States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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21. In which year Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha was established?
[A] 1890
[B] 1920
[C] 1948
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: A [1890]
Notes:
The Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha was established in 1890. It was established by R H Deshpande.
22. At which of the following places the Karnataka State Political Conference was held in 1920?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Hubballi
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: 0 [No Answer was given]
Notes:
In 1920, Karnataka State Political Conference was held at Dharwad. Resolution demanding the unification of all Kannada speaking areas was passed in this conference.
23. Which of the following festivals is also known as the groundnut festival?
[A] Vairamudi
[B] Huthri
[C] Kadalekayi Parishe
[D] Tula Sankramana
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Correct Answer: C [Kadalekayi Parishe]
Notes:
The Kadalekayi Parishe of Karnataka is popularly known as the groundnut festival in Karnataka. The Kadalekayi Parishe festival is basically a welcome ceremony celebrated by the farmers to welcome the first yield of the groundnut crop.
24. Sharath Gayakwad is associated with which of the following sports?
[A] Table tennis
[B] Swimming
[C] Football
[D] Chess
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Correct Answer: B [Swimming]
Notes:
Sharath M. Gayakwad is an Indian Paralympic swimmer from Bangalore. At the 2014 Asian Games, he broke P.T. Usha’s record for most number of medals by an Indian at any multi-discipline event by winning 6 medals.
25. Dr. K. Chidananda Gowda received Rajyotsava Award in the 2019 for which of the following fields?
[A] Education
[B] Theatre
[C] Music
[D] Literature
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Correct Answer: 0 [No Answer was given]
Notes:
Dr. K. Chidananda Gowda is an Educationist, Author and Engineer. He was the former Vice-Chancellor of Kuvempu University. For his book Putanigala Vignana Padyagalu, he received the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award in the year 1986.
26. Pampa Awards are given to recognize individuals in the field of:
[A] Science
[B] Fine Arts
[C] Literature
[D] Music
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Correct Answer: C [Literature]
Notes:
Pampa Awards are given to those who have rendered unique service in the field of literature every year. This award includes plaque, shawl, gardland and cash reward of Rs. 5 lakhs.
27. Gowdalu tribe is mostly found in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Haveri
[B] Chikamagalur
[C] Bagalk
[D] Koppal
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Correct Answer: B [Chikamagalur]
Notes:
Gowdalu are 8,617 in number according to the 2011 Census data, and speak Gowdalu language. They are mostly found in Chikmangalur and Bengaluru Urban districts in the State.
28. Kadu Kurubas are mostly found in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Bijapur
[B] Koppal
[C] Chamarajanagar
[D] Raichur
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Correct Answer: C [Chamarajanagar]
Notes:
Kadu Kurubas are about 11,953 in number, mostly living in Mysore, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, and other districts of Karanataka and the remaining in the forests of Tamil Nadu. They are primarily Hindus, speaking Kannada language.
29. What percentage of total population in Karnataka resides in urban areas?
[A] 37.7%
[B] 38.7%
[C] 39.7%
[D] 40.7%
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Correct Answer: B [38.7%]
Notes:
38.7% of total population in Karnataka resides in urban areas as per census 2011.
30. Which Congress session was the only session presided by Gandhiji?
[A] 39th session Belgaum
[B] 36th Session Ahmedabad
[C] 40th Session Cawnpore
[D] 31st Session Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [39th session Belgaum]
Notes:
The 39th Congress session in Belgaum in 1924 (20th December to 27th December) is the only Congress session ever presided over by Gandhiji.
