States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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11. Sindagi Revolt was led by:
[A] Shivalingayya
[B] Chidambar Dikshit
[C] Tirumal Rao
[D] Meghsham
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Correct Answer: B [Chidambar Dikshit]
Notes:
Sindagi Revolt against the British was led by Chidambar Dikshit, his son Diwakar Dikshit and Diwakar’s comrades Shettyappa, Raoji and Rastiya who declared sovereignty of people of Sindagi.
12. In which of the following districts of Karnataka plateau soil of Ustic moisture regime is found?
[A] Bellary
[B] Raichur
[C] Chitradurg
[D] Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: D [Gulbarga]
Notes:
Ustic moisture regime covers major areas in Karnataka except in parts of Bellary, Raichur, Chitradurga and Bijapur districts.
13. Which of the following National Parks has been chosen for project RE-HAB?
[A] Bannerghatta National Park
[B] Bandipur National Park
[C] Anshi National Park
[D] Nagarahole National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Nagarahole National Park]
Notes:
A pilot project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees) has been launched in Karnataka which entails installing bee boxes along the periphery of the forest and the villages to mitigate human-elephant conflict. These spots are located on the periphery of Nagarahole National Park and Tiger Reserve, which is a known conflict zone.
14. Hindalco Industries Ltd is located in Which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Bagalkot
[C] Balgaum
[D] Tumkur
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Correct Answer: B [Bagalkot]
Notes:
Hindalco Industries Ltd is located in Bagalkot district of Karnataka.
15. In which petition, Judiciary orders Executives to perform their duty?
[A] Habeas Corpus
[B] Mandamus
[C] Prohibition
[D] Quo- Warranto
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Correct Answer: B [Mandamus]
Notes:
A writ of Mandamus (which means ‘we command’) is the name of the prerogative writs in the common law. It is issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a Government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
16. Bangalore district was divided into Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural districts in which of the following year?
[A] 1980
[B] 1982
[C] 1986
[D] 1990
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
Bangalore Urban district came into being in 1986, with the partition of the erstwhile Bangalore district into Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural districts.
17. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is dedicated to:
[A] Bhairava
[B] Vishnu
[C] Ganesha
[D] Shiva
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Correct Answer: D [Shiva]
Notes:
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple also called as Gavipuram Cave Temple, an example of Indian rock-cut architecture. This cave temple dedicated to Shiva.
18. Ek Minar Mosque is located at which of the following places?
[A] Gangavati
[B] Shimoga
[C] Raichur
[D] Mangalore
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Correct Answer: C [Raichur]
Notes:
Ek Minar ki Masjid is one of the famous mosques in Raichur city of Karnataka. The mosque was built using Persian style of architecture. One of the main attractions of the mosque is its two-storeyed, 20 m high minaret, which can be climbed using a winding staircase.
19. Which of the following places is known for its elephant camp?
[A] Dubare
[B] Kotagiri
[C] Kanakpura
[D] Ankola
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Correct Answer: A [Dubare]
Notes:
Dubare is a forest camp on the banks of the river Kaveri in the district of Kodagu. It is an important base for the Karnataka Forest Department’s elephants.
20. Shivappa Nayaka Palace is located in which of the following districts?
[A] Shivamogga
[B] Mysuru
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Kodagu
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Correct Answer: A [Shivamogga]
Notes:
The Shivappa Nayaka Palace is located on the banks of the Tunga river in Shivamogga district. This monument is built almost entirely of rosewood. The museum inside the palace houses sculptures and antiquities from the Keladi period along with the Chalukya and Hoysala eras.
