KPSC Prelims 2024

Match the following: Volcanic Land form Description A. Sills a. Wall-like structure perpendicular to the ground B. Dykes b. Thick horizontal deposits C. Lacolith c. Dome-like structure covering vast area D. Batholith d. Level base connected by a pipe like conduct from below Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Which of the following protected areas of Karnataka is having highest area in terms of sq. kms?

Which of the following waterbodies of Karnataka are included in the Ramsar sites recently i.e. 2024? A. Magadi Kere Conservations Reserve B. Ankasumudra Bird Conservation Reserve C. Bonal Bird Conservation Reserve D. Kokkarebellur Community Reserve E. Aghanasini Estuary Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Which of the following countries share border with Israel? A. Lebanon B. Syria C. Jordan D. Saudi Arabia E. Egypt F. Iran Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Consider the following statements about ocean currents: A. Cold currents are usually found on the west coast of the continents in the low and middle latitudes (true in both hemispheres) and on the east coast in the higher latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. B. Coriolis force influences only wind system and has no role in influencing ocean currents. C. Benguela current is a cold current in the west coast of South America. D. The mixing of warm and cold currents help to replenish the oxygen and favour the growth of planktons, the primary food for fish population. How many of the following statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regards to atmosphere: A. Homosphere consists of Troposphere, Stratosphere and Mesosphere. B. Ozone layer presents in Stratosphere. C. Mesosphere is the coldest portion of atmosphere. D. Heterosphere consists of Thermosphere and Ionosphere. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Consider the following countries: A. Finland B. Norway C. Armenia D. Kazakhstan E. North Korea How many of the above countries have a border with Russia?

How many of the following pairs are correctly matched? River City A. Tiber Lisbon B. Danube Vienna C. Tagus Rome D. Nile Cape Town Answer Options:

Which of the following Digital currencies are correctly matched with the country? Digital Currency Country A. Sand Dollar Bahamas B. e-CNY Nigeria C. SOV Marshall Islands D. eNaira China Answer Options:

UK handed over Chagos Archipelago to which one of the following country recently?

Which of the following languages are conferred classical language status by Union Cabinet? A. Pali B. Prakrit C. Marathi D. Maithili E. Gujarati Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Which of the following countries are members of 'NATO Plus'? A. USA B. France C. Israel D. New Zealand E. Australia Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

How many of the following countries share a territorial land border with Iran? A. Turkmenistan B. Turkey C. Syria D. Lebanon E. Afghanistan F. Israel G. Azerbaijan Answer Options:

Consider the following statements related to Madam Bhikaji Cama : A. She is known as the 'Mother of Indian Revolution'. B. In 1907, she addressed the delegates at International Women's Congress and unfolded the Indian Tricolour Flag with Vande Mataram written on the middle. C. She founded the 'London Indian Society', in 1905. How many statement/statements is/are correct?

With reference to Indian History, Morley-Minto reforms 1909 resulted in: A. Reforms promoted establishment of self-government in future. B. It increased the number of seats to provincial and imperial council. C. Introduced separate electorate. D. One Indian in Viceroy's executive council was appointed. How many of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the incorrect statement about Lahore Resolution.

Consider the following statements with reference to Mina Bazar: 1. Humayun was the first Mughal emperor to introduce it. 2. Akbar exalted such days of festival as Kuhs Ruz. 3. Shahjahan arranged such bazar on the occasion of every festival. 4. It invariably followed the Nauroz celebration. Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in relation to Shivaji? 1. Dadaji Kondadev was the guardian of Shivaji. 2. Shivaji conquered Javli in 1656. 3. Shivaji conquered Javli from Maloji Bhosale. 4. Shivaji was the only son of Shahaji. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Consider the following statements about Indian Statutory Commission : A. The Commission was appointed in 1927 to review the Government of India Act 1919 and propose constitutional reforms for India. B. The Commission included only one Indian member, which sparked widespread protests across the country. C. The outcome of the Commission and Round Table Conference was the Government of India Act 1935. D. Government of India Act 1935 introduced dyarchy in the provinces. Which of the statements are incorrect?

