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.
31. After the Mughals conquered Bangalore, who purchased it by paying a huge amount?
[A] Chikkadevaraya
[B] Dodda Kempadevaraja
[C] Dodda Krishnaraja
[D] Kanthirava Narasaraja
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Correct Answer: A [Chikkadevaraya]
Notes:
Mughals extended their territory to the South and in 1686 they conquered Bangalore. Later it was obtained by Chikkadevaraya of Mysore by paying a huge amount to the Mughals.
32. Dattatreya worship which is a popular cult in Karnataka is influenced by which sect?
[A] Shaivism
[B] Natha Pratha
[C] Veerashaivism
[D] Vaishnavism
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Correct Answer: B [Natha Pratha]
Notes:
Dattatreya worship is influenced by the Natha Pantha and it is a popular cult in the state of Karnataka. Natha Pantha is believed to be a blend of Shaivism and Mahayana Buddhism.
33. Francis Buchanan after visiting Karnataka talked about which city that produced steel wires used in musical instruments?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Channapatna
[C] Mangalore
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: B [Channapatna]
Notes:
Francis Buchanan, after his visit it to Karnataka in 1800 mentioned about the city Channapatna which was a centre of production of steel wires which had a high demand all over and was also used in musical instruments.
34. Who founded the journal ‘Brahmavadin’?
[A] Alasinga Perumal
[B] Anant Krishna Shastry
[C] S. Srikanta Sastri
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [Alasinga Perumal]
Notes:
Alasinga Perumal (1865 – 1909) was a propagator of Vedanta and a follower of Swami Vivekananda. In 1896, under the inspiration of Vivekananda, Alasinga started publishing a religious journal Brahmavadin from Madras. The journal published till 1914 and then inspired Vedanta Kesari.
35. Francis Buchanan, speaks about sugar produced in which region of Karnataka whose sugar candy he described as being equal to the Chinese?
[A] Kolar
[B] Chikmagalur
[C] Doddaballapura
[D] Chikkaballapur
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Correct Answer: D [Chikkaballapur]
Notes:
Francis Buchanan spoke about the sugar that was produced at Chikkaballapur and he described it as being very white and fine and the sugar candy of the place was equal to that of the Chinese.
36. Which is the largest sheep breeding centre in Karnataka under Animal Husbandry?
[A] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Chellakere, Chitradurga
[B] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Guttala, Haveri
[C] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Anagavadi, Bagalakot
[D] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Mysuru
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Correct Answer: A [Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Chellakere, Chitradurga]
Notes:
Karnataka’s Department of Animal Husbandry operates six sheep breeding centres. The largest is the Sheep Breeding & Training Centre located at Chellakere in Chitradurga district. This centre focuses on sheep breeding and training in the region.
37. Under the recommendation of which commission, Karnataka formed in the year 1956?
[A] Kothari Commission
[B] Fazl Ali Commission
[C] Mandal Commission
[D] Khosla Commission
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Correct Answer: B [Fazl Ali Commission]
Notes:
Fazl Ali Commission was appointed in December 1953 and it recommended the formation of linguistically united Mysore State (Karnataka) and thus it came into existence on the 1st November 1956. Later in 1973 the state was renamed as Karnataka.
38. What was the old name of Anegundi?
[A] Daulatabad
[B] Aurangabad
[C] Kishkindha
[D] Mysore
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Correct Answer: C [Kishkindha]
Notes:
The old name of Anegundi was Kishkindha. It is a fortified village in the Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district of Karnataka. It is older than Hampi. Huchappayana matha temple, Pampa Sarovar, Aramane, Kamal Mahal, and Nava Brindavana are the major attractions of this place.
It is part of the world Heritage Site, Hampi, being developed into a world class tourism spot by engaging the locals to sensitise them to their cultural wealth and provide them a means of livelihood. Existing tanks in the village have been redesigned to store clean drinking water and proper drainage facilities developed to keep the surroundings clean and hygienic. The Kishkinda Trust is working on tourism development in Anegundi.
39. Who built the Upper fort of the Bellary fort?
[A] Haider Ali
[B] Hanumappa Nayaka
[C] Tipu Sultan
[D] Harihara II
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Correct Answer: B [Hanumappa Nayaka]
Notes:
Hanumappa Nayaka built the Upper fort of the Bellary fort. The lower fort was built by Haider Ali. Hanumappa Nayaka was a feudatory of Vijayanagara empire.
Bellary fort was built on top of a hill called the “Ballari Gudda” or the Fort Hill. It is located in the Bellary district of Karnataka.
40. Match the following Karnataka State initiatives with their primary target group:
List I (Scheme) & List II (Target Group):
| A. |
Mathrupoorna |
1. |
Traditional Artisans |
| B. |
Panchavrutthi |
2. |
Pregnant & Lactating Mothers |
| C. |
Prabuddha |
3. |
SC/ST Students for Overseas Education |
| D. |
Ashraya |
4. |
Houseless Rural/Urban Poor |
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
[B] A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
[C] A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
[D] A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
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Correct Answer: A [A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4]
Notes:
Mathrupoorna provides hot cooked meals specifically for pregnant and lactating mothers; Panchavrutthi offers financial aid to traditional artisans such as the Vishwakarma community; Prabuddha scholarships support SC/ST students for higher studies abroad; Ashraya scheme facilitates housing for houseless rural and urban poor populations in Karnataka.
