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.
41. Karnataka State Budget 2022-2023 announced new incentive of INR 10,000 per tonne for silk farmers selling which particular type of ‘cocoons’ in Government Silk Cocoon Markets?
[A] Cross Breed silk Cocoons
[B] Double cocoons
[C] Bombyx mori Multivoltine cocoons
[D] Bivoltine cocoons
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Correct Answer: D [Bivoltine cocoons]
Notes:
The CM of Karnataka State announced in the state budget 2022-2023 that incentives shall be provided for farmer producers of raw silk. This includes special incentives for sericulture farmers who produce bivoltine cocoons apart from establishment of new cocoon markets in Haveri and Kalburgi.
42. 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.
43. Which district in Karnataka reported a case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)?
[A] Udupi
[B] Shivamogga
[C] Mysuru
[D] Chikkamagaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Chikkamagaluru]
Notes:
The case of KFD was reported in Halasoor near Balehonnur in Chikkamagaluru district. The plantation worker had gone to work in Jogimakki in Koppa taluk before developing symptoms of the disease.
44. Which city from Karnataka has been included in the River Cities Alliance (RCA) along with 11 other Indian cities for sustainable management of urban rivers?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysuru
[C] Hubballi-Dharwad
[D] Mangaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Mangaluru]
Notes:
Mangaluru from Karnataka has been included in the River Cities Alliance (RCA) along with 11 other Indian cities for sustainable management of urban rivers. This initiative provides member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects vital for river management, sharing best practices, and supporting innovation.
45. What is the purpose of the Padakanaja mobile app and web portal?
[A] To provide access to multiple lexical resources
[B] To promote the use of Kannada in administration
[C] To improve rural banking in Karnataka
[D] To explore technologies for user-friendly interface
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Correct Answer: A [To provide access to multiple lexical resources]
Notes:
The purpose of the Padakanaja mobile app and web portal is to provide a unified single window for accessing multiple lexical resources such as glossaries and dictionaries published by both government and private publishers. It aims to ease the implementation of Kannada in administration and for public usage.
46. Where will the Centre of Excellence for dragon fruit be set up in Karnataka?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Hirehalli
[C] Jajpur
[D] Ponda
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Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The Centre of Excellence for dragon fruit will be set up at Bengaluru, specifically at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research’s experimental station in Hirehalli.
47. In which district of Karnataka has the Centre sanctioned a mega textile park in 2023?
[A] Vijayapura
[B] Kalaburagi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: B [Kalaburagi]
Notes:
The Centre has sanctioned a mega textile park to Kalaburagi district in Karnataka. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the PM MITRA mega textile parks initiative.
48. Which university in Karnataka has become the first public university in the state to receive the ISO-9001-2015 certificate?
[A] Mysore University
[B] Bangalore University
[C] Gulbarga University
[D] Mangalore University
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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore University]
Notes:
Bangalore University has recently achieved the milestone of becoming the first public university in Karnataka to receive the ISO-9001-2015 certificate.
49. Which coal company supplies coal to the Raichur Thermal Power Station in Karnataka?
[A] Singareni Coal Company in Telangana
[B] Mahanadi Coal Company in Odisha
[C] Western Coal Company in Maharashtra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Singareni Coal Company in Telangana]
Notes:
Singareni Coal Company in Telangana supplies coal to the Raichur Thermal Power Station in Karnataka, ensuring the continuous generation of electricity to meet the increasing demand. This partnership helps in maintaining a stock of coal to sustain power generation at the thermal power station.
50. What is the total number of constituencies in Karnataka for the Assembly polls?
[A] 212
[B] 224
[C] 200
[D] 250
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Correct Answer: B [224]
Notes:
Karnataka has a total of 224 constituencies for the Assembly polls, with the BJP announcing candidates in 212 constituencies in two lists, indicating the total number for election participation.
