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31. In which year was the Mysore Chalo movement held?
[A] 1947
[B] 1945
[C] 1942
[D] 1948
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Correct Answer: A [1947]
Notes:
Mysore Chalo Movement was launched for the establishment of responsible government and accession to Indian Union in 1947. K. Chengalaraya Reddy was at the forefront of this movement and he became the first Chief Minister of Karnataka.
32. In the year 1915, Gandhiji at the request of D.V. Gundappa, he made a short visit to Bangalore to unveil the portrait of whom?
[A] Gopala Krishna Gokhale
[B] Dadabhai Naoroji
[C] Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
[D] Bipin Chandra Pal
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Correct Answer: A [Gopala Krishna Gokhale]
Notes:
During Gandhiji’s visit to Madras, he made a short visit to Bangalore on May 8th 1915, at the request of D.V. Gundappa, to unveil the portrait of Gopala Krishna Gokhale.
33. In which year, Brahmo Samaj opened its first branch in Karnataka?
[A] 1866
[B] 1867
[C] 1868
[D] 1869
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Correct Answer: A [1866]
Notes:
In the year 1866 Brahmo Samaj opened its first branch in Karnataka at Bangalore and then followed by opening branches at Mangalore and Mysore. Kudmul Ranga Rao, who started Depressed Classes Mission at Mangalore in the year 1897, was influenced by Brahmo Samaj. Ram Mohan Roy is the founder of Brahmo Samaj.
34. In which year did the Mysore Government promote a new breed of banks styled as Agricultural Banks?
[A] 1885
[B] 1805
[C] 1894
[D] 1860
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Correct Answer: C [1894]
Notes:
In the year 1894, the Mysore Government promoted a new breed of banks styled as Agricultural Banks. These banks were mainly meant for extending agricultural credit to the poor farmers at a cheaper interest and to save the peasants from exploitation by the money lenders. By 1901, there were 64 such banks in the state but by 1917 most had gone defunct and these banks were shut down.
35. In which year, the scheme of approach roads to colonies of the Scheduled Castes was launched in Karnataka?
[A] 1993-94
[B] 1987-88
[C] 1983-84
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1983-84]
Notes:
In Karnataka, the scheme of approach roads to the colonies of the Scheduled Castes was launched in the year 1983-84. A total amount of Rs. 37.13 crores were spent from the years 1983-84 to 1991-92 for the construction of about 2,099 kms of length of road.
36. During the rule of Vijayanagar Empire, which port was used for foreign trades?
[A] Mangalore port
[B] Bhatkal Port
[C] Honavar Port
[D] Malpe Port
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Correct Answer: B [Bhatkal Port]
Notes:
During the time of the Vijaynagar Empire, the Bhatkal port was used to trade with the foreign regions, mostly Arabs. Presently, this port is mostly used by fishing vessels.
37. Tadiandamol, the third highest peak in Karnataka, after Mullayyanagiri & Kudremukha, is located in which district?
[A] Belgaum
[B] Bagalkot
[C] Chikballapur
[D] Kodagu
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Correct Answer: D [Kodagu]
Notes:
Tadiandamol or Thadiyandamol located in the Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district is its highest mountain. After Mullayyanagiri & Kudremukha, it is the third highest peak in Karnataka. The Nalaknad (also known as Nalnad – meaning 4 villages) palace which is located at the foothills is an important historical landmark. During the Great Trigonometric Survey, this was one of the landmarks that was mapped.
38. Kanva Reservoir is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Ramanagara
[B] Shimoga
[C] Tumkur
[D] Udupi
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Correct Answer: A [Ramanagara]
Notes:
Kanva Reservoir is an artificial lake located in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. It is formed by the damming of the Kanva River in an irrigation project. Near the dam a fisheries training and research center was established so as to train the local residents in fish farming so that they become financially independent. This lake is also a tourist attraction.
39. Which state has launched ‘Arthika Spandana’ Loan Disbursal Scheme?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Chattishgarh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Chief Minister of Karnataka has launched ‘Arthika Spandana’ programme to disburse loans of Rs 39,300 crore through various cooperative institutions.
40. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released the 2nd Edition of ‘States on Support to Startup Ecosystems 2019’. Karnataka has been ranked among which category?
[A] Best Performer
[B] Top Performer
[C] Leader
[D] Aspiring Leaders
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Correct Answer: B [Top Performer]
Notes:
Gujarat is the best performer in category X.
Karnataka and Kerala are the top performer in Category X.
Category X- All States and New Delhi, barring North Eastern (N. E) States & other Union Territories (U. T)
