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. Which of the following regions of Karnataka receives least amount of rainfall?
[A] Coastal Karnataka
[B] North Interior Karnataka
[C] South Interior Karnataka
[D] Both (b) and (c)
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Correct Answer: B [North Interior Karnataka]
Notes:
North Interior Karnataka area is an arid zone. This region receives the least amount of rainfall.
12. What is the density of livestock in Karnataka per sq. km.?
[A] 131
[B] 141
[C] 151
[D] 161
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Correct Answer: C [151]
Notes:
The density of livestock in Karnataka is 151 per sq.km.
13. Which variety of cattle is native to the Malnad region of Karnataka?
[A] Tharparkar
[B] Bachaur
[C] Dangi
[D] Gidda
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Correct Answer: D [Gidda]
Notes:
Malnad Gidda is a dwarf breed of cattle native to the hilly, rainy and densely forested Malenadu region of the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka.
14. Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary was created for the conservation of:
[A] Peacocks
[B] Wild boar
[C] Barking deer
[D] Pangolin
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Correct Answer: A [Peacocks]
Notes:
The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWLS) is located in Nagamangala Taluk of Mandya district of Karnataka and is spread over 0.88 square kilometres. This was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks.
15. Where was the first cotton textile mill set up in Karnataka?
[A] Kalaburai
[B] Kodagu
[C] Kolar
[D] Koppal
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Correct Answer: A [Kalaburai]
Notes:
M.S.K. cotton mill, was set up in 1884 at Kalaburagi.
16. Which of the following Airports is Karnatak’s first fully solar powered Airport?
[A] Hubballi Airport
[B] Mangalore Internatoinal Airport
[C] Kempegowda International Airport
[D] HAL Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Kempegowda International Airport]
Notes:
Kempegowda International Airport is Karnatak’s first fully solar powered Airport developed by CleanMax Solar.
17. Which day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava?
[A] 1st October
[B] 15th October
[C] 31st October
[D] 1st November
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Correct Answer: D [1st November]
Notes:
Kannada Rajyotsava also known as Karnataka Formation Day, is celebrated on 1 November of every year. This was the day in 1956 when all the Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka.
18. In which year the Belgaum congress was held under the aegis of the newly formed Karnataka Pradesh Congress committee arm of the Indian National Congress?
[A] 1922
[B] 1924
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: B [1924]
Notes:
The Belgaum congress was held under the aegis of the newly formed Karnataka Pradesh Congress committee arm of the Indian National Congress was held in the year 1924.
19. Which of the following courts in India established under the regulating act of 1773 AD?
[A] Supreme Court of India
[B] Supreme Court of Fort William
[C] Civil disputes for District Diwani Adalat and Criminal disputes for District Fauzdari Adalats
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court of Fort William]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William, Calcutta was founded in 1774 by the Regulating Act of 1773. It replaced the Mayor’s Court of Calcutta and was British India’s highest court from 1774 until 1862, when the High Court of Calcutta was established by the Indian High Courts Act 1861.
20. Which of the following functions is not the concern of Local Self Government?
[A] Public Health
[B] Sanitation
[C] Public Utility Services
[D] Maintenance of Public Order
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Correct Answer: D [Maintenance of Public Order]
Notes:
Maintenance of public order is not the concern of Local self Government. Public Health, Public Utility Services, Sanitation, Roads and Bridges, Developmental Schemes etc. are related to Local self Government. Article 243 W provides for powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities.
