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21. Which of the following districts comes under Gulbarga Administrative Division?
[A] Bijapur
[B] Belagavi
[C] Bagalkot
[D] Koppal
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Correct Answer: D [Koppal]
Notes:
Gulbarga division, officially known as Kalaburagi division, is one of the four divisions of the Indian state of Karnataka and has seven districts namely Ballary district, Bidar district, Gulbarga district, Koppal district, Raichur district, Yadgir district and Vijayanagar District.
22. According to the Constitution of India the term ‘district judge’ shall not include:
[A] Chief presidency magistrate
[B] Sessions judges
[C] Tribunal judges
[D] Chief judge of a small cause court
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Correct Answer: C [Tribunal judges]
Notes:
According to Article 236(a), the expression district judge includes Judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, session judge, additional session judge and assistant session judge. The district judge shall not include Tribunal Judge.
23. Who is considered as the “Architect of Panchati Raj” in India?
[A] Acharya Narendra Deo
[B] G.V.K. Rao
[C] B.R. Mehta
[D] L.M. Singhvi
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Correct Answer: C [B.R. Mehta]
Notes:
Balwant Rai Mehta is considered as the “Architect of Panchati Raj” in India due to his contribution in democratic decentralization. He recommended three tier Panchayati Raj System.
24. The Karnataka Panchayati Raj Act came into force on:
[A] 1991
[B] 1992
[C] 1993
[D] 1994
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Correct Answer: C [1993]
Notes:
In order to further strengthen the functioning of rural Panchayati Raj institutions in the state by decentralisation at the appropriate level and to improve the quality of functioning, to provide social justice by means of extending additional reservation facilities to SC/ST communities (23 percent), women and other backward classes (33 %} etc., the new Panchayati Raj Act was introduced. The New Act also contemplates the reservation of seats for the chair persons by rotation. The new Act has come into force from 10th May 1993.
25. Which of the following is the smallest district of Karnataka?
[A] Bangalore Urban
[B] Bangalore Rural
[C] Ballari
[D] Bagalkot
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Correct Answer: A [Bangalore Urban]
Notes:
Bengaluru Urban is the smallest district of Karnataka.
26. Who is the author of the literary work “Karnataka Bharatha Kathamanjari”?
[A] Nanjundakavi
[B] Chamarasa
[C] Lakshmisha
[D] Kumaravyasa
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Correct Answer: D [Kumaravyasa]
Notes:
“Karnataka Bharatha Kathamanjari” is a Kannada rendition of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, penned by Kumaravyasa. The work is noted for its comprehensive coverage of the first 10 chapters of the original epic. It’s written in the ornate poetic style of Kannada known as Bhamini Shatpadi, showcasing the distinctness of Kannada literature. This elaborate poetic arrangement merges aesthetics with storytelling, thus providing a unique linguistic and literary flavour to the Mahabharata’s adaptation.
27. Togalu Gombeyaata is a ________ unique to Karnataka?
[A] Dance
[B] Puppet show
[C] Folk song
[D] Play
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Correct Answer: B [Puppet show]
Notes:
Togalu gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka. Togalu gombeyaata translates to “a play of leather dolls” in the native language of Kannada. It is a form of shadow puppetry.
28. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Stadium is located at which of the following places?
[A] Bijapur
[B] Belgaum
[C] Bagalkot
[D] Bellary
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Correct Answer: A [Bijapur]
Notes:
Dr. Ambedkar Stadium or District Stadium is a main stadium in city of Bijapur, Karanataka.
29. Syed mushtaq ali trophy is associated with which of the following sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Hockey
[D] Shooting
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Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy[1] is a domestic Twenty20 cricket championship in India, organized by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), among the teams from Ranji Trophy.
30. Which varieties of cereal crops occupy about 80% of the area in Karnataka?
[A] Ragi, Paddy and Jowar
[B] Jowar, Ragi and Maize
[C] Bajra and Wheat
[D] Oats, Rye and Sorghum
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Correct Answer: B [Jowar, Ragi and Maize]
Notes:
Paddy, jowar, ragi, maize, bajra and wheat are the cereal crops grown in the State of Karnataka with Ragi, Paddy and Jowar occupying about 80% of the area under cereals.
