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.
11. Hulikal known for its heavy rainfall is in which of the following district of Karnataka?
[A] Tumkur
[B] Kodagu
[C] Shimoga
[D] Hassan
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Correct Answer: C [Shimoga]
Notes:
Hulikal is a village located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka and is known for its heavy rainfall.
12. Which of the following is not a tributary of the Cauvery River?
[A] Kabini
[B] Noyyal
[C] Arkavathi
[D] Ghataprabha
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Correct Answer: D [Ghataprabha]
Notes:
Tributaries of Cauvery River are: Harangi River, Hemavati River, Lakshmana Tirtha, Amaravathi River, Bhavani River, Kabini River, Noyyal River, Arkavathi River. Ghataprabha is the tributary of Krishna River.
13. Bangalore city is located on the river bank of:
[A] Ghataprabha
[B] Vrishabhavathi
[C] Bhima
[D] Tungabhadra
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Correct Answer: B [Vrishabhavathi]
Notes:
Bangalore is the capital and the largest city of Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of Vrishabhavathi River. It is one of the tributaries of River Cauvery.
14. Water and Land Management Institute is located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Gadag
[B] Dharwad
[C] Bijapur
[D] Koppal
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Correct Answer: B [Dharwad]
Notes:
With the objective of introducing improved techniques in the fields of water and land management and also with a view to impart training to the inservice officers of Irrigation and Agriculture departments and also to train the farmers in this field, WALMI was created in 1985. The institute is functioning at Dharwad since 1986.
15. What is the objective of Ksheera Sanjeevini yojana of Karnataka Government?
[A] Promote dairy farming among poor rural women
[B] Promote poultry farming among Scheduled Tribes of Karnataka
[C] Promote fish production in rural areas
[D] Indigenous development of milk producing breed of Cows
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Correct Answer: A [Promote dairy farming among poor rural women]
Notes:
Ksheera Sanjeevini yojana aims at Socio Economic Development of Rural women through Dairy Farming. This initiative is implemented with the support of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF). The programme is intended to help 10,000/- poor rural women through 250 women dairy cooperative societies.
16. Ankamali is a breed of which of the following?
[A] Sheep
[B] Goat
[C] Pig
[D] Rabbit
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Correct Answer: C [Pig]
Notes:
Ankamali is a breed of Pig. This breed is reared in all southern states of India as well as in all districts of Karnataka state particularly seen in Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Kolar districts.
17. Karnataka is home to what percentage of Elephants in India?
[A] 15%
[B] 22%
[C] 27%
[D] 32%
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Correct Answer: B [22%]
Notes:
The state of Karnataka alone is home to 22% of the elephants in India.
18. In which year the formation of a single province by uniting all Kannada speaking areas was recommended by the Nehru Committee?
[A] 1922
[B] 1926
[C] 1928
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1928]
Notes:
In 1928, due to the efforts of Gudleppa Hallikeri, the formation of a single province by uniting all Kannada speaking areas was recommended by the Nehru Committee. It was stated by the committee that there was a “strong prima facie case for unification”. It also went on to state that it believed Karnataka could also be a financially strong province.
19. How many members are elected by registered teachers to the Legislative Council of Karnataka?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 9
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
7 members out of total 75 are elected by registered teachers to the Legislative Council of Karnataka.
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.
