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11. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the administration of Qutb Shahis?
1. A proportion of fiscal rights were given out in assignment to an aristocracy.
2. The revenue farmers acted as a middle or contact zone between the state and civil society and represented the aristocracy.
3. Revenue farming guaranteed the state with a steady flow of income by ensuring a fixed amount of revenue.
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:
During the rule of Qutub Shahis a proportion of fiscal rights were given out in assignment to an aristocracy. The revenue farmers acted as a middle or contact zone between the state and civil society and represented the aristocracy. Revenue farming guaranteed the state with a steady flow of income by ensuring a fixed amount of revenue.
12. In March 2019, with which organisation Hinduja Global Solutions partnered to launch a centre of excellence in Bengaluru for training differently-abled persons?
[A] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
[B] National Association of Software and Service Companies
[C] Confederation of Indian Industry
[D] Asian Development Bank
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Correct Answer: B [National Association of Software and Service Companies]
Notes:
In March 2019, with National Association of Software and Service Companies, Hinduja Global Solutions partnered to launch a centre of excellence in Bengaluru for training differently-abled persons which train a minimum of 100 PWDs making them industry ready over the next 12 months with a goal to place at least 50% of them in companies already sensitised for hiring them.
13. Recently, the Government of Karnataka amended the Karnataka Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules 2015 in August 2019. Which of the following is the new classification of “nicotine” poison?
[A] Class A+ poison
[B] Class A poison
[C] Class B+ poison
[D] Class B poison
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Correct Answer: B [Class A poison]
Notes:
Government of Karnataka amended the Karnataka Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules 2015. It notified Nicotine as “Class A poison”.The main aim is to strengthen the enforcement of the ban on production and sale of electronic cigarettes. The new rules are called the Karnataka Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules, 2019.
14. Which Indian state has recently launched ‘DBT mobile application’, to transfer funds directly to beneficiaries?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched a DBT mobile application, to transfer funds directly to beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes.
As many as 120 schemes in the state have been included in this platform. The Chief Minister quoted that for the past two year, over 12,000 crores have been directly transferred to the Aadhaar linked bank accounts of beneficiaries.
15. Koppal Revolt happened in which year?
[A] 1799
[B] 1802
[C] 1818
[D] 1820
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Correct Answer: C [1818]
Notes:
Koppal Revolt took place in the year 1818. Veerapaa was a small landowner in Koppal, he built a force and captured Koppal and Bahadur forts built by Hyder Ali 40 years earlier. British forces led by Major Doughton and Brig General Pritzler rushed to crush Veerappa and Nizam’s general Idruskhan also joined them. Veerappa fought valiantly for five days with only 500 men and died in battle.
16. Rani Chennamma was the ruler of__?
[A] Kittur
[B] Mysore
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bijapur
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Correct Answer: A [Kittur]
Notes:
Rani Chennamma, a valiant queen, ruled the princely state of Kittur in Karnataka, India. She led one of the initial revolts against the oppressive British rule as early as 1824, about four decades before the first war of Indian independence. She has been celebrated as one of the earliest Indian rulers to defy British supremacy and has become a symbol of the independence movement in India.
17. Malenadu region of Karnataka covers:
[A] Rain shadow region of Western Ghats
[B] Coastal Karnataka
[C] Western and eastern slopes of the Western Ghats
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Western and eastern slopes of the Western Ghats ]
Notes:
Malenadu region in Karnataka covers the western and eastern slopes of the Western Ghats or Sahyadri mountain range, and is roughly 100 kilometers in width.
18. Nanjangud is situated on the banks of which of the following river?
[A] Shimsha
[B] Ramathirtha
[C] Kabini
[D] Gundal
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Correct Answer: C [Kabini]
Notes:
Nanjangud officially known as Nanjanagudu is a City and Taluk in Mysuru metropoltian area in Karnataka. Nanjangud lies on the banks of the river Kapila (Kabini), 23 km from the city of Mysore.
19. Votehole Dam is constructed in which of the following districts?
[A] Chikamagalur
[B] Haveri
[C] Tumkur
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: D [Hassan]
Notes:
The Votehole Dam is constructed across the river Votehole flowing through the Kaveri basin in Southern India. The dam is situated in Lakkenahally village near the city of Hassan, Karnataka. The dam is used primarily for the purpose of irrigation of the surrounding areas.
20. Pilikula Biological Park is located in:
[A] Mysuru
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Hubli
[D] Mangalore
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Correct Answer: D [Mangalore]
Notes:
Pilikula Biological Park is located in Mangalore. The zoo features several wild animals. The animals are not kept in cages but are in the open, with more natural barriers, such as wide trenches or wire mesh, to separate them from visitors. There are tigers, leopards, bears and other wild animals inside the park. There is also a variety of snakes and birds in the zoo.
