States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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31. Which rulers of Bijapur started paper and agarbathi (joss stick) industries in their territory?
[A] Adil Shahi Dynasty
[B] Kadamba Dynasty
[C] Chalukya Dynasty
[D] Ganga Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Adil Shahi Dynasty]
Notes:
The rulers of the Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur started paper and agarbathi (joss stick) industries in their territory in Northern Karnataka.
32. Under whose insistence was the First Mysore Economic Conference held in 1911?
[A] Sir M. Kantaraj Urs
[B] Sir M. Visvesvaraya
[C] Sir A. R. Banerjee
[D] Sir C. V. Rungacharlu
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Correct Answer: B [Sir M. Visvesvaraya]
Notes:
The First Mysore Economic Conference was held in the year 1911 under the insistence of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and the report of this conference gave details about the natural resources of the State of Mysore and also identified various industrial possibilities.
33. Which was Karnataka’s first thermal power station?
[A] Bellary Thermal Power Station
[B] Yermarus Thermal Power Station
[C] Raichur Thermal Power Station
[D] Mahatma Gandhi Hydro-Electric Station
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Correct Answer: C [Raichur Thermal Power Station]
Notes:
Raichur Thermal Power Station, located in Raichur district, was Karnataka’s first coal-fired thermal power plant. It was commissioned in 1985 to meet growing electricity demands. The plant uses coal as fuel and has been a key component in Karnataka’s power infrastructure. It predates Bellary and Yermarus Thermal Power Stations, which were established later. Mahatma Gandhi Hydro-Electric Station is a hydroelectric plant, not thermal.
34. Which city of Karnataka is regarded as the Garden City?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mangalore
[C] Shivamogga
[D] Hubli
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Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
As the city of Bengaluru consists of beautiful parks and gardens it is regarded as the ‘Garden City’. The city of Mysore also has a large number of parks and gardens. Many other cities of the state also has a large number of parks and gardens.
35. Where was the Sikandar Adil Shah imprisoned ?
[A] Daulatabad Fort
[B] Pari Mahal
[C] Agra Fort
[D] Fatehpur Sikri
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Correct Answer: A [Daulatabad Fort]
Notes:
Sikandar Adil Shah was imprisoned at Daulatabad Fort. Sikandar Adil Shah was the last Sultan of Bijapur. He ruled from 1672 and 1686. His reign was marked by the collapse of the Bijapur Sultanate. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb annexed the city of Bijapur and the reign of Sikandar Ali Shah ended. He died in 1700.
36. In which year, Basavaraj Durga Fort was built?
[A] 1654
[B] 1565
[C] 1600
[D] 1590
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Correct Answer: D [1590]
Notes:
Basavaraj Durga Fort was built in 1590. It was constructed during the reign of Vijayanagar empire.
Keladi ruler Shivappa Nayaka captured it and named it Basavaraj Durga in memory of Keladi prince Basavaraj. The fort is surrounded by a strong fortification raised by gigantic laterite blocks also this fort has eight ruined mounted guns. Shivappa Nayaka was an Indian king and ruler of the Keladi Nayaka Kingdom. The Keladi Nayakas were successors of the Vijayanagar empire in the coastal and Malnad (hill) districts of Karnataka.
37. Kunchikal Falls is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Yadgir District
[B] Shimoga District
[C] Udupi District
[D] Bagalkot district
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Correct Answer: B [Shimoga District]
Notes:
Kunchikal Falls is located in Nidagodu village which is near Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of the state of Karnataka. The Varahi River forms the Kuchikai falls.
38. In Karnataka, Kalasa taluk is located in the banks of which river?
[A] Varahi River
[B] Bhadra River
[C] Mandovi River
[D] Chakra River
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Correct Answer: B [Bhadra River]
Notes:
Kalasa is a taluk which is located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. This taluk is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kalasa is located on the banks of the Bhadra River.
39. Kali Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Uttara Kannada district
[B] Kodagu District
[C] Chiradurga District
[D] Bidar District
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Correct Answer: A [Uttara Kannada district]
Notes:
The Kali Tiger Reserve (formerly known as Anshi National Park) is a protected area and tiger reserve of Karnataka. It is located in the Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Bengal tigers, black panthers and Indian elephants are the habitats of this park along with other distinctive fauna. The Kali River flows through the tiger reserve and hence the name. This river is the lifeline of the ecosystem of the tiger reserve.
40. Ranna, the Kannada poet, is best known for which work?
[A] Gadayuddha
[B] Vikramarjuna Vijaya
[C] Kavirajamarga
[D] Harivamsha
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Correct Answer: A [Gadayuddha]
Notes:
Ranna, one of the three gems of Kannada literature, wrote Gadayuddha. It narrates the mace duel between Bhima and Duryodhana from Mahabharata. He was patronized by Western Chalukya rulers. Vikramarjuna Vijaya is by other authors, Kavirajamarga is an earlier Kannada classic, and Harivamsha is an ancient Sanskrit text.
