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.
41. Name the founder of Bengaluru?
[A] Kodandera M. Cariappa
[B] Nadaprabhu Kempegowda
[C] Shakuntala Devi
[D] N.R. Narayan Murthy
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Correct Answer: B [Nadaprabhu Kempegowda]
Notes:In order to honor the founder of Bengaluru, “Nadaprabhu Kempegowda”, a bronze statue will be installed on the premises of the Kempegowda International Airport, Bangaluru.
42. Name the only Indian institute/s in the world top 400 Universities, according to Times Higher Education(THE) World University Rankings 2021.
1) IISc, Bengaluru
2) IIT, Ropar
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Top three Indian Institute:
IISc , Bengaluru- 301-350
IIT, Ropar – 351-400
IIT Indore – 401-500
43. Who was called “Karnataka’s Bhagat Singh” for his revolutionary acts against British Rule?
[A] N S Hardikar
[B] K G Gokhale
[C] Muduvidu Krishna Rao
[D] Mahadevappa Mailara
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Correct Answer: D [Mahadevappa Mailara]
Notes:
Government of Karnataka has issued a notification to rename the Haveri Railway station as Mahadevappa Mailara Railway Station, after Mahadevappa Mailara, a freedom fighter from Haveri district, Karnataka.
44. Who is currently serving as the President of the prestigious Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy?
[A] Vidvan Anoor Anath Krishna Sharma
[B] Lalit J Rao
[C] B V Narayan Aithal
[D] M L Keshavamurthy
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Correct Answer: A [Vidvan Anoor Anath Krishna Sharma]
Notes:
Vidvan Anoor Anath Krishna Sharma is a legendary Mridanga player who hails from a family of musicians. He was a senior staff member at All India Radio and is currently serving as the President of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy. He has been felicitated by Sri Kanchi Mutt in the year 2010.
45. Who has authored the recently released poetry collection edition “Pavithra Pravaha” in Kannada?
[A] Bhuvaneshwari Hegde
[B] Vasudev Nadig
[C] D Manjula
[D] Anaku Ramnath
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Correct Answer: C [D Manjula ]
Notes:
Noted Kannada poet and columnist D Manjula has authored an exclusive collection of poems in her new book ” Pavithra Pravaha”. She has also authored other works like ” Bhetiyaagada Bhetigalu” and : Kedige Gari” amongst others. The subtle expressions and sensations in her poetry are appreciated by many Kannada writers and poets.
46. The Mass Education Department of Karnataka has come up with a new Prisoners trainers’ syllabus as part of the literacy program in state Prisons from November 1st 2021. The syllabus is named _______________.
[A] Balige Belaku
[B] Navodaya Chethana
[C] Gyaana Samarpane
[D] Hosabelaku
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Correct Answer: A [Balige Belaku ]
Notes:
The Karnataka state government brought forward a new prison literacy program by name ‘Balige Belaku’. This initiative was implemented by the Mass Education Department. Educated prisoners were chosen for the program and trained to teach the illiterate inmates. Suitable remuneration to prisoner teachers shall be offered along with recruiting external faculties to tutor the inmates.
47. Sant Sevalal Maharaj was a social reformer and spiritual teacher from which community?
[A] Banjara
[B] Soliga
[C] Kuruba
[D] Hakki Pikki
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Correct Answer: A [Banjara]
Notes:
Sant Sevalal Maharaj was a social reformer and spiritual teacher of the Banjara community. He was born on February 15, 1739 in Surgondankoppa, Karnataka. He died on January 4, 1773. Sevalal Maharaj was a disciple of Jagadamba. He fought for the traditional rights and land rights of the Banjara community. He also fought against the Nizam ruler and the Mysuru ruler. Sevalal Maharaj is revered by the Gor Banjara community as a spiritual guru. His followers referred to him as “Sant Sevalal Maharaj” or “Sadguru Sevalal Maharaj”. Sevalal Maharaj’s birth anniversary is celebrated in February in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
48. Where is the memorial of veteran actor Saahasasimha Vishnuvardhan located?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysuru
[C] Haalaalu
[D] Mangaluru
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Correct Answer: C [Haalaalu]
Notes:
The memorial of veteran actor Saahasasimha Vishnuvardhan is located in Haalaalu village of Mysuru taluk. The memorial was inaugurated by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at a cost of Rs 11 crore on a five-acre land.
49. Which historical figure is believed to have built the main Pattabhirama temple on Ramadevara Betta?
[A] Tipu Sultan
[B] Lord Cornwallis
[C] Sugreeva
[D] Kempe Gowda
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Correct Answer: C [Sugreeva]
Notes:
According to the Ramayana, Sugreeva is believed to have built the main Pattabhirama temple on Ramadevara Betta. The temple is said to have been constructed by Sugreeva, a character from the epic Ramayana. This historical and mythological connection adds to the significance of the temple and the overall cultural heritage of the region.
50. Which national park in Karnataka is affected by the realigned stretch of the Satellite Township Ring Road (STRR) project?
[A] Bandipur National Park
[B] Nagarhole National Park
[C] Bannerghatta National Park
[D] Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Bannerghatta National Park]
Notes:
The realigned STRR project, approved to pass through Bannerghatta National Park, aims to reduce city traffic congestion but has raised environmental concerns about disturbing the wildlife.
