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.
21. What is the total number of tigers in Karnataka?
[A] 526
[B] 524
[C] 510
[D] 500
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Correct Answer: B [524 ]
Notes:
According to latest census total number of tigers in Karnataka is 524.
22. What is the status of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)?
[A] Miniratna company
[B] Maharatna company
[C] Navratna company
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Navratna company]
Notes:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is headquartered in Bangalore. The Government of India granted BEL Navratna status, which allows it greater autonomy in investment and operations compared to Miniratna companies. Navratna status is awarded to select public sector enterprises based on performance and financial indicators. BEL is not classified as Maharatna or Miniratna in government records.
23. What is Karnataka’s rank in automotive production in India?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 4th
[D] 3rd
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Correct Answer: C [4th]
Notes:
Karnataka ranks 4th in automotive production in India. It contributes around 8.5% to the national sector output with an output valued at USD 2.8 billion. The automotive industry in Karnataka employs over 55,000 workers in the state.
24. What is the total capacity of Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka?
[A] 1500 MW
[B] 2500 MW
[C] 2900 MW
[D] 2000 MW
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Correct Answer: D [2000 MW]
Notes:
Pavagada Solar Park, also known as Shakti Sthala, is located in Karnataka. The park has a total installed capacity of 2000 megawatts (MW), making it one of the largest solar parks in India. It was developed to harness solar energy and contribute to Karnataka’s renewable energy goals. The project was commissioned in phases beginning in 2018.
25. State of Mysore was renamed as Karnataka in:
[A] 1960
[B] 1966
[C] 1973
[D] 1975
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Correct Answer: C [1973]
Notes:
Karnataka was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganization Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
26. At which of the following places the Karnataka Samithi was established?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Shivamogga
[C] Mysuru
[D] Kasaragod
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Correct Answer: D [Kasaragod]
Notes:
the Karnataka Samithi was established in Kasaragod. It was established to advocate a merger of Kasaragod with Karnataka state.
27. In which year Sardar Patel along with Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher attended Ekikarana movement conference in Mumbai?
[A] 1935
[B] 1942
[C] 1944
[D] 1946
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Correct Answer: D [1946]
Notes:
The tenth conference of the Ekikarana movement was held on 10 January 1946 in Mumbai. This conference was inaugurated by Sardar Patel and attended by the likes of B. G. Kher, the then Chief Minister of Bombay presidency. In his speech at the conference, Sardar Patel stated that the interests of all linguistic groups would be high on the list of priorities for the new government of independent India.
28. At which place is the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha located?
[A] Kalaburgi
[B] Mangalore
[C] Belagaum
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: C [Belagaum]
Notes:
The Suvarna Vidhana Soudha is the legislature building of the State of Karnataka in Belgaum in the Belgaum district of Northern Karnataka. It was inaugurated on 11 October 2012 by President Pranab Mukherjee.
29. The provisions regarding Panchayats was made in the Indian Constitution in:
[A] 1991
[B] 1995
[C] 2000
[D] 1993
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Correct Answer: D [1993]
Notes:
73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India was made in 1992 and came into force on 24 April, 1993.
30. Which part of our Constitution envisages a three- tier system of Panchayats?
[A] Part IX
[B] Part X
[C] Part XI
[D] Part XII
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Correct Answer: A [Part IX]
Notes:
Part IX of the constitution provides for a three tier system of Panchayati Raj in every state, i.e. Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district level.
