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. What was the real name of Tipu Sultan?
[A] Fateh Ali
[B] Nisar Ali
[C] Nadir Ali
[D] Farid Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Fateh Ali]
Notes:
Tipu Sultan was born as Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu on November 10, 1750 in Devanahalli, present-day Bangalore. He was born to Fatima Fakhr-un-Nisa and Hyder Ali, the Sultan of Mysore. Tipu Sultan succeeded his father in 1782.
12. The Second Carnatic War started in the year:
[A] 1754
[B] 1752
[C] 1750
[D] 1749
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Correct Answer: D [1749]
Notes:
The Second Carnatic War (1749-54) was a struggle for power between various Indian claimants to power in southern India, each supported by the French or the British.
13. In which year villagers of Issuru declared independece from British rule?
[A] 1938
[B] 1942
[C] 1945
[D] 1946
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Correct Answer: B [1942]
Notes:
In 1942, Issuru attracted national attention when the villagers declared independence of the village from the British government who ruled India at that time. They blockaded the village and prevented the British officers from collecting tax. In the confrontation that followed, two British officers were killed by the villagers and the criminal case registered culminated in the hanging of four freedom fighters.
14. The longest tributary of Krishna River is:
[A] Munneru River
[B] Yerla river
[C] Doni River
[D] Bhima River
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Correct Answer: D [Bhima River]
Notes:
The largest tributary of the Krishna River is the Tungabhadra River with a drainage basin measuring 71,417 km2, running for about 531 km, but the longest tributary is the Bhima River, which makes a total run of 861 km and has an equally large drainage area of 70,614 km2.
15. In which Indian river is Shivanasamudra waterfalls situated?
[A] Cauvery
[B] Brahmani
[C] Godavari
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Cauvery]
Notes:
The Cauvery rises in southwestern Karnataka. It flows southeast to enter the Bay of Bengal. It forms the island of Shivanasamudra at East of Mysore. On either side of the island are the Shivanasamudra Falls.
16. Which of the following varieties of oranges received GI tag from Karnataka?
[A] Abohar
[B] Mudkhed
[C] Butwal
[D] Coorg
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Correct Answer: 0 [No Answer was given]
Notes:
Coorg orange, also called Coorg mandarin, is a cultivar of orange from Kodagu in Karnataka. It was given the Geographical Indication status in 2006.
17. Supa dam is built across which of the following rivers?
[A] Hemavathy
[B] Kali
[C] Harangi
[D] Arkavathy
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Correct Answer: B [Kali]
Notes:
Supa Dam is a dam that is located in town of Dandeli in Joida Taluk. it was built across the River Kali or Kalinadi by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited. This dam has a power house at the foot of this dam with two electric generators. They are of 50 megawatts each. In 1985, the power house was commissioned.
18. What is the installed capacity of Almatti Hydroelectric Power Project?
[A] 80 MW
[B] 150 MW
[C] 210 MW
[D] 290 MW
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Correct Answer: D [290 MW]
Notes:
The total installed capacity of the Almatti Hydroelectric Power Project is 290 MW.
19. Who was the first president of the Karnataka Samithi?
[A] B. V. Kakkillaya
[B] Kallige Mahabala Bhandari
[C] Umesha Rao
[D] Aluru Venkata Rao
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Correct Answer: C [Umesha Rao]
Notes:
Umesha Rao was the first president of the Karnataka Samithi, when it was established in 1955.
20. The All-Karnataka convention in the year 1946 was held at which of the following places?
[A] Davangere
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: A [Davangere]
Notes:
The All-Karnataka convention, a gathering of Kannadigas was held in Davanagere in the year 1946.
