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. How many groups of soil orders are found in Karnataka?
[A] Six
[B] Nine
[C] Eleven
[D] Twelve
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Correct Answer: C [Eleven]
Notes:
There are eleven different varieties of soil orders found in Karnataka.
12. The Cauvery River originates at:
[A] Brahmagiri Hills
[B] Wilson Hills
[C] Vagheri Hills
[D] Agali Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmagiri Hills]
Notes:
The Cauvery river rises at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri range in the Western Ghats, Kodagu district of the state of Karnataka, at an elevation of 1,341 m above mean sea level and flows for about 800 km before its outfall into the Bay of Bengal.
13. Which of the following is the largest sunflower producing state of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka is the largest sunflower producing state of India accounting for 55% of total production in India.
14. In which of the following districts of Karnataka dolomite is produced?
[A] Yadgir
[B] Bijapur
[C] Hassan
[D] Raichur
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Correct Answer: B [Bijapur]
Notes:
Karnataka produces slightly more than five per cent dolomite of India. Belgaum, Bijapur, Chitradurga, Mysore, Uttar Kannada and Tumkur contribute major part of the state’s production.
15. What are the total number of seats in Karnataka legislative assembly?
[A] 222
[B] 223
[C] 224
[D] 225
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Correct Answer: C [224]
Notes:
There are 224 members of the Vidhana Sabha or the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka state.
16. Who appoints the judicial officers of the subordinate judiciary other than the district judges?
[A] Union Public Service Commission
[B] State Public Service Commission
[C] Governor in accordance with the rules made by him in consultation with the High Court and State Public Service Commission
[D] Governor in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such state
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Correct Answer: C [Governor in accordance with the rules made by him in consultation with the High Court and State Public Service Commission]
Notes:
the judicial officers of the subordinate judiciary other than the district judges are appointed by the Governor in accordance with the rules made by him in consultation with the High Court and State Public Service Commission.
17. Which of the following places is famous for metal handicraft known as Bidriware?
[A] Bidar
[B] Mysuru
[C] Belagavi
[D] Kalaburagi
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Correct Answer: A [Bidar]
Notes:
Bidri art, also known as Bidriware, is a distinctive form of metal handicraft from Bidar. It was developed in the 14th century C.E. during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans.
18. Confluence of the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha, Koodalasangama lies in which of the following districts?
[A] Mandya
[B] Kodagu
[C] Bagalkot
[D] Raichur
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Correct Answer: C [Bagalkot]
Notes:
The Ghataprabha River, Malaprabha River and Krishna River flow through Bagalkot district. Koodalasangama lies at the point of confluence of the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha in Bagalkot.
19. 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.
20. Which of the following places is known for its elephant camp?
[A] Dubare
[B] Kotagiri
[C] Kanakpura
[D] Ankola
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Correct Answer: A [Dubare]
Notes:
Dubare is a forest camp on the banks of the river Kaveri in the district of Kodagu. It is an important base for the Karnataka Forest Department’s elephants.