The National Movement in the princely state of Mysore has been divided under the following periods in a book called "The Political Economy of Indirect Rule, Mysore 1881-1971". i. Mobilization without organization (1885-1920 A.D.) ii. Elite Mobilization (1920-1937 A.D.) iii. Mass Mobilization (1937-1947 A.D.) Who was the author of the Book?

"Nagar revolt was due to the faulty system of renting out large tracts of land to the highest bidder, a practice which led to the great oppression and discontent." The above statement reflects on the nature of Nagar Revolt of 1830-31. To whom this statement belongs?

To which sect Ajanta's most of the paintings belong?

Recently, the Government of India launched Vishvasya. What is it related to? Answer Options:

Consider the following statements : A. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is the intergovernmental organisation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. B. India and EFTA have signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statement/statements are correct about Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)? A. EVMs were used for the first time in 1982. B. EVM and VVPAT do not require any external power supply. C. The EVM can not be used in simultaneous elections. D. VVPAT was introduced by the ECI in compliance to the pronouncement of the Supreme Court in Lily Thomas case (2013) Answer Options:

The Doha process, Istanbul process and Moscow format are related to? Answer Options:

What is the name of the scheme launched to fund infrastructure and social development projects in the North-East region for a period of four years from 2022-2023 to 2025-2026? I. PM-NERLP II. PM-DRDU III. PM-FME IV. PM-DevINE Answer Options:

Consider the following statements : A. The Lok Sabha cannot override the Rajya Sabha by passing the bill for the second time and vice versa. B. The Legislative Assembly can override the Legislative Council by passing the bill for the second time and not vice versa. C. The Constitution provides the mechanism of joint sitting of two houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill. D. The Constitution does not provide the mechanism of joint sitting of two houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements is / are correct? A. Legislative Council is a permanent house. B. Legislative Assembly is dissolved after the term of 5 years from the date of its first meeting. C. Legislative Assembly is dissolved when the ruling party loses the majority. Answer Options:

A bill lapses when A. It is pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha. B. It is originated and passed by Rajya Sabha but pending in Lok Sabha. C. It is originated in the Lok Sabha but pending in the Lok Sabha. D. It is originated and passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Consider the following statements : A. The power of Judicial Review in India is enjoyed by the Supreme Court as well as the High Court. B. Any person aggrieved by a ruling can file a Review Petition within 30 days of the court verdict. C. Review Petitions are heard in open court as the lawyers make their arguments through either oral arguments or written submissions. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Consider the following statements : A. 'Prorogation' postpones a joint sitting of the house by an order made by the Governor. B. 'Adjournment' terminates both the sitting and session of the house. C. 'Recess' is the time between the prorogation and reassembly of the houses. D. The Governor can also prorogue the house in session. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements: A. India attended the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. B. Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development bank established by BRICS countries. C. India has never chaired the BRICS Summit. D. USA was incorporated as a new member during the Kazan Summit. How many of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Which of the following countries conferred its highest civilian honour 'GRAND ORDER OF THE CHAIN OF THE YELLOW STAR' on President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu?

Consider the following statements in relation to criteria used in horizontal tax devolution by the Finance Commissions (FC) of India. A. Tax efforts was introduced during the Tenth Finance Commission. B. The overall weightage given to need-based parameters in the 15th Finance Commission was less than that of the 14th Finance Commission. C. Forest cover comes under fiscal disability principle. D. Over the years, there has been a shift from need-based parameters to equity and efficiency based parameters. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements related to the effects of deficit financing: A. Deficit financing, decreases real wage rate in the economy. B. It causes current account surplus. C. It leads to appreciation of domestic currency. D. It creates deflationary situation in the economy. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the different types of goods and related examples given in List-I and List-II respectively. List-I List-II A. Pure public goods - Street light, public sanitation B. Mixed goods (Quasi Public) - Food, Clothing, Automobiles C. Pure private goods - Elementary education, primary healthcare D. Merit goods - Toll road, Parks (Private Parks) How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements : A. During the period from 2016-17 to 2023-24, India's agricultural product exports reached its peak in the year 2022-23. B. India has established 13 Agri-cells in foreign countries to promote export of its agricultural products. C. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab & Maharashtra are the leading agricultural states in India. D. Five products such as basmati rice, non basamati rice, sugar, spices and oil meal account for more than 50 percent of India's total agriculture exports. How many of the following statements given above are correct?

