States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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11. Mekadatu Dam, which was making news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal has set up a committee to submit a report on alleged violation of norms in the construction of a dam across the Cauvery river at Mekedatu, in Karnataka.
Karnataka earlier proposed to construct the dam in the area and the proposal was deferred by the Cauvery Water Management Authority twice. Tamil Nadu Government had expressed its strong opposition citing the pendency of case before the Supreme Court.
12. Which state has launched the portal named “Akanksha”?
[A] Kerala
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yediyurappa has launched a portal named Akanksha, which would provide details on all the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in Karnataka.
This comprehensive portal would help the state Government officials, corporates and donors. It seeks to improve transparency in utilisation of CSR funds by the Government.
13. What was the capital of western ganga dynasty during the time of Konganivarman Madhava?
[A] Hampi
[B] Badamai
[C] Talakadu
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: D [Kolar]
Notes:
The founding king of the western ganga dynasty was Konganivarma Madhava who made Kolar his capital around 350 and ruled for about twenty years.
14. Who of the following saints visited the court of Krishnadevaraya?
[A] Nimbarka
[B] Ramananda
[C] Madhavacharya
[D] Vallabhacharya
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Correct Answer: D [Vallabhacharya]
Notes:
Bhakti saint Vallabhacharya visited the court of Krishnadevaraya and scored a triumph over the Saivas in public debate.
15. Which of the following wars ended by signing of Treaty of Mangalore?
[A] 1st Anglo-Mysore war
[B] 2nd Anglo-Mysore war
[C] 3rd Anglo-Mysore war
[D] 4th Anglo-Mysore war
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Correct Answer: B [2nd Anglo-Mysore war]
Notes:
2nd Anglo-Mysore (1780-84) war ended by signing of Treaty of Mangalore in March, 1784.
16. Who was the founder of Adil Shahi Dynasty?
[A] Mallu Adil Shah
[B] Yusuf Adil Shah
[C] Ibrahim Adil Shah I
[D] Ismail Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
The founder of the dynasty, Yusuf Adil Shah (1490–1510), was appointed Bahmani governor of the province, before creating a de facto independent Bijapur state.
17. Who was the founder of Congress Sewa Dal?
[A] N. S. Hardikar
[B] Ranganath Diwakar
[C] Aluru Venkata Rao
[D] Hardekar Manjappa
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Correct Answer: A [N. S. Hardikar]
Notes:
The Congress Seva Dal was formed in 1923 by N. S. Hardikar following the Kakinada session of the Congress in 1923.
18. Which of the following districts of Karnataka does not lie in zone of rainfall which receives more then 400 cm rainfall?
[A] Dakshin Kannada
[B] Belgavi
[C] Shivamogga
[D] Udupi
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Correct Answer: B [Belgavi]
Notes:
Some parts of Western Ghats and entire coastal plain receives rainfall between 200-400 cm. It extends from Belagavi in the north and Heggadadevanakote taluk of Mysuru district in the south.
19. Karnataka is divided into how many agro-climatic zones?
[A] 8
[B] 10
[C] 12
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: B [10]
Notes:
Karnataka is divided into 10 agro-climatic zones.
20. Deciduous forests can be seen in the areas having what amount of rainfall annually?
[A] 60-120 cm
[B] 120-150 cm
[C] 150-200 cm
[D] 200-250 cm
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Correct Answer: A [60-120 cm]
Notes:
Deciduous forests can be seen in areas receiving 60 to 120 cms of rainfall annually.
