States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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21. The power of High Court to issue writ covers:
[A] Constitutional rights
[B] Statutory rights
[C] Fundamental rights
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The power to issue writs is given to the Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Court under Article 226 to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition and Quo Warranto.
22. Which among the following writs is issued when the procedure is pending in the court?
[A] Mandamus
[B] Prohibition
[C] Certiorari
[D] Quo- Warranto
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Correct Answer: B [Prohibition]
Notes:
The writ of Prohibition is issued when the procedure is pending in the courts. When the lower court hears any case out of its jurisdiction, then upper court takes over the case by issuing Prohibition writ.
23. The election to Panchayats are held after:
[A] Every four years
[B] Every Five years
[C] Every six years
[D] At the Government’s discretion
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Correct Answer: B [Every Five years]
Notes:
Article 243-E is related to to the duration of Panchayats. Clause (1) provides that every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. Clause (3) provides that the election shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
24. Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the constitution are mentioned in:
[A] Eleventh Schedule
[B] Tenth Schedule
[C] Thirteenth Schedule
[D] Twelfth Schedule
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Correct Answer: A [Eleventh Schedule]
Notes:
Panchayati Raj System was given a constitutional status by 73rd Amendment by inserting Part IX and 11th Schedule to the Constitution. Seventy- third Amendment, 1992 came into force on 24 April 1993.
25. In which of the following districts Sri Kanteerava Stadium is located?
[A] Dakshina Kannada
[B] Bangalore
[C] Mysore
[D] Shimoga
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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore]
Notes:
Sri Kanteerava Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Bengaluru, India. It also includes two outdoor rock climbing walls, a running track, a football field and a volleyball court.
26. Which of the following is the easternmost district of Karnataka?
[A] Raichur
[B] Kolar
[C] Bidar
[D] Bellary
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Correct Answer: B [Kolar]
Notes:
Kolar is the easternmost district of Karnataka. Due to the discovery of the Kolar Gold Fields, the district has become known as the “Golden Land” of India.
27. District of Mysuru is famous for which of the following festivals?
[A] Holi
[B] Diwali
[C] Dusshera
[D] Makar Sankranti
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Correct Answer: C [Dusshera]
Notes:
Although Dusshera is celebrated throughout the country, Mysore Dasara is the most extravagant celebration of all. It is a 10-day annual festival that begins with the start of Navratri and ends on the day of Vijayadashami, during the month of September or October.
28. Which of the following is the only Indian movie to have been re-released 550 times?
[A] Doddmane Hudga
[B] Thaayi Saheba
[C] Om
[D] Pailwaan
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Correct Answer: C [Om]
Notes:
The 1995 movie Om is the only Indian movie to have been re-released 550 times.
29. On which day Rajyotsava Prashasti is given by Karnataka government every year?
[A] 1st September
[B] 1st January
[C] 1st April
[D] 1st November
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Correct Answer: D [1st November]
Notes:
Rajyotsava Awards are conferred annually by the Karnataka Government on the occasion of the establishment of the state on 1 November celebrated as the Kannada Rajyotsava.
30. As per census 2011 what is the average literacy rate of Karnataka?
[A] 68.2%
[B] 74%
[C] 75.6%
[D] 82.9%
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Correct Answer: C [75.6%]
Notes:
As per census 2011 the average literacy rate of Karnataka is 75.6%.
