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. In which year Nagar Peasant Revolt took place in Karnataka?
[A] 1824
[B] 1829
[C] 1830
[D] 1856
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Correct Answer: C [1830]
Notes:
The Nagar Revolt, also known as the Nagara peasant rebellion, was an uprising in the Nagar region (present day Shimoga district) of the Mysore kingdom, which began in August and September 1830.
12. Which of the Indian State lies to the northwest of Karnataka?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Goa
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest.
13. Karnataka is divided into how many physiographic regions?
[A] Four
[B] Five
[C] Six
[D] Seven
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Correct Answer: A [Four]
Notes:
Karnataka is divided into four physiographic landforms – the Northern Karnataka Plateau, the Central Karnataka Plateau, the Southern Karnataka Plateau and the Coastal Karnataka Region.
14. What is the meeting point of Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats:
[A] Kemmanagundi
[B] Biligiriranga
[C] Chikmagalur
[D] Talakaveri
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Correct Answer: B [Biligiriranga]
Notes:
Nilgiris is the meeting place of eastern ghats and western ghats. The hill range which connects the eastern ghats and the western ghats is Birigiriranga hills.
15. Where was the first paper mill in Karnataka established in 1936?
[A] Doddaballapura
[B] Channapatna
[C] Bhadravati
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: C [Bhadravati]
Notes:
The Mysuru Paper Mill Limited, the first paper mill in Karnataka, was established in 1936 at Bhadravati. Later, West Coast Paper Mill began operations at Dandeli. Bhadravati is located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka and is known for its industrial development including paper manufacturing.
16. Karnataka was formed as Mysore State on:
[A] 1 November 1956
[B] 30 March 1949
[C] 20 June 1947
[D] 1 May 1960
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Correct Answer: A [1 November 1956]
Notes:
Karnataka was created by the States Reorganization Act, 1956 as Mysore State on 1 November 1956 when several Indian states were created by redrawing borders based on linguistic demographics.
17. Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery is located at which of the following places?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysuru
[C] Mangaluru
[D] Hampi
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Correct Answer: B [Mysuru]
Notes:
The Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery is the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. It is located in Mysuru district of Karnataka.
18. Which of the following dance forms was previously known as Sadhir Attam?
[A] Kathakali
[B] Bharatanatyam
[C] Kuchipudi
[D] Odissi
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Correct Answer: B [Bharatanatyam]
Notes:
Sadir Attam/Sadir natyam is another name for solo Bharatanatyam performance performed by a dancer especially in the royal courts.
19. Annual festival at Shri Basaveshwara Temple in Harti is held in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Davangere
[B] Hassan
[C] Gadag
[D] Haveri
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Correct Answer: C [Gadag]
Notes:
Annual festival at Shri Basaveshwara Temple in Harti is held in Gadag district of Karnataka.
20. Arjun Halappa is associated with which of the following sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Tennis
[D] Football
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Correct Answer: B [Hockey]
Notes:
Arjun Halappa is a professional Indian hockey player and former captain of Indian Hockey Team.
