States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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11. Which river is also known as Dakshin Ganga?
[A] Krishna
[B] Cauvery
[C] Godavari
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: C [Godavari]
Notes:
In terms of length, catchment area and discharge, the Godavari is the largest in peninsular India, and had been dubbed as the Dakshina Ganga (Ganges of the South).
12. Buffaloe Breeding Station is located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Hassan
[B] Dharwad
[C] Gadag
[D] Davangere
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Correct Answer: B [Dharwad]
Notes:
Buffaloe Breeding Station is located in Dharwad district of Karnataka. Main activities include: Scientific rearing of pure Murrah & Surti buffaloes and Producing Murrah & Surti buffaloe bull calves.
13. What is the rank of Karnataka in the production of Kyanite?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: C [3rd]
Notes:
Karnataka is the third largest producer of Kyanite in India. Jharkhand is the largest producer of Kyanite followed by Maharashtra.
14. Sharavathi hydroelectric project is located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Kodagu
[B] Davangere
[C] Ramanagara
[D] Shimoga
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Correct Answer: D [Shimoga]
Notes:
Sharavathi Hydro Power Plant is located in the Kargal town of Sagara subdivision of Shimoga District in the state of Karnataka.
15. Kadra Dam is situated in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Haveri
[B] Kalaburai
[C] Kodagu
[D] Uttara Kannada
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Correct Answer: D [Uttara Kannada]
Notes:
Kadra Dam is situated in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.The project started generating power since 1997.
16. Malpe port is located at the mouth of which of the following rivers?
[A] Kali river
[B] Sharavati river
[C] Pancha gangolli river
[D] Udyavara river
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Correct Answer: D [Udyavara river]
Notes:
Malpe port is situated near town of Udupi. The port is located on confluence of Udyavara river and Arabian Sea. The port mostly handles fishing activities and sometimes cargo also.
17. Hyderabad-Karnataka region was officially renamed as Kalyana-Karnataka in the year:
[A] 2015
[B] 2016
[C] 2018
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: D [2019]
Notes:
In 2019, the Hyderabad-Karnataka region was officially renamed as Kalyana-Karnataka.
18. The subject of Panchayati Raj is in:
[A] Concurrent List
[B] Union List
[C] State List
[D] Residual List
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Correct Answer: C [State List]
Notes:
Panchayat is enumerated in State List as 5th entry in the 7th Schedule to the Constitution. It is the subject of State Government, and the State Government has the power to constitute it and conduct its elections.
19. Vijayanagara was established as the 31st district of Karnataka on:
[A] 18 November 2020
[B] 30 November 2020
[C] 6 December 2020
[D] 15 December 2020
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Correct Answer: A [18 November 2020]
Notes:
Vijayanagara was established as the 31st district of Karnataka on 18 November 2020.
20. Bangalore district was divided into Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural districts in which of the following year?
[A] 1980
[B] 1982
[C] 1986
[D] 1990
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
Bangalore Urban district came into being in 1986, with the partition of the erstwhile Bangalore district into Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural districts.
