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. Which of the following Soil type is not found in Karnataka?
[A] Alluvial soil
[B] Black soil
[C] Sub- mountain soil
[D] Red soil
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Correct Answer: C [Sub- mountain soil]
Notes:
Soil found in Karnataka are: Alluvio-colluvial Soil, Black Soil, Coastal Soil, Forest Soil, Laterite Soil, Red Soil
12. How many wetlands in Karnataka are declared Ramsar sites?
[A] 2
[B] 5
[C] 4
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: C [4]
Notes:
Karnataka has four Ramsar sites: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, and Aghanashini Estuary. Ranganathittu was declared in August 2022. The other three were added recently in 2024. The state is working to add two more sites as wetlands of international importance.
13. Bandipur National Park was formed in the year?
[A] 1974
[B] 1986
[C] 1988
[D] 1989
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Correct Answer: A [1974]
Notes:
Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
14. Which Indian state leads in asbestos production?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Karnataka
[C] Orissa
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan is the largest producer of asbestos in India. The major asbestos deposits are mainly found in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. The state supplied a significant portion of the country’s asbestos production in the recent decades. Other states like Jharkhand, Karnataka and Orissa have minimal or no major asbestos mining activities compared to Rajasthan.
15. Which statement about Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport is true as of 2026?
[A] The airport plans its first solar installation in 2026
[B] The airport generates only 10.8 MW of solar power
[C] The airport operates on 100% renewable energy
[D] The airport does not supply excess power to the state grid
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Correct Answer: C [The airport operates on 100% renewable energy]
Notes:
Kempegowda International Airport has been net energy neutral since December 2020 through onsite solar installations and Power Purchase Agreements with solar and wind suppliers. Its solar consumption exceeds 50 million units annually. The airport is among 80 Indian airports operating entirely on green energy and holds the ACI Level 4+ certification as of 2026.
16. Malpe port is located at the mouth of which river?
[A] Kali river
[B] Sharavati river
[C] Udyavara river
[D] Pancha gangolli river
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Correct Answer: C [Udyavara river]
Notes:
Malpe port is near Udupi in Karnataka. It is located at the confluence of the Udyavara river and the Arabian Sea. The port primarily supports fishing activities and occasionally handles cargo shipments.
17. Where was the Karnataka State Political Conference held in 1920?
[A] Dharwad
[B] Mysuru
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hubballi
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Correct Answer: A [Dharwad]
Notes:
The Karnataka State Political Conference was held at Dharwad in 1920. During this conference, the resolution demanding the unification of all Kannada-speaking areas was passed. The event played a role in Karnataka’s modern political history. Dharwad is located in the present-day state of Karnataka.
18. The States Reorganisation Commission formed in the year 1953 was headed by:
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Fazal Ali
[C] H. N. Kunzru
[D] K. M. Panikkar
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Correct Answer: B [Fazal Ali]
Notes:
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru appointed the States Reorganisation Commission in December 1953, with the remit to reorganise the Indian states. The commission was headed by the retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Fazal Ali; its other two members were H. N. Kunzru and K. M. Panikkar. The committee gave recommendations for the reorganisation of India’s states.
19. The jurisdiction of state High Court can be extended by:
[A] The Parliament
[B] The President of India
[C] The Governor of the State
[D] The Chief Justice of India
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Correct Answer: A [The Parliament]
Notes:
The jurisdiction of state High Court can be extended by the Parliament.
20. Who is responsible for administering the oath to a High Court Judge?
[A] Governor of the respective state
[B] President of India
[C] Chief Justice of the respective High Court
[D] Chief Justice of India
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Correct Answer: A [Governor of the respective state]
Notes:
The oath of office to a Judge of a High Court is administered by the Governor of the state where the court sits. The Governor, as the constitutional head of the state, holds this duty. The procedure is laid down in Article 219 of the Indian Constitution. This precedent is followed uniformly across the Indian states, establishing a uniform judicial oath-taking procedure that transcends individual and political differences.
