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. In which year, Battle of Pratapgad was fought?
[A] 1659
[B] 1665
[C] 1660
[D] 1670
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Correct Answer: A [1659]
Notes:
Battle of Pratapgad was fought in 1659. It was fought between the forces of Marathas who were under the leadership of King Shivaji Bhonsale I and the forces of Adilshahi who were under the leadership of Afzal khan. Marathas defeated the forces of Adilshahi. Afzal khan was killed in the battle.
Afzal khan was a general who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in India. He helped in the southern exapansion of Bijapur Sultanate by defeating the Nayaka chiefs who were ruling over the former Vijayanagara territory.
Shivaji Bhonsale I was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsale Maratha clan. He got the title Chhatrapati and later called as “Chhatrapati Shivaji”.
32. 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.
33. In which town of Karnataka is the Chandragiri hill located?
[A] Belagavi
[B] Ballari
[C] Hosapete
[D] Shravanabelagola
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Correct Answer: D [Shravanabelagola]
Notes:
Chandragiri Hill is one of the two hills located in Shravanabelagola, Hassan district in the state of Karnataka. The other hill is Vindhyagiri.
34. Madiwala Lake is situated in which city of Karnataka?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Mangalore
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Madiwala Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Bengaluru and it is spread over an area of 114.3 hectare. This lake is home to many migratory birds and it comes under the administration of the Karnataka State Forest Department.
35. How much of its total expenditure has Karnataka allocated for police in 2021-22?
[A] 2.2%
[B] 3.2%
[C] 4.2%
[D] 5.2%
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Correct Answer: B [3.2%]
Notes:
On Police, Karnataka has allocated 3.2% of its total expenditure for the year 2021-22 which is lower than the average expenditure on police by all the states which stands at 4.3%.
36. In Karnataka’s budget, what amount has been allocated towards MGNREGS?
[A] Rs 2,819 crore
[B] Rs 3,819 crore
[C] Rs 1,819 crore
[D] Rs 4,819 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 1,819 crore]
Notes:
Karnataka’s government has allocated Rs 1,819 crore towards MGNREGS. Also, Rs 37 crore has been allocated by the government of Karnataka towards the construction of panchayat raj institution buildings.
37. Scientists of which institute/s has/have developed ‘Injectable Silk Fibroin-based hydrogel for Insulin delivery’ in diabetic patients?
[A] IISc, Banglore
[B] JNCASR, Banglore
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [JNCASR, Banglore]
Notes:
Researchers of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research has developed the Silk Fibroin-based hydrogel for insulin delivery in diabetic patients.
38. Which organization has developed the biggest ever Cryogenic Propellant Tank ‘C32-LH2’?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] HAL
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [HAL]
Notes:
HAL has handed over its biggest ever Cryogenic Propellant Tank ‘C32-LH2’ to ISRO at Bengaluru.
39. The Karnataka State Budget 2022-2023 has proposed a monthly incentive to tourist guides, what is the exact amount proposed to them?
[A] INR 5000
[B] INR 4000
[C] INR 3000
[D] INR 2000
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Correct Answer: D [INR 2000]
Notes:
The government has listed ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme to allow people to adopt archaeological monuments and take care of their maintenance and development. Along with this, in parallel, tourist guides are all slated to receive monthly incentives as part of the Karnataka state budget 2022-2023.
40. For conservation of birds and butterflies, in which district is the new ‘Birds and Butterfly Sanctuary’ proposed under Karnataka State Budget 2022?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Mangalore
[C] Bijapur
[D] Belagavi
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Correct Answer: D [Belagavi]
Notes:
The Karnataka State governemnt has proposed a ‘Birds and Butterfly Sanctuary’ around Hidkal Dam area. This is mainly for conservation of birds and butterfly species and also to create good awareness amongst the general public.
