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.
41. What was the mascot of the 9th Karnataka Bird Festival held in 2023?
[A] Peacock
[B] Malabar Trogon
[C] Kingfisher
[D] Northern Pintail
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Correct Answer: B [Malabar Trogon]
Notes:
The mascot of the 9th Karnataka Bird Festival held in 2023 was the “Malabar Trogon.” The Malabar trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) is a species of bird found in the forests of Sri Lanka and peninsular India, primarily in the Western Ghats, hill forests of central India, and parts of the Eastern Ghats. It was chosen as the mascot to represent the festival and the region’s rich birdlife.
42. Which is the second oldest museum in South India?
[A] Government Museum of Chennai
[B] Government Museum of Bangalore
[C] Government Museum of Mysore
[D] Government Museum of Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Government Museum of Bangalore]
Notes:
The Government Museum of Bangalore is the second oldest museum in South India after the Government Museum of Chennai. It is housed in a 157-year-old heritage structure off Kasturba Road in Bangalore.
43. Which district is the shrine of the family deity Chikkamma Thayi located in?
[A] Bagalkot
[B] Mandya
[C] Kolar
[D] Varuna
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Correct Answer: B [Mandya]
Notes:
The shrine of the family deity Chikkamma Thayi is located in Mandya district at Chottnahalli in Malavalli taluk.
44. Who is the director of Girish Karnad’s last play, ‘Crossing to Talikota’?
[A] Ashok Mandanna
[B] Veena Sajnani
[C] Arjun Sajnani
[D] Maahir Mohiuddin
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Correct Answer: C [Arjun Sajnani]
Notes:
The play is directed by Arjun Sajnani. He has worked with a seasoned cast including Ashok Mandanna and Veena Sajnani. The play, set in the mid-1500s, revolves around the defeat of Aliya Rama Raya, the king of the Vijayanagara empire. The director’s role is crucial in bringing the play to life.
45. Who is the first President of Anubhava Mantapa and a renowned Vachana poet of the 12th century?
[A] Basavanna
[B] Akka Mahadevi
[C] Allama Prabhu
[D] Yediyurappa
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Correct Answer: C [Allama Prabhu]
Notes:
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that the state government would release Rs 5 crore for the development of Balligavi, the birthplace of Allama Prabhu, the first President of Anubhava Mantapa and Vachana poet of the 12th century.
46. Which university in Karnataka has become the first public university in the state to receive the ISO-9001-2015 certificate?
[A] Mysore University
[B] Bangalore University
[C] Gulbarga University
[D] Mangalore University
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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore University]
Notes:
Bangalore University has recently achieved the milestone of becoming the first public university in Karnataka to receive the ISO-9001-2015 certificate.
47. Which prominent personality from Karnataka was honored with the Padma Shri award and is an alumna of the Delhi Tamil Education Association School?
[A] Ramanathan Krishnan
[B] C V Chandrashekar
[C] Hema Malini
[D] Padmavathy Bandopadhyay
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Correct Answer: D [Padmavathy Bandopadhyay]
Notes:
Padmavathy Bandopadhyay, the first woman air marshal and Padma Shri awardee, is an alumna of the Delhi Tamil Education Association School and hails from Karnataka.
48. Which organization is collaborating with the Karnataka State government to develop an app for geo-fencing government plots to prevent fraudulent land claims?
[A] National Informatics Centre (NIC)
[B] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[D] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)]
Notes:
The Karnataka State government is partnering with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (KSRSAC) to create an app that uses geo-fencing to secure government lands. This app will help in identifying false claims by superimposing satellite images from 1996 onwards to verify actual land use over the years, thereby preventing illegal land regularisation.
49. Which company is setting up a unit in Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural District with an investment of Rs 137.6 crore?
[A] Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Private Limited
[B] Aequs Consumer Products Private Ltd
[C] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
[D] South West Mining Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Maruti Suzuki India Ltd]
Notes:
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is investing Rs 137.6 crore to establish a facility in Nelamangala, located in the Bengaluru Rural District. This investment is part of the Karnataka government’s approval of various industrial proposals aimed at boosting employment and industrial growth within the state.
50. Which of the following is a feature of the RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) introduced in Karnataka?
[A] It can only be used for metro services.
[B] It is exclusively for toll payments.
[C] It includes features like fuel payments, shopping, and parking.
[D] It is limited to bus services within Bengaluru.
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Correct Answer: C [It includes features like fuel payments, shopping, and parking.]
Notes:
The RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), operational in Karnataka, is a versatile tool designed to facilitate easier and more integrated public transportation. Beyond its primary function for transit in metro and bus services, the card extends its utility to various non-transit payments such as fuel, shopping, dining, parking, and toll payments, enhancing convenience for users across multiple platforms.
