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.
31. Which geographical feature of Karnataka is known as Karunadu?
[A] Black Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Sandy soil
[D] Silt Soil
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Correct Answer: A [Black Soil]
Notes:
The name of the Mysore plateau is derived from “Karunadu” which means “Land of Black Soil”. The Mysore plateau has an average elevation of about 2,600 feet (800 metres) and an area of about 73,000 square miles (189,000 square km).
32. The northern most record of the Malabar Spiny Dormouse can be found in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Udupi
[B] Shimoga
[C] Uttara Kannada
[D] Yadgir
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Correct Answer: B [Shimoga]
Notes:
The Malabar spiny dormouse (Platacanthomys lasiurus) is a species that is found in the Western Ghats region of India. The species is found only in the denser forest regions of the Nilgiri Hills and the Western Ghats. They are found at very low densities and are also found in altitudes up to 2000m. The northernmost record of this species is from Sagar in the Shimoga district of the state of Karnataka.
33. Shimsha River is the tributary of which river of Karnataka?
[A] Kabini River
[B] Sharavathi River
[C] Kaveri River
[D] Kali River
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Correct Answer: C [Kaveri River]
Notes:
Shimsha River flows in the state of Karnataka and it is one of the tributaries of the Kaveri River. Shimsha River originates in the Tiptur taluk of Tumkur district of Karnataka and flows for around 221 km before merging with the Kaveri River.
34. In the budget of Karnataka, what amount has been allocated towards distribution of nutritious foods and beverages?
[A] Rs 6,973 crore
[B] Rs 1,973 crore
[C] Rs 2,973 crore
[D] Rs 8,973 crore
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 1,973 crore]
Notes:
In the budget of 2021-22, the state government of Karnataka has allocated Rs 1,973 crore towards the distribution of nutritious foods and beverages.
35. Who has become the 4th Indian to receive highest Australian civilian honour?
[A] Kiran Mazmudar Shaw
[B] Purushottam Sawrikar
[C] Makhan Singh
[D] Vijay Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Kiran Mazmudar Shaw]
Notes:
Kiran Mazmudar Shaw, founder and chairperson of Biocon was conferred with highest civilian honour of Australia, the Order of Australia. She is the fourth Indian citizen to be awarded Australia’s highest civilian honour.
36. Recently Times Higher Education emerging economies university rankings 2020 has been released. Which university topped the list among Indian universities.
[A] IISC, Bangaluru
[B] IIM, Ahmedabad
[C] IIT, Bombay
[D] IIT, Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [IISC, Bangaluru]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Karnataka) emerged as India’s top-ranked institution. Its overall rank was 16.
Total 11 Indian institute were among world’s top 100 institutes.
Tsinghua University of China topped the list.
37. NCRD Released Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India 2019 Report, according to the report which state records the second highest suicides in the farming sector which includes farmers and cultivators in India during 2019.
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Telangana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Maharashtra (2680) followed by Karnataka (1331), Andhra Pradesh (628) and Telangana (491) record the highest suicides in the farming sector which includes farmers and cultivators in India during 2019.
38. How is ‘beef’ and ‘cattle’ defined in the latest Karnataka Anti-Cow slaughter Bill?
- ‘Beef’ is defined as the flesh of cattle in any form.
- The word ‘cattle’ is defined as “cow, calf of a cow and bull, bullock, and he or she buffalo below the age of eighteen years”
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
While ‘beef’ is defined as the flesh of cattle in any form, the word ‘cattle’ is defined as “cow, calf of a cow and bull, bullock, and he or she buffalo below the age of thirteen years”.
The Bill also terms shelters established for the protection and preservation of cattle registered with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries as ‘gau shalas’.
39. According to the latest official reports released as on November 2021, how many districts in the state have reported zero cases of COVID-19?
[A] 13
[B] 14
[C] 15
[D] 16
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Correct Answer: A [13]
Notes:
The Karnataka health department bulletin reported no new cases or COVID related deaths in 13 districts of the state. Bengaluru Urban tops the list when it comes to the number of active cases. As on November 07th 2021, the number of active cases stands at 8000.
40. The Karnataka State government has announced the development of which scheme through a tie-up with the World Bank at an estimated cost of INR 840 Crores, as part of the annual state budget 2022-2023?
[A] Pavitra Yatre Scheme
[B] ‘Adopt a Museum Scheme’
[C] “Arebhashe Centre” Development Scheme
[D] ‘Blue- Plastic Management Scheme’
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Correct Answer: D [‘Blue- Plastic Management Scheme’]
Notes:
The ‘Blue- Plastic Management Scheme’ focuses on environmental conservation. Its a first of its kind scheme wherein the Karnataka state government has sought assistance from the World Bank for its implementation. The World Bank is set to provide 840 crores assistance in the next 5 years for the scheme implementation.
