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31. Which city is known as startup capital of India?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Pune
[C] Chandigarh
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Bangalore]
Notes:
Bangalore is known as the startup capital of India. Bangalore has the population of youngest tech workers in India. It ranked 18th among the top 20 startup ecosystem globally. Bangalore is the 4th largest Technology Cluster in the world. Bangalore is also known as the “Silicon valley of India”.
32. Where is India’s first Integrated Machine Tool Industry Park is being established in Karnataka?
[A] Manki
[B] Vasanthanarasapura
[C] Yalandur
[D] Kundur
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Correct Answer: B [Vasanthanarasapura]
Notes:
India’s first Integrated Machine Tool Industry Park is being established in Vasanthanarasapura which is in Tumakuru District of Karnataka. The name of the Park is “Tumakuru Machine Tool Park”. It is being set up jointly by Department of Heavy Industries, Government of India and Government of Karnataka. The technical assistance is being provided by Indian Machine Tools Manufacturers Association.
33. Found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat, Uperodon Mormoratus is species of which kind?
[A] Frog
[B] Snake
[C] Rats
[D] Guinea Pigs
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Correct Answer: A [Frog]
Notes:
Uperodon mormorata is a species of frog which is also known as the Indian dot frog, dark-banded frog, marbled ramanella and mottled globular frog. It is a species of narrow-mouthed frog which is found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat.
34. What was the theme of ISC for the year 2020?
[A] Scienec and Technology for indigenous development in India
[B] Science and Technology for sustainable development with women empowerment
[C] Science and Technology: Rural Development
[D] Science and Technology for National Development
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Correct Answer: C [Science and Technology: Rural Development]
Notes:
The theme for ISC,2020 was “Science and Technology: Rural Development”.
35. Consider the points about K S Nissar Ahmed. Select the incorrect?
1) He received Rajyotsava in 1981, Padma Shri in 2008 and Pampa Award in 2017.
2) Nityotsava, Manasu Gandhi Bazaru, SanjeAidara Male and Manadondige Mathukathe are his notable works.
3) He was awarded Doctorate in 2010 from the Kuvempu University.
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All 1,2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [All 1,2 and 3]
Notes:
He received Rajyotsava in 1981, Padma Shri in 2008 and Pampa Award in 2017.
Nityotsava, Manasu Gandhi Bazaru, SanjeAidara Male and Manadondige Mathukathe are his notable works.
He was awarded Doctorate in 2010 from the Kuvempu University.
36. Which railway station of Karnataka will be renamed as Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway Station?
[A] Belgaum
[B] Bellary
[C] Hubbali
[D] Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: C [Hubbali]
Notes:
Hubbali railway station will be renamed as Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway Station.
37. Recently the 5th edition of Public Affairs Index 2020 (PAI 2020) has been released by Public Affairs Centre (PAC). Which of the following state has shown the least improvement in terms of growth in the category ‘large states’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Among Large states Bihar, Assam and Odisha showed the highest improvement, while Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu feature at the bottom.
38. Who has authored the recently released poetry collection edition “Pavithra Pravaha” in Kannada?
[A] Bhuvaneshwari Hegde
[B] Vasudev Nadig
[C] D Manjula
[D] Anaku Ramnath
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Correct Answer: C [D Manjula ]
Notes:
Noted Kannada poet and columnist D Manjula has authored an exclusive collection of poems in her new book ” Pavithra Pravaha”. She has also authored other works like ” Bhetiyaagada Bhetigalu” and : Kedige Gari” amongst others. The subtle expressions and sensations in her poetry are appreciated by many Kannada writers and poets.
39. Who is the first Hindustani Harmonium player from Karnataka who was awarded ‘A’ grade by AIR’s Music Audition Board?
[A] R K Bijapure
[B] Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti
[C] Archana Belagundi
[D] Krishna Das
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti ]
Notes:
Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti is an ardent disciple of Pandit Rambhau Bijapure and is noted for his solo renditions and elaborate performances. He was the proud recipient of Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy Scholarship from the year 1986 to 1989. He has established the Bijapure Harmonium Foundation in Bangalore.
40. In which district is the Karnataka state government organizing the 86th Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in February 2022?
[A] Haveri
[B] Belagavi
[C] Mysuru
[D] Raichur
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Correct Answer: A [Haveri ]
Notes:
Geographically, Haveri falls exactly in the center of Karnataka state. It was previously part of Dharwad district. Totally it is made up of 8 Taluks. Famous ancient personalities like Kanakadasa and Sarvajna belong to this part of the state. The Ranebennur wildlife sanctuary is the main attraction of the district.
