States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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11. In the ancient western ganga dynasty who was the commander of cavalry?
[A] Padiyara
[B] Niyogis
[C] Thuragasahani
[D] Mahapradhana
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Correct Answer: C [Thuragasahani]
Notes:
Thuragasahani was the commander of cavalry in the ancient western ganga dynasty.
12. Who composed Parsvabhudaya a biography of Parsva in verses?
[A] Jinasena
[B] Halayudha
[C] Sakatayana
[D] Viracharya
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Correct Answer: A [Jinasena ]
Notes:
Jinasena composed Parsvabhudaya a biography of Parsva in verses.
13. Who was the most powerful king of Hoysala dynasty?
[A] Ereyanga
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Vira Ballala II
[D] Vira Narasimha II
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Correct Answer: C [Vira Ballala II]
Notes:
Veera Bhallala II, is considered the greatest among the monarchs of Hoysala dynasty.
14. Which of the following wars ended with signing of the Treaty of Pondicherry?
[A] First Anglo-Maratha War
[B] Second Anglo Mysore War
[C] Second Carnatic War
[D] third Carnatic War
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Correct Answer: C [Second Carnatic War]
Notes:
The Treaty of Pondicherry was signed in 1754 bringing an end to the Second Carnatic War. It was agreed and signed in the French settlement of Puducherry in French India.
15. Who was known as Khadi Bhageeratha of Karnataka?
[A] Gangadharrao Deshpande
[B] Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
[C] Ranganath Diwakar
[D] Karnad Sadashiva Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Gangadharrao Deshpande]
Notes:
Gangadharrao Balkrishna Deshpande also known as Lion of Karnataka, Khadi Bhageeratha of Karnataka, was an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule from Belgaum and the right-hand man of both Lokamanya Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi in succession.
16. Which of the following crops is grown in Karnataka in the region having red soil?
[A] Coconut
[B] Jowar
[C] Sugarcane
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: B [Jowar]
Notes:
Red soil is widely distributed in Karnataka,and found more in south Karnataka. Ragi, jowar, bajra millets, pulses,tobacco and groundnut which are rain-fed crops, can be grown in this soil.
17. Which of the following is the largest sunflower producing state of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka is the largest sunflower producing state of India accounting for 55% of total production in India.
18. Deccani breed of sheep is found in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Dharwad
[B] Mandya
[C] Chitradurga
[D] Bellary
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Correct Answer: A [Dharwad]
Notes:
Deccani breed of sheep are specially spread in Bijapur, Gulbarga, Dharwad and Raichur Districts of Karnataka as well as in Maharashtra.
There is variation in Body colour such as Brown, black, Brownish black, whitish black and blackish white.
19. Which of the following districts has highest sheep population in Karnataka?
[A] Raichur
[B] Bidar
[C] Belagavi
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: C [Belagavi]
Notes:
Belagavi has the highest sheep population in Karnataka followed by Tumakuru.
20. Pathikonda Iron Ore Mines are located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Chitradurg
[B] Hospet
[C] Bellari
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: C [Bellari]
Notes:
Pathikonda Iron Ore Mines are located in Bellari district of Karnataka.
