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. Which one of the following does not belong to the tributaries of the Penneru?
[A] Chitravari
[B] Hatmati
[C] Cheyeru
[D] Jayamangli
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Correct Answer: B [Hatmati]
Notes:
The principal tributaries of Penneru River are the Jayamangli, the Kunderu, the Chitravari, the Papagani and the Cheyeru.
12. Kunchikal falls is formed by which of the following rivers?
[A] Barapole
[B]
Kalinadi
[C] Chakra Nadi
[D] Varahi
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Correct Answer: D [Varahi ]
Notes:
Kunchikal Falls is located Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Kunchikal falls is formed by Varahi river.
13. What is the density of livestock in Karnataka per sq. km.?
[A] 131
[B] 141
[C] 151
[D] 161
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Correct Answer: C [151]
Notes:
The density of livestock in Karnataka is 151 per sq.km.
14. Amrit Mahal Cattle Breeding & Training Centre is located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Chitradurga
[B] Chamarajanagar
[C] Chikkamagalur
[D] Dakshina Kannada
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Correct Answer: C [Chikkamagalur]
Notes:
Amrit Mahal Cattle Breeding & Training Centre is located in Chikkamagalur district of Karnataka.
15. Which of the following districts has highest sheep population in Karnataka?
[A] Raichur
[B] Bidar
[C] Belagavi
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: C [Belagavi]
Notes:
Belagavi has the highest sheep population in Karnataka followed by Tumakuru.
16. Karnataka lies in which of the following biogeographic realms?
[A] Palearctic
[B] Indomalayan
[C] Australasia
[D] Neotropic
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Correct Answer: B [Indomalayan]
Notes:
Karnataka lies in Indomalayan biogeographic realm.
17. Karnataka is home to what percentage of Tigers in India?
[A] 18%
[B] 20%
[C] 25%
[D] 28%
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Correct Answer: A [18%]
Notes:
The state of Karnataka is home to 18% of Tigers in India.
18. What is the rank of Karnataka in the production of Manganese ore?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: D [4th]
Notes:
Karnataka ranks fourth in the production of Manganese ore. First three manganese producing states are- Orissa, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
19. Recently, Researchers of India’s Atomic Energy Commission have found lithium reserves of 14,100 tonnes in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Koppal
[B] Mandya
[C] Kodagu
[D] Raichur
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Correct Answer: B [Mandya]
Notes:
The Researchers of India’s Atomic Energy Commission have found lithium reserves of 14,100 tonnes in Mandya, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Lithium is a rare metal used for manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles. These reserves will be useful to promote clean-energy vehicles in India and the Government has a plan to implement $1.4 billion to make India a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles.
20. Which of the following cities in Karnataka is known as the Golden City of India?
[A] Hampi
[B] Hubballi
[C] Dharwad
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: D [Kolar]
Notes:
Kolar, which lies on the southern plains of the Indian state of Karnataka, is the headquarters of Kolar District. This town which is also called the Golden City of India is famous for Kolar gold fields where gold mining is done.
