States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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11. The Cauvery River flows through:
[A] Karnataka and Kerala
[B] Karnataka and Telangana
[C] Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka and Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Cauvery is an east flowing river, it flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
12. Which river originates by the confluence of the Panamaram River and the Mananthavady River?
[A] Hiranyakeshi River
[B] Kagina River
[C] Kabini River
[D] Honnuhole River
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Correct Answer: C [Kabini River]
Notes:
The Kabini River is one of the major tributaries of the river Cauvery in southern India. It originates in the Wayanad district of Kerala state by the confluence of the Panamaram River and the Mananthavady River. It flows eastward to join the Kaveri River at Tirumakudalu Narasipura taluk in Mysore in Karnataka.
13. What is the percentage share of Karnataka in silk production in India?
[A] 25%
[B] 35%
[C] 45%
[D] 55%
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Correct Answer: B [35%]
Notes:
Karnataka is the largest silk producing state in India, with over 9,800 metric tonnes of raw silk produced, representing nearly 35% of the country’s total silk production.
14. Aheri-Jumbagi dam is located in which of the following districts?
[A] Yadgir
[B] Bijapur
[C] Raichur
[D] Gadag
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Correct Answer: B [Bijapur]
Notes:
The Aheri-Jumbagi dam is built across the river Aheri-Jumbagi flowing through the Krishna basin in Southern India. The dam is located near the historic city of Bijapur in Karnataka. The dam serves the purpose of irrigation for the surrounding areas.
15. In Karnataka more than 70 to 75 per cent of area depends wholly or partially on _______ for crop production?
[A] Tubewells
[B] Tanks
[C] Rivers
[D] Rainfall
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Correct Answer: D [Rainfall]
Notes:
Agriculture in Karnataka is mainly dependent on rainfall as more than 70 to 75 per cent of area depends wholly or partially on rainfall for crop production.
16. Which of the follwing national park is included in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
[A] Bandipur National Park
[B] Anshi National Park
[C] Kudremukh National Park
[D] Bannerghatta National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Bandipur National Park]
Notes:
The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve falls under the biogeographic region of the Malabar rain forest. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wyanaad Wildlife Sanctuary Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley are the protected areas present within this reserve.
17. Which of the following states is the leading producer of Asbestos in India?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Karnataka
[D] Orissa
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Two states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh produce almost the whole of asbestos of India. Rajasthan is the largest producer.
18. How many national highways are there in Karnataka?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 13
[D] 14
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Correct Answer: D [14]
Notes:
Karnataka has a good road network. There are 14 national highways and 115 state highways with total length of 28,311 km.
19. At which place is the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha located?
[A] Kalaburgi
[B] Mangalore
[C] Belagaum
[D] Dharwad
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Correct Answer: C [Belagaum]
Notes:
The Suvarna Vidhana Soudha is the legislature building of the State of Karnataka in Belgaum in the Belgaum district of Northern Karnataka. It was inaugurated on 11 October 2012 by President Pranab Mukherjee.
20. Who is the head of the Secretariat responsible for the proper and efficient functioning of the administrative set up:
[A] Chief secretary
[B] Principal Secretary
[C] Joint Secretary
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Chief secretary]
Notes:
At the head of the Secretariat is the Chief secretary to Government who is responsible for the proper and efficient functioning of the administrative set up. He is assisted by Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary or Secretaries to Government who in turn have under them Additional Secretary/ Joint Secretary, Deputy and Under Secretaries to Government.