Consider the 3 lists come under the Constitution of India and the related subjects given in List-I and List-II respectively. List-I List-II A. Union list - Economic and social planning B. State list - Inter-state trade and commerce C. Concurrent list - Audit of the accounts of the Union and of the states How many of the given pairs above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements : A. The coexistence of budget deficit and trade deficit is the problem of Twin deficit. B. The coexistence of fiscal deficit and current account deficit is the problem of Twin deficit. C. The coexistence of revenue deficit and primary deficit is the problem of Twin deficit. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following (markets) related to Indian money markets : A. Repurchase auctions. B. Treasury bills market. C. Discount and finance house of India. D. Satellite Dealers. How many of the above is/are considered as money markets?

Consider the following statements related to GDP Deflator : A. GDP deflator is a measure of rate of inflation in the economy. B. It is the ratio of GDP at current prices to GDP at constant prices. C. Nominal GDP is equal to real GDP in the base year. D. The GDP deflator is used to convert nominal variables into real variables. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the Bletchley Declaration?

Match the following One District One Product (ODOP) with the respective districts : I. Fig based products A. Bidar II. Ginger based products B. Kodagu III. Turmeric C. Chamarajanagar IV. Coffee D. Bellary Answer Options:

Consider the following statements : A. The 2024 Paralympic Games was held in Tokyo, Japan. B. India achieved their most successful performance in Paralympic history at the 2024 Paralympic Games, securing a total of 29 medals. C. Indian para-athletes participated in three new sports in 2024 - para cricket, para rowing and blind football. D. Javelin ace Sumit Antil made history as the first Indian man to defend his title at the Paralympics. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statement/statements about Minimum Support Price (MSP) : A. Government fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all the agricultural crops based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP). B. While recommending MSP, CACP considers 'domestic and international prices' as one of the important factors. C. MSP for Toria and de-husked coconut is fixed based on MSPs of rapeseed & mustard and copra, respectively. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the Blue Helmet?

Consider the following statements: A. Cohabitation is a term used in France when the President and Prime Minister come from opposing political camps. B. In the history of the Fifth Republic, there has never been a cohabitation in France. Which of the above statement/statements is/are incorrect?

How many of the following statement/statements is/are correct? A. The Golan Heights is a disputed area between Turkey and Syria. B. The Abyei border conflict is between Iran and Iraq. C. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is between Ukraine and Russia. Answer Options:

To travel from Karnataka to Mizoram by walking, the minimum number of states you have to pass through would be (excluding the origin and the destination state):

Consider the following statement/statements about ocean currents: A. Cold currents are usually found on the west coast of the continents in the low and middle latitudes (true in both hemispheres) and on the east coast in the higher latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. B. Coriolis force influences only wind system and has no role in influencing ocean currents. C. Benguela current is a cold current in the west coast of South America. D. The mixing of warm and cold currents help to replenish the oxygen and favour the growth of planktons, the primary food for fish population. How many of the following statement/statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statement/statements are correct about the Polar Vortex? A. The Polar Vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air over Earth's North and South Poles. B. Polar Vortex is associated with the Jet Stream. C. A weak Polar Vortex allows the cold Arctic air to move southward. Answer Options:

Which option correctly defines the following? When two hurricanes spinning in the same direction pass close enough to each other, they begin an intense dance around their common center. If one hurricane is a lot stronger than the other, the smaller one will orbit it and eventually come crashing into its vortex to be absorbed. Two storms closer in strength can gravitate towards each other until they reach a common point and merge, or merely spin each other around for a while before shooting off on their own paths.

Match the older names of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with the newer ones. Old Names New Names I. Ross Island A. Sri Vijaya Puram II. Neil Island B. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island III. Havelock Island C. Swaraj Island IV. Port Blair D. Shaheed Island Answer Options:

Consider the following statements about Gi-Fi (Gigabite Fidelity) technology A. Gi-Fi is a wired communication technology which uses optical fibers to transmit the data. B. Gi-Fi can transfer data for very long distances i.e. 100 kms Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

The terms Snowblind, Mirai, Stuxnet and Ryuk are associated with which of the following?

