States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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41. In which year was the Halli Heddari scheme launched in Karnataka?
[A] 1988-89
[B] 1984-85
[C] 1975-76
[D] 1991-92
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Correct Answer: B [1984-85]
Notes:
The Halli Heddari scheme began in Karnataka during 1984-85. It targeted 167 villages with populations under 1000 to provide all-weather road connectivity by 1991-92.
42. Arrange the following health-related schemes in Karnataka in the chronological order of their launch (Earliest to Latest):
- Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka (AB-ARK)
- Vajpayee Arogyashree
- Yeshasvini Health Insurance Scheme
[A] 3 — 2 — 1
[B] 1 — 2 — 3
[C] 2 — 3 — 1
[D] 3 — 1 — 2
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Correct Answer: A [3 — 2 — 1]
Notes:
Yeshasvini Health Insurance Scheme was launched first in 2003 for cooperative farmers; Vajpayee Arogyashree followed in 2009 for BPL families; Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka (AB-ARK) was launched last in 2018, merging state and central health schemes.
43. Shubha Venkatesha Iyengar contributed to which system?
[A] INSAT Satellite System
[B] NAVIC Navigation System
[C] DRISHTI Transmissometer
[D] Agni Missile System
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Correct Answer: C [DRISHTI Transmissometer]
Notes:
Shubha Venkatesha Iyengar was a scientist at National Aerospace Laboratories. She developed the DRISHTI Transmissometer, used in aviation to measure runway visibility. This system improves safety in low visibility conditions and is installed at over 100 sites across India. Her work contributed to indigenous aviation technology development. She received the Padma Shri award in 2026 for these contributions.
44. Which Karnataka folk dance features balancing decorated pots on the head?
[A] Kamsale
[B] Suggi Kunitha
[C] Karaga
[D] Veeragase
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Correct Answer: C [Karaga]
Notes:
Karaga is a folk ritual dance from Karnataka linked to the worship of Draupadi. The lead performer balances a decorated pot called Karaga on his head without using hands. It is mainly performed in Bengaluru and nearby rural areas, especially during the annual Karaga festival. The dance includes a procession with music and Veerakumaras. This tradition dates back centuries as part of Karnataka’s cultural and religious heritage.
45. What was NMPA’s total cargo handled from April 2025 to March 2026?
[A] 46.01 million metric tonnes, less than FY 2024–25
[B] 46.09 million metric tonnes, surpassing FY 2024–25 total
[C] Monthly high of 4.88 MMT in December 2025
[D] Container growth decreased by 4.88% year-over-year
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Correct Answer: B [46.09 million metric tonnes, surpassing FY 2024–25 total]
Notes:
New Mangalore Port Authority handled 46.09 million metric tonnes of cargo from April 2025 to March 2026. This surpassed the previous fiscal year’s total of 46.01 million metric tonnes. The port recorded a monthly cargo high of 5.44 million metric tonnes in December 2025. Container traffic grew by 4.88% year-over-year to 179,594 TEUs during this period. New Mangalore Port is Karnataka’s primary major port.
46. Which Kannada playwright and Jnanpith awardee wrote “Jokumaraswamy”?
[A] Girish Karnad
[B] Chandrashekhara Kambara
[C] U. R. Ananthamurthy
[D] Masti Venkatesha Iyengar
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Correct Answer: B [Chandrashekhara Kambara]
Notes:
Chandrashekhara Kambara is a Kannada playwright and Jnanpith awardee known for the play “Jokumaraswamy,” which reflects Karnataka’s rural folklore. He contributed to folk theatre and served in academic institutions promoting Kannada literature and culture.
47. Which Yakshagana artist from Karnataka modernized and popularized it globally?
[A] B. V. Karanth
[B] Girish Karnad
[C] Shivarama Karanth
[D] Chandrashekhara Kambara
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Correct Answer: C [Shivarama Karanth]
Notes:
K. Shivaram Karanth modernized Yakshagana by innovating its stage presentation, music, and costumes. He wrote extensively to promote Yakshagana beyond Karnataka. He received the Jnanpith Award for his contributions. His work helped popularize Yakshagana globally and made it a prominent cultural symbol of Karnataka.
48. Who wrote the satirical column ‘Choobaana’ in Prajavani newspaper?
[A] P.R. Ramaiah
[B] D.V. Gundappa
[C] Mohare Hanumantha Rao
[D] T.S. Ramachandra Rao
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Correct Answer: D [T.S. Ramachandra Rao]
Notes:
T.S. Ramachandra Rao was the editor of Kannada daily Prajavani. He wrote the satirical column ‘Choobaana’ known for sharp wit and political satire. Rao also authored a Shivaji Maharaj biography and encouraged Kannada literary talents.
49. Which river flows by Nanjangud town in Karnataka?
[A] Cauvery
[B] Hemavathi
[C] Kapila
[D] Harangi
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Correct Answer: C [Kapila]
Notes:
Nanjangud is located on the right bank of the Kapila River, also called the Kabini River. The Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud is situated on this river’s banks. Near Nanjangud, the Kapila River meets the Gundal and Cauvery rivers at Parashurama Kshetra. The fertile basin of the Kapila River supports the cultivation of the GI-tagged Nanjangud Rasabale banana variety. The river is a significant geographical feature of Nanjangud in Karnataka.
50. Which Jala Nigam is the nodal agency for the Yettinahole drinking water project?
[A] Vishweshwaraiah Jala Nigam Limited
[B] Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited
[C] Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited
[D] Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited
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Correct Answer: A [Vishweshwaraiah Jala Nigam Limited]
Notes:
Vishweshwaraiah Jala Nigam Limited (VJNL) is the executive and nodal agency for the Yettinahole project. It manages the lift irrigation and drinking water scheme supplying water to drought-prone districts like Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Tumakuru, Ramanagara, Bengaluru Rural, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru. The project lifts water from the Yettinahole tributary of the Netravati River. The Water Resources Department of Karnataka oversees the project, while VJNL executes and manages it.
