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.
41. Where is the Pilikula Biological Park located in Karnataka?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Mysore
[C] Mangalore
[D] Hampi
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Correct Answer: C [Mangalore]
Notes:
Pilikula Biological Park is situated in Mangalore, Karnataka. It is a renowned wildlife conservation and educational facility in the coastal region of the state, offering visitors the opportunity to explore a diverse range of flora and fauna.
42. What is the traditional folk dance of Karnataka?
[A] Kathak
[B] Bharatanatyam
[C] Yakshagana
[D] Kuchipudi
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Correct Answer: C [Yakshagana]
Notes:
Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance form of Karnataka that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques. It is popular in coastal regions of Karnataka and is known for its vibrant performances depicting mythological stories.
43. Where is the memorial of veteran actor Saahasasimha Vishnuvardhan located?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysuru
[C] Haalaalu
[D] Mangaluru
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Correct Answer: C [Haalaalu]
Notes:
The memorial of veteran actor Saahasasimha Vishnuvardhan is located in Haalaalu village of Mysuru taluk. The memorial was inaugurated by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at a cost of Rs 11 crore on a five-acre land.
44. Which sector contributed the most to Karnataka’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) according to the state Economic Survey 2022-23?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Industry
[C] Services
[D] Computer-related services
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Correct Answer: C [Services]
Notes:
The services sector, particularly computer-related services, accounted for 64.04% of Karnataka’s GSDP, indicating its significant impact on the state’s economy.
45. What is the name of India’s second-largest dairy cooperative that owns the Nandini brand?
[A] Nandini Dairy Cooperative Society (NDCS)
[B] Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)
[C] Kaveri Valley Milk Union (KVMU)
[D] Bangalore Urban Dairy Association (BUDA)
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)]
Notes:
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is India’s second-largest dairy cooperative and owns the Nandini brand, with significant political backing from parties like JD(S) and Congress, and recently a BJP lawmaker being elected as chairperson.
46. Which freedom fighter is known as the Lion of Karnataka”?”””
[A] Kittur Rani Chennamma
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Kittur Rani Chennamma]
Notes:
Kittur Rani Chennamma was a prominent freedom fighter from Karnataka who led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, earning her the title of Lion of Karnataka”.”””
47. Who was appointed as the chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) on October 21, 2022?
[A] Ashok D Sanadi
[B] K Naganna Gowda
[C] M Nagaprasanna
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [K Naganna Gowda]
Notes:
K Naganna Gowda was appointed as the chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights on October 21, 2022. His appointment was challenged in court by Ashok D Sanadi, another aspirant for the post, on grounds of political bias. However, the court dismissed the petition, stating it could not assume an appellate role over the selection committee’s decision.
48. Haveri, Karnataka is famously known as the birthplace of which renowned poet?
[A] Kanakadasa
[B] Kuvempu
[C] Bendre
[D] Gopalakrishna Adiga
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Correct Answer: A [Kanakadasa]
Notes:
Kanakadasa, a prominent poet and philosopher, was born near Haveri in Karnataka.
49. Who was the Indian freedom activist from Uttara Kannada, cousin of Karnataka CM Ramakrishna Hegde, and founder of the Vishwaneedam Trust?
[A] Kittur Rani Chennamma
[B] Allama Prabhu
[C] Basavanna
[D] Mahadevi Tai Doddamane Mahadevi Hegde
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Correct Answer: D [Mahadevi Tai Doddamane Mahadevi Hegde]
Notes:
Mahadevi Tai was a freedom activist from Uttara Kannada, cousin of CM Ramakrishna Hegde, and founder of Vishwaneedam Trust.
50. Which temple in Unkal, Hubballi, Karnataka, is renowned for its Kalyana Chalukyan sandhara plan and the presence of a Chaturmukha Linga?
[A] Virupaksha Temple
[B] Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
[C] Chandramauleshwara Temple
[D] Dodda Basappa Temple
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Correct Answer: C [Chandramauleshwara Temple]
Notes:
Chandramauleshwara Temple (11th-12th century) in Unkal features Kalyana Chalukyan sandhara plan with four entrances and Chaturmukha Linga; protected by ASI.
