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. Bavacha/Bamcha tribe is found in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Kolar
[B] Mysore
[C] Mandya
[D] Ramanagara
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Correct Answer: D [Ramanagara]
Notes:
The Bavacha/Bamcha are Hindu tribes who speak the Bavchi dialect. They are 960 in number and are mostly inhabitants of Ramanagar district.
32. As per census 2011 what is the average literacy rate of Karnataka?
[A] 68.2%
[B] 74%
[C] 75.6%
[D] 82.9%
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Correct Answer: C [75.6%]
Notes:
As per census 2011 the average literacy rate of Karnataka is 75.6%.
33. Gangas withstood the onslaught of which dynasties?
[A] Badami Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas
[B] Pallavas, Cholas
[C] Pandya, Kadamba
[D] Pallavas, Pandya
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Correct Answer: B [Pallavas, Cholas]
Notes:
The Gangas withstood the onslaught of the Pallavas and the Cholas, who tried to subjugate South Karnataka.
34. 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.
35. Which rulers of Bijapur started paper and agarbathi (joss stick) industries in their territory?
[A] Adil Shahi Dynasty
[B] Kadamba Dynasty
[C] Chalukya Dynasty
[D] Ganga Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Adil Shahi Dynasty]
Notes:
The rulers of the Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur started paper and agarbathi (joss stick) industries in their territory in Northern Karnataka.
36. Which river originates in Bangrabalige valley of Karnataka?
[A] Sharavati River
[B] Netravathi River
[C] Bhima River
[D] Hemavati River
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Correct Answer: B [Netravathi River]
Notes:
The Netravati River or Netravathi Nadi originates from the Bangrabalige valley, Yelaneeru Ghat located in Kudremukh, Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. This river is considered as one of the Holy Rivers of India and it flows through the famous pilgrimage place Dharmasthala. Netravathi River merges with the Kumaradhara River at Uppinangadi before flowing to the Arabian Sea. This river is the main water source to Mangalore and Bantwal.
37. Micrixalus Kottigeharensis, which is native to the Western Ghats in Karnataka, is a species of which kind?
[A] Snake
[B] Bird
[C] Fish
[D] Frog
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Correct Answer: D [Frog]
Notes:
Micrixalus kottigeharensis which is also commonly known as Kottigehar torrent frog or Kottigehar dancing frog is a species of frog belonging to Micrixalidae family. It is native to the Western Ghats of Karnataka and is among one of the “Top 100 Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) Amphibians.”
38. Recently 9th edition of Tomtom Traffic Index 2019 has been released. What is the rank of Bengaluru in this index?
[A] 14th
[B] 5th
[C] 1st
[D] 10th
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Correct Answer: C [1st]
Notes:
Bengaluru spots the top spot this year with drivers expecting to spend an average of 71% extra travel time stuck in traffic. Along with Bengaluru, three other Indian cities were ranked among top 5 in the index.
Top five congested cities as per Tom Tom Index.
Manila(Phillipines) – 2nd
Bagota(Colombia) – 3rd
Mumbai (Maharashtra) – 4th
Pune (Maharashtra) – 5thAbu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates(UAE) was the least congested national capital, it had just 10% congestion level in 2019.
39. The Karnataka Government launched a state wise COVID vaccination drive in the name of ” Mane Manege Lasika Mitra “. This follows a similar central government initiative by the name__________________.
[A] Protect #GetVax
[B] Har Ghar Dastak
[C] India fights corona
[D] Corona Darta Hai Vaccine Ke Maar Se
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Correct Answer: B [Har Ghar Dastak ]
Notes:
The state government has launched a door to door COVID vaccination drive from November 10th, 2021. The first arm of this initiative has been launched in the city of Mangaluru. This project is expected to cover all the health centers and extended to the full district in the second phase.
40. Which of the following is not among 5 guarantees promised in Budget 2023-24 in Karnataka?
[A] Free bus travel for women
[B] Pension of Rs. 5000 per month for Senior Citizens
[C] Monthly financial assistance to woman head of family
[D] Monthly unemployment allowance
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Correct Answer: B [Pension of Rs. 5000 per month for Senior Citizens]
Notes:
(i) Free bus travel for women under Shakti scheme, (ii) free electricity up to 200 units for domestic consumers under Gruha Jyoti, (iii) Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to woman head of family under Gruha Lakshmi, (iv) 5kg additional foodgrains to eligible persons under Annabhagya, and (v) monthly unemployment allowance of Rs 3,000 for degree holders and Rs 1,500 for diploma holders under Yuvanidhi.