Consider the following statements: A. Beijing Olympics in Olympics history a men's field hockey (British administration held gold medal) India won a total of eight (8) gold medals. B. India has never won the FIH Hockey World Cup. C. Indian women hockey team clinched the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 title for the first time. How many statement/statements is/are correct?

Recently the Supreme court upheld the 1955 Citizenship Act provisions: I. It upheld section 6A of 1955 Citizenship Act. II. The Supreme Court in its decision upheld citizenship of people who arrived to Assam prior to 1st January 1966 from Bangladesh. III. The section 6A of 1955 Citizenship Act provides an opportunity to become an Indian who arrived to West Bengal prior to 1st January 1966 from Nepal. IV. All of the above Select the correct option:

The impeachment process of President of India I. The charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. II. Article 61 of the Constitution deals with the impeachment process. III. The resolution shall be passed by a majority of not less than 2/3 (two-thirds) of the total membership of the House. IV. The nominated members of the Parliament don't have the right to participate in the impeachment process. Which of the above statements regarding the impeachment process of President is/are correct?

Which of the following provisions are correct regarding Sixth Schedule of the Constitution? I. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas. II. Sixth Schedule empowers the state to constitute District and Regional Councils by empowering them to make laws on various areas. III. Under 49th Constitutional Amendment, all the provisions of Sixth Schedule are applicable to Tripura Tribal area. IV. All of the above Answer Options:

Consider the following statements: A. In India in FY23, the insurance penetration of the non-life insurance sector is more than the life insurance sector. B. 100% FDI permitted for insurance intermediaries under automatic route. Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?

'Darien Gap' was in news recently, which is located in: A. Panama B. Colombia C. Venezuela D. Ecuador Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

How many of the following statement/statements is/are correct about the Small Modular Reactors? A. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit. B. SMRs could not be paired with the renewable sources in a hybrid energy system. C. In Budget 2024-25, Government of India announced that setting up Bharat Modular Reactors is restricted to the government sector only and no private sector will be allowed. Options:

Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) satellite developed jointly by:

Consider the following countries: A. Egypt B. Israel C. Jordan D. Saudi Arabia How many of the above countries have a border with Gulf of Aqaba (Aqubah)?

Which of the Indian cities are included in UNESCO Creative Cities Network? A. Gwalior - music B. Kozhikode - literature C. Chennai - music D. Varanasi - literature Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Consider the following with reference to PM E-DRIVE: A. e-two-wheeler B. e-ambulance C. e-trucks D. e-buses Which of the above categories are eligible under the above scheme?

Consider the following statements with reference to Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) A. Establishment under separate Act of the Parliament. B. Work under the Ministry of Finance under Government of India. C. It investigates the matters on the request of any department of Central Government and State Government. D. The headquarter of SFIO is in New Delhi with five regional offices. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Consider the following places which are having operational Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSP) in Karnataka. A. Vijayapura, Bengaluru Rural district B. Koratagere, Tumkur district C. Narasapura, Kolar district D. Mummigatti, Dharwad district Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

4B (Four Nos) movement was in news recently, originally it was started in which country?

Which of the following statements is / are incorrect? A. The Gaganyaan Programme envisages undertaking human spaceflight to Geostationary orbit at an altitude of approximately 22,300 miles or 35,800 kilometers directly above the equator. B. ISRO conducted Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests for Gaganyaan Mission. C. SSLV rocket is identified as the launch vehicle for Gaganyaan mission. Answer Options:

Consider the following statement/statements: A. The actual area irrigated by the tanks in Karnataka have shown a consistently increasing trend since 1991. B. Irrigated area in the Karnataka state constitutes only 2.5% of the net sown area. Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?

The Town Administrations during the period of Satavahanas was in the hands of?

During the period of Cholas, the landlords established local community associations for agricultural activities. The name of the association is

In which Buddhist Council were the two groups Buddhist i.e. the Mahayana and Hinayana recognized?

Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka's inscription: 1. The rock edict 3 refers to officers going on tour every five years to instruct people in dhamma. 2. Rummindei inscription mentions that the village of Lumbini will get Tax consession. 3. Rock edict 11 refers to the gift of dhamma being the best of all gifts. Select the correct answer from the options given below :

Consider the following statements: A. Superposition and Entanglement are key principles of quantum mechanics. B. National Quantum Mission (NQM) will establish four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) to promote innovation in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

How many of the following statement/statements is/are correct about Bharat Ratna award? A. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President. B. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year. C. Both Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa are recipients of Bharat Ratna award. D. Only a person with Padma awards can receive the Bharat Ratna. Answer Options:

The "Chip 4" or "Fab 4" alliance includes four of the world's top producers of semiconductors. Which of the following countries are part of the "Fab 4" alliance? A. United States of America B. Netherlands C. Australia D. Japan E. South Korea F. Taiwan G. India Answer Options:

Which of the following statements correctly describe the Djibouti Code of Conduct?

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : In India's federal finance system, cess and surcharges are not shared between the central and state governments. Statement-II : Articles 270 and 271 of the Indian Constitution exclude cesses levied for specific purposes and surcharges from the divisible pool of taxes. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements in relation to 'Mission Shakti' scheme : A. It is an Umbrella scheme for safety, security and empowerment of women. B. Sambal and Samarthya are the 2 sub-schemes of Mission Shakti. C. The existing schemes, such as Ujjwala, Swadhar Greh, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana have been merged under Samarthya scheme. D. The existing schemes, including women helpline, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao have been merged under Sambal scheme. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Vibrant Villages Programme : A. Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is a Central Sector Scheme. B. It aims for comprehensive development of villages of blocks on the northern border thus improving the quality of life of people living in identified border villages. C. Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district administration with the help of Gram Panchayats. How many of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is / are incorrect? A. Deakin's new university campus is located at GIFT City. B. IIT Madras established its international campus in Tanzania's Zanzibar. Answer Options:

How many of the following Indian government schemes are directly associated with India's biofuel programme? A. GOBARdhan yojana B. PM-JIVAN yojana C. PM-JANMAN yojana D. MISHTI scheme E. SATAT scheme Answer Options:

Consider the following statements : A. Moidams - the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. B. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. C. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is yet to be declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Rajaram Mohan Roy : Statements: A. He wrote Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin in Persian. B. He upheld monotheism of Veda. C. He founded Servants of Indian Society. D. He supported the cause of freedom, liberty, democracy and nationalism. Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Who amongst the following women revolutionaries at the age of 15-years, along with her associate, shot Comilla District Magistrate Stevens to death? She also joined the revolutionary Jugantar Party. In 1939, she was released as per the amnesty treaty between the government and Mahatma Gandhi. After this, she joined the Indian National Congress. Later, she also participated in Communist movement. She authored a book titled Arun Bahni. Answer Options:

Which of the following is not related to Article 164 (1A)? I. It was inserted into the constitution through 91st Constitutional Amendment Act. II. According to this Article, the strength of the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total members of Lok Sabha/State Legislature excluding Prime Minister/Chief Minister. Answer Options:

Which of the following Articles directs the State to introduce the Scheme and Plans to minimize inequalities in income and to endeavor to eliminate inequalities in status and opportunities not only amongst individuals but also amongst groups of people? I. 38(1) II. 38(2) III. Both 38(1) and 38(2) IV. 39 Answer Options:

Consider the following statement/statements about All India Quarterly Establishment based Employment Survey (AQEES) A. The AQEES has been taken up by the Labour Bureau. B. It provides quarterly estimates about the employment and related variables of establishments in both organized and unorganized segments. Which of the above statement/statements is/are incorrect?

