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.
31. In which year an all-Karnataka literary and cultural forum was founded?
[A] 1905
[B] 1910
[C] 1915
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: C [1915]
Notes:
An all-Karnataka literary and cultural forum was founded in 1915, and this was the Karnataka Sahitya Parishat, with its headquarters in Bangalore. H.V. Nanjundaiah was its president.
32. How many livestock farms in Karnataka are managed by the Animal Husbandry Department?
[A] Eleven
[B] Twelve
[C] Fourteen
[D] Thirteen
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Correct Answer: D [Thirteen]
Notes:
Thirteen livestock farms in Karnataka are managed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. The department oversees these farms for breeding and livestock development. Karnataka’s Animal Husbandry Department is responsible for animal health, production, and ensuring sustainable livestock farming across the state.
33. Which is the largest sheep breeding centre in Karnataka under Animal Husbandry?
[A] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Chellakere, Chitradurga
[B] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Guttala, Haveri
[C] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Anagavadi, Bagalakot
[D] Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Mysuru
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Correct Answer: A [Sheep Breeding & Training Centre, Chellakere, Chitradurga]
Notes:
Karnataka’s Department of Animal Husbandry operates six sheep breeding centres. The largest is the Sheep Breeding & Training Centre located at Chellakere in Chitradurga district. This centre focuses on sheep breeding and training in the region.
34. In which year was Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation established?
[A] 1970
[B] 1975
[C] 1977
[D] 1979
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Correct Answer: A [1970]
Notes:
Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation was established in 1970 under the Companies Act 1956. The corporation focuses on the development of the fisheries sector and the welfare of fishermen in Karnataka.
35. During the reign of which empire or sultanate, the poem “Deccani Masnavi ” originated?
[A] Adil Shahi
[B] Bahmani
[C] Nizam
[D] Mughal
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Correct Answer: B [Bahmani]
Notes:
“Deccani Masnavi” originated during the reign of Bahmani Sultanate. It originated in the early 14th century. The poems were written in the rhyming couplets in Deccani Urdu language. The use of grammar and meter are similar with Masnavi of Urdu language.
Bahmani Sultanate was a Persianate Muslim empire of the Deccan in South India. It was the first independent Muslim kingdom of the Deccan. It was founded by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1347.
36. Who among the following helped Yusuf Adil Shah in establishing his power as a Sultan, independent from Bahmani Sultanate?
[A] Mallu Adil Shah
[B] Narasimha I
[C] Narasimha III
[D] Kalidas Madhu Sadhwani
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Correct Answer: D [Kalidas Madhu Sadhwani]
Notes:
Kalidas Madhu Sadhwani helped Yusuf Adil Shah in establishing his power as a Sultan, independent from Bahmani Sultanate. He was a Bijapuri general. He was a Bahmani nobleman from a family with military traditions. His father was a commander in the army of Ahmadnagar sultan.
In 1489 , Yusuf Adil Shah decided to create Bijapur as an independent kingdom but Mahmud II, the Bahmani Sultan was against this and he sent his troops to defeat Yusuf Adil Shah. This was called as the Battle of Gadag. Troops of Adil Shah alongwith Kalidas Madhu Sadhwani defeated Bahmani’s army.
37. Which falls in Karnataka is sometimes known as Niagara Falls of India?
[A] Shivanasamudra Falls
[B] Jog Falls
[C] Chunchanakatte Falls
[D] Hogenakkal Falls
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Correct Answer: D [Hogenakkal Falls]
Notes:
Hogenakkal Falls is a waterfall located on the Kaveri River on the border between Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu and Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is sometimes referred to as the “Niagara Falls of India” and is a major tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks found in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia as well as one of the oldest in the world.
38. In Karnataka, Kalasa taluk is located in the banks of which river?
[A] Varahi River
[B] Bhadra River
[C] Mandovi River
[D] Chakra River
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Correct Answer: B [Bhadra River]
Notes:
Kalasa is a taluk which is located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. This taluk is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kalasa is located on the banks of the Bhadra River.
39. Match the following Karnataka State initiatives with their primary target group:
List I (Scheme) & List II (Target Group):
| A. |
Mathrupoorna |
1. |
Traditional Artisans |
| B. |
Panchavrutthi |
2. |
Pregnant & Lactating Mothers |
| C. |
Prabuddha |
3. |
SC/ST Students for Overseas Education |
| D. |
Ashraya |
4. |
Houseless Rural/Urban Poor |
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
[B] A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
[C] A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
[D] A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
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Correct Answer: A [A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4]
Notes:
Mathrupoorna provides hot cooked meals specifically for pregnant and lactating mothers; Panchavrutthi offers financial aid to traditional artisans such as the Vishwakarma community; Prabuddha scholarships support SC/ST students for higher studies abroad; Ashraya scheme facilitates housing for houseless rural and urban poor populations in Karnataka.
40. In which Karnataka region is the ritual dance “Bhuta Kola” mainly practiced?
[A] Bayaluseeme
[B] Karavali
[C] Malnad
[D] Hyderabad-Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Karavali]
Notes:
Bhuta Kola is a ritualistic folk tradition predominantly practiced in the Karavali region of Karnataka, especially in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Performers embody local spirits or deities called bhutas, acting as intermediaries between the divine and community. The ritual involves elaborate costumes, face painting, and trance-like performances. It is part of animistic traditions interwoven with Hindu practices among coastal Karnataka’s rural populations.
