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. How many members are elected by registered teachers to the Legislative Council of Karnataka?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 9
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
7 members out of total 75 are elected by registered teachers to the Legislative Council of Karnataka.
22. Which one of the following is not a qualification for a person to be appointed as district judge?
[A] He should not already be in the service of the Central or the State Government
[B] He should have been an advocate or a pleader for seven years
[C] He should have completed the 30 years of age
[D] He should be recommended by the High Court for appointment
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Correct Answer: C [He should have completed the 30 years of age]
Notes:
The qualifications for a person to be appointed as district judge are: He should not already be in the service of the Central or the State Government, He should have been an advocate or a pleader for seven years, He should be recommended by the High Court for appointment.
23. Kumara Vyasa is the pen name of:
[A] Narayanappa
[B] Kempunarayana
[C] M.S.Puttanna
[D] D.Venkatachalayya
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Correct Answer: A [Narayanappa]
Notes:
Kumara Vyasa is the pen name of Narayanappa, an influential and classical Vaishnava poet of early 15th century in the Kannada language. His pen name is a tribute to his magnum opus, a rendering of the Mahabharata in Kannada.
24. Who was the first Yakshangana artist to be awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India?
[A] Siddakatte Chennappa Shetty
[B] Balipa Narayana Bhagawat
[C] Chittani Ramachandra Hegde
[D] Kalinga Navada.
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Correct Answer: C [Chittani Ramachandra Hegde]
Notes:
Chittani Ramachandra Hegde was the first Yakshagana artist to be awarded the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India
25. Who was the first recipient of Basava Puraskara?
[A] Medha Patkar
[B] A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
[C] Saraswathi Gora
[D] Puttaraj Gawai
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Correct Answer: C [Saraswathi Gora]
Notes:
Saraswathi Gora was an Indian social activist who served as leader of the Atheist Centre for many years, campaigning against untouchability and the caste system. In 2000, she was selected for the Basava Puraskar, conferred by the Karnataka Government.
26. Varnashilpi Venkatappa Awards are given to recognize individuals in the field of:
[A] Music
[B] Literature
[C] Dance
[D] Painting
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Correct Answer: D [Painting]
Notes:
The govenment of Karnataka established Varnashilpi Venkatappa Award in the year 1993, in the name of the great painter late Varnashilpi Venkatappa to reward senior painters for their contributions in the field of art and paints.
27. Iruliga tribe is mostly found in which of the following districts?
[A] Hassan
[B] Kolar
[C] Bengaluru Urban
[D] Tumkur
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru Urban]
Notes:
The Iruliga is the primarily tribe of Karnataka with a total population of about 10,259, mostly living in Ramanagar and Bengaluru Urban districts. They are Hindus and while Kannada is their principal language, a few other languages are also spoken.
28. What percentage of total population in Karnataka is Scheduled caste?
[A] 15.2%
[B] 16.5%
[C] 17.1%
[D] 18.8%
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Correct Answer: C [17.1%]
Notes:
17.1% of total population in Karnataka is Scheduled caste as per census 2011.
29. The first broad gauge line in Karnataka was laid down between Bangalore and__?
[A] Hampi
[B] Jolarpet
[C] Belagavi
[D] Shivamogga
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Correct Answer: B [Jolarpet]
Notes:
The first railway line (Broad-gauge) in the state was laid between Bangalore and Jolarpet and this was initiated during the regime of Cubbon. This broad gauge line started functioning from 1864, when Bowring was the Commissioner.
30. Who visited Belgaum in 1916 and inaugurated the Bombay State Political Conference?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: B [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
In 1916, Mahatma Gandhi visited Belgaum and stayed there for 5 days by inaugurating the Bombay State Political Conference.