How many of the following statements is/are incorrect? A. The yield of a bond is inversely related to its price. B. Liquidity Adjustment Facility is an important monetary policy tool of RBI. C. Treasury bills of T-bills are capital market instruments which are long term debt instruments issued by the Government of India. Answer Options:

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Pocket Veto Power of the President of India' in comparison to American President? I. Unlike American President, the President of India can keep the pending bill for an indefinite period. II. Unlike American President the President of India neither rejects the bill nor returns the bill for reconsideration. III. Unlike the American Constitution, the Constitution of India does not give any time limit to the President upon the bill. IV. Unlike the American President who has to resend the bill within 10 days, Indian President has no such time bound. Answer options:

Consider the following statements in relation to World Development Report-2024 : A. The middle-income trap refers to a situation where a country experiences stagnation in growth after reaching middle-income status, hindering its transition to high-income status. B. As per the world Bank report, 118 countries were classified as middle-income countries. C. India is one among the countries falling into the middle-income trap. D. World Bank recommended to adopt 3i strategy like investment, infusion and innovation for low-income countries to achieve high-income status. Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statement/statements are correct? A. The money market falls directly under the regulatory jurisdiction of RBI. B. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory authority for the capital market. Answer Options:

Consider the following statement/statements: A. NITI Aayog in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) developed the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). B. India's national MPI has 10 indicators while Global MPI has 12 indicators. Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?

Launched in 2020, the Reskilling Revolution aims to empower one billion people with better education, skills and economic opportunity by 2030. In this context, the Reskilling Revolution is launched by:

Consider the following statements : A. Revenue deficit is fiscal deficit minus the interest payments. B. Fiscal deficit is the difference between the government's total expenditure and its total receipts excluding borrowing. C. When a government spends more than it collects by way of revenue, it incurs a budget surplus. How many of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Which of the following features are associated with karst topography? A. Stalactites B. Stalagmites C. Uvalas D. Dolines Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Which of the following Land forms are formed by wind deposition? A. Inselberg B. Zeugen C. Mushroom rock D. Yardangs Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Which of the following is/are functioning as City Corporations in Karnataka? A. Belgaum B. Shivamogga C. Udupi D. Mandya E. Bellary Choose the correct answer from the option given below.

Which one of the following corporations/boards entrusted for the development of Airports/Airstrips/Helipads in Karnataka?

Which one of the following source of irrigation contributes highest percentage share to net irrigated area in Karnataka?

Six books P, Q, R, S, T and U are places side by side. R, Q and T have blue covers and other books have red covers. Only S and U are new books and rest are old. P, R and S are law reports and the rest are Gazetteers. Which books are old Gazetteers with blue covers?

Group the given figures into three classes using each figure only once : [Figure grid, 3x3, cell contents: 1-star(outline), 2-triangle(outline), 3-circle(outline), 4-triangle with a semicircle attached at its base, 5-star(hatched/shaded), 6-star(outline, larger), 7-square(outline), 8-triangle overlapping a square, 9-star(filled solid black)]

Find the missing number in the following: [Diagram: a square split by both diagonals into 4 triangles, with letters J, R, T, X at the four outer corners (J=left, R=top, T=top-right area, X=right) and letters C, K, O, S at the remaining outer corners (going around), and numbers placed inside the triangles: top triangle = 28, right triangle = 44, bottom triangle = 14, left triangle = ? (to find)]

Consider the following for question 7 and 8: A wealthy merchant had once come to meet Tenali Rama with following problem : A. She wanted to distribute her property equally among her two daughters, Arya and Sita, and one son Sonu. B. She has Rs. 7000 in form of farm produce, 1 house worth Rs. 5000, 3 parcels of land of Rs. 3000 each and some gold coins of Rs. 100 each. C. A single unit of Gold coin, single parcel of land and a house cannot be divided partially. Also, each child receives an equal number of gold coins. D. Arya receives least from farm produce while Sita receives the highest when Tenali Rama divided property. How much did Sonu receive in farm produce?

How many parcels of land did Arya receive?

Rupesh introduces Poonam as the daughter of the only son of my father's wife. How is Poonam related to Rupesh?

Which of the following statement/statements is/are incorrect about the Kasturirangan Committee? A. The Committee was set up in 2010 to come up with the Karnataka Wildlife Action Plan. B. The Committee recommended the importance of involving local communities in environmental management, seeking a balance between development and conservation. C. The Karnataka Government has supported the recommendations of the report. D. After the committee's report, a Gadgil Committee on Western Ghats was prepared Options:

Recently 'Tiger wings' was in news. Consider the following statements regarding this. A. It is an innovative vertical garden. B. It was designed by Patrick Blanc. C. It uses the water efficiently. D. Recently it was launched in Kempe Gowda International Airport. Which of the above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Karnataka Data Centre Policy 2022-27. A. The vision of the policy is making Karnataka a destination of choice for futuristic data centres. B. It aims to achieve low carbon foot point, renewable energy source-based powering for data centre. C. It aims to establish Special Economic Zone. D. It offers support through incentives and Income Tax exemptions. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements. A. Infant mortality rate B. Under 5 mortality rate C. Neonatal mortality rate D. Early neonatal mortality rate Which of the above indicators has shown a declining trend for the period of 2011-2020 for the state of Karnataka?

