Mangalore to Karwar
[C] Udupi and Mangalore
[D] Munnar to Mangalore
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Correct Answer: C [Udupi and Mangalore]
Notes:
The first passenger train ran on Konkan railway tracks on 20 March 1993, between Udupi and Mangalore.
20. Who was the first president of the Karnataka Samithi?
[A] B. V. Kakkillaya
[B] Kallige Mahabala Bhandari
[C] Umesha Rao
[D] Aluru Venkata Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Umesha Rao]
Notes:
Umesha Rao was the first president of the Karnataka Samithi, when it was established in 1955.
