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.
1. The Hubbali to Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project was recently inaugurated in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu recently inaugurated the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project between the twin cities of Karnataka, Hubbali to Dharwad.
The project cost of Rs 970 crore is jointly funded by the state and central governments and the World Bank. The BRTS established between the cities on a trial basis already serves more than 1 lakh passengers per day. It has now become fully operational and is expected to be a major boost in the state’s public transport.
2. Which state government recently launched a scheme called ‘Janasevaka’ to home-deliver various government services to citizens?
[A] Telangana
[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The state government of Karnataka has recently launched a scheme called ‘Janasevaka’ to home-deliver various government services to citizens. The scheme ensures the delivery of ration cards, senior citizen identity and health cards at the door steps of citizens.
The newly launched scheme is a part of the ‘Sakala’ scheme of the state and will cover as many as 53 services of 11 state departments. The scheme was first implemented in Dasarahalli area on a pilot basis and will be extended to other regions. Subsequently, the scheme would be made operational in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Hubballi-Dharwad.
3. Which of the following are some of the indigenous literature of the period of the Vijayanagar empire?
1) Amukthamalyada
2) Maduravijayam
3) Manucharitam
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Many sources are available to study the Vijayanagar kingdom, such as literary and archaeological sources, as well as numismatics. Some of the indigenous literature of this period are Krishnadevaraya’s Amukthamalyada, Gangadevi’s Maduravijayam, and Allasani Peddanna’s Manucharitam.
4. Which of the following Foreign travelers came to India during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya?
[A] Francis Drake?
[B] Fernao Nuniz
[C] Aleixo Garcia
[D] Jusepe Gutierrez
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Correct Answer: B [Fernao Nuniz ]
Notes:
Achyuta Deva Raya ruled the Vijayanagar kingdom from 1529 CE to 1542 CE. Fernao Nuniz was a Portuguese traveller, chronicler and horse trader who visited India during the reign of Achyutaraya.
5. Which of the following was family deity of the Sangama rulers?
[A] Vijayanarayana
[B] Virupaksha
[C] Veera Narayana
[D] Tripurantakeshwara
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Correct Answer: B [Virupaksha]
Notes:
The Vijayanagar kingdom constituted four dynasties, the Sangama dynasty, Saluva Dynasty, Tuluva Dynasty, and Aravidu Dynasty. The Sangama rulers were chiefly Shaivaites and Virupaksha was their family deity while other dynasties were Vaishnavites.
6. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Deva Raya I.
2. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana.
3. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Krishna Deva Raya. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
7. Which of the following Bahamani kings shifted the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar?
[A] Hasan Gangu
[B] Ahmah Shah Wali
[C] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[D] Humayun Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmah Shah Wali]
Notes:
Ahmed Shah Wali ruled the Bahamani Kingdom from 1 October 1422 to 17 April 1436 and was a great patron of arts and culture. He shifted the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar.
8. Which of the following rulers ordered his soldiers to wear a twelve peaked cap?
[A] Shah Ismail Safavi
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Ismail Adil Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Ismail Adil Shah]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah who was the son and successor of Yusuf Adil Khan. He ruled from 1510 CE to 1535 CE. Ismail Adil Shah in recognition of his alliance with Persia ordered his soldiers to wear a twelve peaked cap as a part of the uniform.
9. Which of the following places were occupied by Shivaji during the reign of Muhammad Adil Shah?
1) Torna
2) Purandhar
3) Rairi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
After Seeing Muhammad Adil Shah adding territories to his Kingdom on the southern side, Shivaji who had become the governor of Poona occupied Torna in 1646 CE, and Purandhar and Rairi in 1650 CE.
10. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Karnataka government in June 2019 for women safety?
[A] Red Sarathi Vehicles
[B] Green Sarathi Vehicles
[C] Pink Sarathi Vehicles
[D] Purple Sarathi Vehicles
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Correct Answer: C [Pink Sarathi Vehicles]
Notes:
The ‘Pink Sarathi’ vehicles procured by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) under the ‘Nirbhaya’ scheme. The corporation had received Rs 56.07 crore from the Union government under the scheme and had taken up various measures for the safety of women passengers, including the launch of Pink Sarathi vehicles. The BMTC now has a fleet of 25 Pink Sarathi vehicles fitted with GPS and public announcement systems. It will deploy these vehicles to attend to the grievances of women passengers in city buses.