Consider the Padma Awards 2024 from Karnataka and relevant field. A. Ms. Shashi Soni - Trade and Industry B. Shri Somanna - Social work C. Ms. Prema Dhanraj - Medicine D. Shri Rohan Bopanna - Sports How many pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following research institutions centre are situated in Karnataka? A. National Centre for Biological Sciences B. Indian Institute of Horticultural Research C. Central Power Research Institute D. ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology Choose the correct answer from the option given below.

The Karnataka State Wildlife Board (SBWL) is headed by -

8 points lie on the circumference of a circle. How many more quadrilaterals can be formed by connecting these points compared to number of triangles?

A is x% more than B and is x% of sum of sum of A and B. What is the value of x?

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope, launched in 2021, which conducts space astronomy in the _______ wavelength range of the electromagnetic spectrum.

India's Chandrayaan-2 has mapped the abundance of which element for the first time?

Why a cyclist can easily balance the cycle while cycling?

On a moonless night, when one looks up the night sky, can spot large number of stars with varying colours. Some appear blue, some appear red, few appear yellow etc. The brightest among them are:

Which of the following statement/statements are correct about the Indicator species? A. Crayfish can indicate the quality of freshwater, because changes in water acidity are stressful to them. B. The health of corals can indicate trends such as seawater rise and sea temperature fluctuation, which in turn are signals of climate change. C. Peregrine falcons are an indicator of pesticides. Answer Options:

In India, the crop that accounts for maximum share of pesticide consumption

Identify the tribal community: This tribal community worships their dairy-buffaloes with lots of veneration. They are seen as a pastoral tribe who herd buffaloes that roam the Nilgiri hills. Monogamy is an ideal norm. Residence after marriage is patrilocal. At the time of funeral rites, buffalo sacrifice is obligatory. Their distinctive Embroidery has got a GI Tag. The semi-barrel-shaped huts are very peculiar and have curious structures with no windows. Answer Options:

Which of the following type of earthworm is a litter feeder?

Match the following Ramsar site and the States: Ramsar sites States A. Rudra Sagar Lake I. Haryana B. Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary II. Tripura C. Sultanpur National Park III. Uttar Pradesh D. Pala Wetland IV. Mizoram Answer Options:

Consider the following statements about Kelp Forest: A. They are montane forests that thrive well in cold temperatures. B. Pine (Pinus wallichiana), Deodar (Cedrus deodara) trees grow well in Kelp forest. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct? Answer Options:

Consider the following statements about Blue Flag Programme : A. The Blue Flag Programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. B. Kasarkod Beach and Padubidri Beach are Blue Flag certified beaches from Karnataka. C. India has the highest number of Blue Flag certified beaches in the world. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

During prolonged space missions, Astronauts often experience muscle atrophy. This is primarily due to ______ .

The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy has been cleared by the State Government of Karnataka. A. This policy is for the period of 2024-29. B. This policy aims that in the five years, the state will have 10 GW renewable power generation capacity. C. By 2027, under this policy it has been aimed to have a share of 1 GW of energy produced from rooftop solar alone. Options:

The Chief Minister of Karnataka presented the Budget for the state for the Financial Year 2024-25 on February 16, 2024. A. Two dedicated economic corridors will be developed between: (i) Mangaluru Port and Bengaluru and (ii) Bidar and Bengaluru. B. Installed power generation capacity will be increased from 32,000 MW to 60,000 MW over the next seven years. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

