States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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21. Which of the following is the first Indian movie to be remade in six other languages?
[A] Anuraga Aralithu
[B] Ondu Muttina Kathe
[C] Naagarahaavu
[D] Idu Saadhya
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Correct Answer: A [Anuraga Aralithu]
Notes:
The 1986 movie Anuraga Aralithu was the first Indian movie to be remade in six other languages.
22. Which of the following was the first Indian movie to be shot in African forests?
[A] Ondu Muttina Kathe
[B] Africadalli Sheela
[C] Om
[D] Shanti
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Correct Answer: B [Africadalli Sheela]
Notes:
The 1986 movie Africadalli Sheela was the first Indian movie to be shot in African forests.
23. Syed mushtaq ali trophy is associated with which of the following sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Hockey
[D] Shooting
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Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy[1] is a domestic Twenty20 cricket championship in India, organized by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), among the teams from Ranji Trophy.
24. Which of the following is the second highest civilian honour of the Karnataka Government?
[A] Janapada Shri award
[B] Rajyotsava Prashasti
[C] Basava Puraskara
[D] Kanaka Shri award
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Correct Answer: B [Rajyotsava Prashasti]
Notes:
The Rajyotsava Prashasti or Rajyotsava Awards is the second highest civilian honor of the Karnataka state.
25. Which of the following awards is given to honor the persons and organizations who have worked hard and unitedly for the advocacy and implementation of non-violence, peace, harmony, people’s welfare, religious and cultural values in the society?
[A] B V Karanta Awards
[B] Akka Mahadevi Awards
[C] Bhagavan Mahavira Shanti Awards
[D] Prof. K. G. Kundanagara Gadinada Sahitya Awards
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Correct Answer: C [Bhagavan Mahavira Shanti Awards]
Notes:
The Government of Karnataka has instituted the Bhagavan Mahavira Shanti National Award in 2016 to honor the persons and organizations who have worked hard and unitedly for the advocacy and implementation of non-violence, peace, harmony, people’s welfare, religious and cultural values in the society. This award which includes a plaque, shawl, garland and cash reward of Rs. 10 lakhs.
26. Which of the following is the least populated district of Karnataka?
[A] Gadag
[B] Kodagu
[C] Yadgir
[D] Udupi
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Correct Answer: B [Kodagu]
Notes:
Kodagu is the least populated district in the State with the density of 135 persons per square kilometre.
27. The eulogy of Pulakeshin II was written by which court poet?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Ravikirti
[C] Dandin
[D] Vyasa
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Correct Answer: B [Ravikirti ]
Notes:
Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakeshin II composed his eulogy in glorious terms which was written in the Aihole inscription. This inscription also eulogises the political campaigns of Pulakeshin II.
28. Which ruler of the Chalukyas of Kalyani patronised the great Kannada poet Ranna?
[A] Satyashraya
[B] Taila II
[C] Someshwara I
[D] Someshwara II
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Correct Answer: A [Satyashraya]
Notes:
Satyashraya (997-1008) patronised the great Kannada poet Ranna.
29. Which caste was engaged in producing salt in Karnataka?
[A] Vannekapu
[B] Uppara
[C] Gowda
[D] Nokkar
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Correct Answer: B [Uppara ]
Notes:
The Upparas was the caste who were engaged in salt production. After the British made salt production a state monopoly, this traditional industry which supported thousands came to be ruined and the Upparas mostly shifted to agriculture.
30. In which year, Bangalore City Consumers Co-op. Society started in Mysore?
[A] 1920
[B] 1905
[C] 1921
[D] 1916
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Correct Answer: B [1905]
Notes:
In December 1905, Bangalore City Consumers Co-op. Society started and it is said to be the first Co-operative institution in princely Mysore. By the year 1906, places like Gokak, Belgaum, Mysore, Dharwad, Hubli and Sira had urban co-operative Banks.
