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. Who wrote English Geethegalu, which is stated to be the first collection of modern lyrics in Kannada?
[A] N. Krishna Rao
[B] R. Subba Rao
[C] B.M. Srikanthaiah
[D] Devudu Narasimha Shastri
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Correct Answer: C [B.M. Srikanthaiah]
Notes:
English Geethegalu (1921) by B.M. Srikanthaiah is the first collection of modern lyrics in Kannada.
32. Which is the most important commercial and industrial crop of Karnataka?
[A] Sugarcane
[B] Rice
[C] Wheat
[D] Jowar
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Correct Answer: A [Sugarcane]
Notes:
The most important industrial and commercial of Karnataka is sugarcane. In India, Karnataka ranks fourth among the states in the production of sugarcane.
33. In which year was the government soap factory established in Bangalore?
[A] 1910
[B] 1918
[C] 1925
[D] 1928
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Correct Answer: B [1918]
Notes:
In the year 1918, The Government Soap Factory was established in Bangalore with the objective of manufacturing laundry soaps and toilet soap in sandal, jasmine and lavender perfumes, Mysore Sandal Soap, etc.
34. Under the recommendation of which commission, Karnataka formed in the year 1956?
[A] Kothari Commission
[B] Fazl Ali Commission
[C] Mandal Commission
[D] Khosla Commission
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Correct Answer: B [Fazl Ali Commission]
Notes:
Fazl Ali Commission was appointed in December 1953 and it recommended the formation of linguistically united Mysore State (Karnataka) and thus it came into existence on the 1st November 1956. Later in 1973 the state was renamed as Karnataka.
35. Who was the first Adil Shahi ruler to assume the royal title of Shah?
[A] Ibrahim Adil Shah II
[B] Mohammed Adil Shah
[C] Ali Adil Shah II
[D] Ibrahim Adil Shah I
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Correct Answer: D [Ibrahim Adil Shah I]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah I was the first Adil Shahi ruler to assume the royal title of Shah. He was the sultan and shah of Indian Kingdom of Bijapur. He succeeded his elder brother, Mallu Adil Shah, through the machinations of the Afaqi faction at the court. He was the follower of Sunni Islam. He ruled from 1534 to 1558. He died in 1558. He was buried near the Sufi saint Chandah Hussaini Ashrafi in Gogi, Shahpur which is in Gulbarga district of Karnataka.
36. Barkana Falls is formed by which river of Karnataka?
[A] Seetha River
[B] Kali River
[C] Bheema River
[D] Penna River
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Correct Answer: A [Seetha River]
Notes:
The Barkana Falls is formed by the river Seetha. It is a water fall which is located near Agumbe in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. This waterfall is among the ten highest waterfalls located in India.
37. Which mountain fortress of Karnataka is also known as Kalavara Durga?
[A] Bellary Fort
[B] Skandagiri
[C] Chitradurga Fort
[D] Madhugiri Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Skandagiri]
Notes:
Skandagiri which is a mountain fortress located about 62 km from Bengaluru, and 3 km from Chikballapur in Karnataka is also known as Kalavara Durga. This fortress overlooks the Nandi Hills and the Muddenahalli. The peak is at an altitude of around 1450 meters.
38. How much of its total expenditure has Karnataka allocated for education in 2021-22?
[A] 11.7%
[B] 12.7%
[C] 13.7%
[D] 14.7%
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Correct Answer: B [12.7%]
Notes:
For education, Karnataka has allocated 12.7% of its total expenditure in the year 2021-22. This allocation is lower than the average allocation which is 15.8% for education by all states in the year 2020-21.
39. Which state has organized a ‘Mask Day’?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
CM BS Yediyurappa announced that 18th June 2020 will be observed as “Mask Day” to create awareness to the general public on the importance of wearing a mask, using sanitisers, washing hands and maintaining social distancing against COVID-19.
40. Chief Minister of which Indian state has signed a Japan-India Start-up Initiative to promote start-ups in the State?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa has addressed a virtual Indo-Japan business forum organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). He has signed a Japan-India Start-up Initiative to promote start-ups in the State.
