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11. Ashmounds at Kupgal and Kudatini were discovered in which year and by which British officer?
[A] William Brydon, 1835
[B] Francis Norman, 1812
[C] Cuebold, 1836.
[D] John Daunt, 1846
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Correct Answer: C [Cuebold, 1836.]
Notes:
Ashmounds at Kupgal and Kudatini were discovered by Cuebold, a British officer in Bellary region in the year 1836. Bellary region was then formed a part of Madras Presidency.
12. Which of the following is the southernmost latitude of Karnataka?
[A] 11°30′ North
[B] 13°30′ North
[C] 16°30′ North
[D] 18°30′ North
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Correct Answer: A [11°30′ North]
Notes:
The Indian State of Karnataka is located 11°30′ North and 18°30′ North latitudes and 74° East and 78°30′ East longitude.
13. Markandeya and Hiranyakeshi Rivers are the tributary of:
[A] Sharavathi River
[B] Penner River
[C] Ghataprabha River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: C [Ghataprabha River]
Notes:
The Ghataprabha river is an important right-bank tributary of the Krishna River and flows eastward for a distance of 283 kilometers before its confluence with the Krishna River at Chikksangam. The Markandeya and Hiranyakeshi rivers are tributaries of the Ghataprabha.
14. Which of the following rivers has largest drainage area in Karnataka?
[A] Krishna
[B]
Cauvery
[C] Godavari
[D] North Pennar
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna]
Notes:
Krishna River has the largest drainage area (59.48% of total area) in Karnataka.
15. What is the rank of Karnataka in total milk production of India?
[A] 10th
[B] 11th
[C] 12th
[D] 13th
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Correct Answer: B [11th]
Notes:
Karnataka ranks 11th in overall milk production in the country.
16. How much subsidy is provided to farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes under Pashu Bhagya scheme?
[A] 25%
[B] 30%
[C] 33%
[D] 50%
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Correct Answer: D [50%]
Notes:
Under Pashu Bhagya Scheme backended subsidy of 50% to farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes and 25% to other small and marginal farmers is provided to establish cattle, sheep, goat, pig, poultry units in availing maximum loan of Rs.1.20 lakh from commercial banks.
17. What percentage of total forest area of Karnataka is reserve forest?
[A] 55%
[B] 60%
[C] 68%
[D] 72%
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Correct Answer: C [68%]
Notes:
With total area of 29,688.37 sq. km, 68% of total forest area of Karnataka is reserve forest.
18. Areas receiving what amount of annual rainfall have Mixed forests?
[A] 60-100 cm
[B] 100-120 cm
[C] 120- 150 cm
[D] 150- 200 cm
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Correct Answer: C [120- 150 cm]
Notes:
Areas receiving 120 to 150 cms annual rainfall have Mixed forests.
19. Mines in Kolar are famous for which of the following minerals?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Manganese
[C] Gold
[D] Bauxite
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Correct Answer: C [Gold]
Notes:
Mines in Kolar are famous for Gold.
20. Where is the headquarter of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) located?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bangalore
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore]
Notes:
The headquarter of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
