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. What percentage of total population in Karnataka is Scheduled tribe?
[A] 5%
[B] 6%
[C] 7%
[D] 8%
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Correct Answer: C [7%]
Notes:
7% of total population in Karnataka is Scheduled Tribe as per census 2011.
32. During the rule of which king did the four Shahi Sultans attack the Vijayanagara empire?
[A] Venkata I
[B] Praudha Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sadasiva Raya
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Correct Answer: D [Sadasiva Raya]
Notes:
During Sadasiva Raya’s rule (1543-70) the four Shahi Sultans attacked the Empire, and after killing Aravidu Ramaraya (1542- 65), the Vijayanagar minister and Krishnadevaraya’s son in- law, at Rakkasa Tangadi (Rakkasagi-Tangadagi) in 1565, destroyed the capital Vijayanagara.
33. Hyder Ali allied with whom during the first Anglo-Mysore war?
[A] Portuguese
[B] British
[C] Spanish
[D] French
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Correct Answer: D [French]
Notes:
Hyder Ali allied himself with the French against the British and successfully opposed them in the first Anglo- Mysore war. (1766-69)
34. Who was the Diwan of Mysore when Cauvery Upper Canal was commissioned?
[A] Sir. M. Visveswaraya
[B] Sir Mirza Ismail
[C] Sir M. Kantaraj Urs
[D] Sir N. Madhava Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Mirza Ismail]
Notes:
Under Diwan Mirza Ismail, the Cauvery Upper Canal was commissioned, benefiting over one lakh acres of land. The Bhadravati Iron factory that had been founded by Sir M. Visvesvaraya was further expanded by adding a steel unit to it by Sir Mirza Ismail.
35. Hanumangundi Falls is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Bagalkot
[B] Chikkamagaluru
[C] Belgaum
[D] Bellary
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Correct Answer: B [Chikkamagaluru]
Notes:
Hanumanagundi Falls which is also known as the Suthanabbe Falls or the Soothanabbi Falls is located in the Kudremukh National Park in the Chikkamagaluru district of the state of Karnataka. This falls is located between the Lakya and Karkala Dam in the Kudremukh national park.
36. In which year, State health policy was implemented in Karnataka?
[A] 2008
[B] 2010
[C] 1990
[D] 2004
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Correct Answer: D [2004]
Notes:
State health policy was implemented in Karnataka in 2004. Karnataka has always given much priority to the healthcare sector over the years. It has also been a pioneer in government supported health insurance schemes. Karnataka government started some of the initiatives which were first in India like Yashaswini (2002) and Vajpayee Aarogyasri (2010).
37. Found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Uperodon Triangularis, is a species of which kind?
[A] Birds
[B] Snake
[C] Fish
[D] Frog
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Correct Answer: D [Frog]
Notes:
Uperodon triangularis is a narrow-mouthed frog species found in high elevations of the Western Ghats and Ponmudi Hills, in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
38. How much of its total expenditure has Karnataka allocated for agriculture in 2021-22?
[A] 7.5%
[B] 8.5%
[C] 5.5%
[D] 6.5%
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Correct Answer: D [6.5%]
Notes:
Towards Agriculture and allied activities, Karnataka has allocated 6.5% of its total expenditure for the year 2021-22. This allocation is higher than the average allocation towards agriculture by all states which is 6.3%.
39. Shyamala G. Bhave is related to which of the following fields?
[A] Actor
[B] Musician
[C] Politician
[D] Comedian
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Correct Answer: B [Musician]
Notes:
She was well versed in both the Hindustani and the Carnatic styles and earned the title ‘Ubhayagana Vidushi’.
40. Women of Karnataka has been ranked at what position in the list of MUDRA Loan Scheme Beneficiaries?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: C [Third]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu topped the list of loan benefits under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). They are followed by women in West Bengal, Karnataka, Bihar and Maharashtra.