In the context of the Budget for the state for the financial year 2024-25: A. The agriculture sector grew at a higher rate in 2022-23 than in 2021-22. B. Service sector grew at a lower rate in 2022-23 than in 2021-22. C. The per capita GSDP of Karnataka in 2022-23 (at current prices) increased by 13% over 2021-22. D. India's per capita GDP in 2022-23 is estimated to be less than half of Karnataka's per capita GDP. Options:

In the context of the Sector-wise expenditure under Karnataka Budget 2024-25. A. Budgeted expenditure (2024-25) of Energy is more than that of Agriculture and Allied Activities. B. Budgeted expenditure (2024-25) of Police Department is more than that of Transport department. C. Budgeted expenditure (2024-25) of Health and Family Welfare is more than that of Irrigation and Flood Control Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Consider the following under the digital detox initiative launched by the Government of Karnataka: A. The initiative is launched in collaboration with the All India Game Developers' Forum (AIGDF). B. The initiative has special emphasis on gaming and social media. Choose the correct options:

Karnataka Government decided to roll out the 'Pragati Patha' scheme to - A. Improve and develop rural road network systematically and qualitatively. B. The scheme will cover a total length of over 10,000 kms covering all the constituencies of the state. Which of the statement/s is/are correct?

A new scheme called Karnataka Raitha Samruddhi Yojane was announced in the budget. The scheme will provide the farmers with guidance and support in respect of the following? A. Providing information on soil testing and soil characteristics. B. Making farmers aware of opportunities related to storage and value addition. C. Creating market linkages for farmers to get a good price for their produce. D. Selecting crops based on the soil characteristics and market demands. Options:

As per the Karnataka Budget 2024-25: A Spice Park will be developed in ___________ district under public-private partnership to encourage spice growing farmers and to promote export of spices.

Which of the statements/statements is/are correct? A. Global Resources Outlook 2024 was published by the International Energy Agency. B. Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 was published by UNEP and International Solid Waste Association. C. Living Planet report is a biennial assessment by conservation organisation of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Answer options:

How many of the following pairs are correctly matched? National Park State A. Mouling National Park: Goa B. Inderkilla National Park: West Bengal C. Anshi National Park: Karnataka D. Chandoli National Park: Maharashtra E. Mount Harriett National Park: Mizoram Answer options:

Identify the waterfall: The waterfall runs down through the Bhramagiri hills located in Kutta village of Kodagu. It is a stream of Lakshmana-Theertha river and also a sacred place. The water jets from about 60m high and finally joins river Cauvery. The famous temple of Lord Shiva, known as the Rameshwara Temple, is situated nearby. Wandering beyond the falls is restricted as the whole place is termed as a wildlife sanctuary. Answer Options:

Consider the following statements: A. The State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 (SEEI 2023) has been developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) to track EE initiatives in the states and UTs. B. Karnataka has been categorized as 'Front Runner' in the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023. Which of the above statements/statements is/are correct?

How many zeros end the number 2³⁰⁰ . 5⁶⁰⁰ . 4⁴⁰⁰?

If x is a positive integer such that 2x + 91 is perfectly divisible by x, then the number of possible values of x is

Diamond price is proportional to the square of its weight. This diamond broke into four pieces with weights in the ratio 1:2:3:4. Therefore the merchant got Rs. 70,000 less. The original price of the diamond is

Each odd digit in the number 5263187 is added by 1 and each even digit is subtracted by 1. The digits obtained are arranged in ascending order. Which will be the third digit from the left of the new number?

Consider the following for questions 47 to 50: In a chess tournament 64 players ranked 1 to 64 participated. Following were the rules of this knock-out tournament: I. There were six rounds in the tournaments. II. In the first round, Match 1 was played between player Ranked 1 vs player Ranked 64. Match 2 was played between player Ranked 2 vs player Ranked 63 and so on. III. In the second round, Match 1 was played between the winner of the Match No. 1 of the first round vs the winner of the Match No. 32 of the first round. Similarly, Match 2 was played between the winner of the Match No. 2 of the first round vs the winner of the Match No. 31 of the first round. IV. Next all rounds were played with the above mentioned rules. Ranked 43 won the tournament, then which of the following players cannot be the runner-up? A. Player Ranked 44 B. Player Ranked 45 C. Player Ranked 46 D. Player Ranked 36 Options: