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.
21. Which of the following trains is operated by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation?
[A] Palace on Wheels
[B] Deccan Odyssey
[C] Maharajas’ Express
[D] Golden Chariot
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Correct Answer: D [Golden Chariot]
Notes:
The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & Tamil Nadu as well as Pondicherry. The train is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
22. When was the Karnataka High Court established?
[A] 1880
[B] 1884
[C] 1888
[D] 1890
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Correct Answer: B [1884]
Notes:
The Karnataka High Court established in the year 1884.
23. Which of the following is the northernmost district of karnataka?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Yadgir
[C] Bidar
[D] Bijapur
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Correct Answer: C [Bidar]
Notes:
Bidar district is the northernmost part of the Karnataka state in India.
24. Which of the following dance forms was previously known as Sadhir Attam?
[A] Kathakali
[B] Bharatanatyam
[C] Kuchipudi
[D] Odissi
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Correct Answer: B [Bharatanatyam]
Notes:
Sadir Attam/Sadir natyam is another name for solo Bharatanatyam performance performed by a dancer especially in the royal courts.
25. Buta Kola dance is performed in which region of Karnataka?
[A] Tulu Nadu
[B] Malenadu
[C] Both (a) and (b)
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both (a) and (b)]
Notes:
Buta Kola is an Animist form of Spirit worship from the coastal districts of Tulu Nadu and some parts of malenadu of Karnataka. The dance is highly stylized and held in honor of the local deities worshiped by the Tulu speaking population.
26. How many tribes in Karnataka are classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Government of India?
[A] 2
[B] 5
[C] 8
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: A [2]
Notes:
2 tribes in Karnataka are classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Government of India. These tribes are- Jenu Kuruba and Koraga.
27. Which of the following cities is the most populated city of Karnataka?
[A] Hubli
[B] Mysore
[C] Mangalore
[D] Bangalore
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Correct Answer: D [Bangalore]
Notes:
Bangalore with a population of 8,495,492 according to census 2011 is the most populated city of Karnataka.
28. What percentage of total population of Karnataka is Christian as per census 2011?
[A] 1.8%
[B] 2.2%
[C] 4.5%
[D] 5.1%
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Correct Answer: A [1.8%]
Notes:
1.8% of total population of Karnataka is Christian as per census 2011.
29. Which Ganga King allied himself with the Rashtrakutas?
[A] Butuga II
[B] Ereganga Neetimarga
[C] Rachamalla III
[D] Polavira
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Correct Answer: A [Butuga II]
Notes:
Ganga king Butuga II (938- 61) allied himself with the Rashtrakutas against the Cholas. He helped Rashtrakuta Krishna III (939-67) to humiliate the Cholas by killing the Chola crown prince Rajaditya in the battle at Takkolam (949).
30. Who founded the Representative Assembly in Mysore in 1881?
[A] Seshadri Iyer
[B] Rangacharlu
[C] R. A. Thumboo Chetty
[D] N. Krishnamurti
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Correct Answer: B [Rangacharlu]
Notes:
The Representative Assembly in Mysore was founded by Rangacharlu, the first diwan after the restoration of Monarchy, in the year 1881; with 144 nominated members and thus prepared the ground for a responsible government.
