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. Under which brand does Karnataka Milk Federation sell milk?
[A] Nandini
[B] Dhenu
[C] Abhira
[D] Kamdhenu
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Correct Answer: A [Nandini]
Notes:
Karnataka Milk Federation markets its dairy products under the brand name Nandini. The federation was established in 1974 and is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in India. Nandini brand products include milk, butter, ghee, and curd, widely distributed across Karnataka and neighboring states.
12. What kind of plant species is found in Grasslands and Shrubs vegetation area of Karnataka?
[A] Cardamom
[B] Mango
[C] Acacia
[D] Cloves
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Correct Answer: C [Acacia]
Notes:
plant species is found in Grasslands and Shrubs vegetation area of Karnataka is cactus, acacias, babul, bela, palm trees, hanchi, kunti grass etc.
13. In which of the following districts Mixed forest kind of vegetation is found?
[A] Chitradurga
[B] Chikkamagluru
[C] Koppal
[D] Bellari
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Correct Answer: B [Chikkamagluru]
Notes:
Mixed forest kind of vegetation is found in Udupi, some parts of Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, eastern parts of Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Mysuru districts.
14. How many National Parks are there in Karnataka?
[A] Five
[B] Six
[C] Seven
[D] Nine
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Correct Answer: A [Five]
Notes:
There are six National Parks in Karnataka- Anshi National Park, Bandipur National Park, Bannerghatta National Park, Kudremukh and Nagarhole National Park.
15. Magadi Bird Sanctuary is located in:
[A] Mandya
[B] Shimoga
[C] Bellary
[D] Gadag
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Correct Answer: D [Gadag]
Notes:
Magadi Bird Sanctuary created at the Magadi tank, is one of the biodiversity hotspots of Karnataka. The Magadi tank is located in Magadi village of Shirhatti Taluk, Gadag District.
16. Who among the following organized All-Karnataka Writers’ Conference in Dharwad in the year 1907?
[A] Aluru Venkata Rao
[B] R H Deshpande
[C] Umesha Rao
[D] B. S. Kakkillaya
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Correct Answer: A [Aluru Venkata Rao]
Notes:
In 1907 and again in 1908, Aluru Venkata Rao organised the All-Karnataka Writers’ Conference in Dharwad. During the Home Rule Movement, Aluru floated the idea of a Karnataka ‘Provincial’ unit of the Indian National Congress.
17. In which year Sardar Patel along with Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher attended Ekikarana movement conference in Mumbai?
[A] 1935
[B] 1942
[C] 1944
[D] 1946
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Correct Answer: D [1946]
Notes:
The tenth conference of the Ekikarana movement was held on 10 January 1946 in Mumbai. This conference was inaugurated by Sardar Patel and attended by the likes of B. G. Kher, the then Chief Minister of Bombay presidency. In his speech at the conference, Sardar Patel stated that the interests of all linguistic groups would be high on the list of priorities for the new government of independent India.
18. In which petition, Judiciary orders Executives to perform their duty?
[A] Habeas Corpus
[B] Mandamus
[C] Prohibition
[D] Quo- Warranto
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Correct Answer: B [Mandamus]
Notes:
A writ of Mandamus (which means ‘we command’) is the name of the prerogative writs in the common law. It is issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a Government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
19. The writ of Certiorari is issued:
[A] To an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review
[B] To an inferior court to stop further proceedings in a particular case
[C] To an officer to show his right to hold a particular office
[D] To a public authority to produce a person detained by it before the court within 24 hours
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Correct Answer: A [To an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review]
Notes:
The writ of Certiorari is issued to a lower court directing that the record of a particular case be sent up for review, together with all supporting files, evidence and documents, usually with the intention of overruling the judgement of the lower Court. It is one of the mechanisms by which the Fundamental Rights of the citizens are protected.
20. Historical site of Halebidu is located in which of the following district?
[A] Hassan
[B] Mandya
[C] Tumkur
[D] Udupi
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Correct Answer: A [Hassan]
Notes:
Halebidu is a town located in Hassan District of Karnataka. Halebidu was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century.
