KPSC (Karnataka) - MCQ Practice Questions

The Western Ghats in Karnataka are primarily characterized by which type of vegetation?

Which former Karnataka Chief Minister served as the Prime Minister of India?

The Chalukya dynasty's contribution to architecture is best exemplified in which of the following?

Which district of Karnataka is famous for its coffee plantations and is the primary coffee-growing region in India?

The States Reorganization Commission (1956) reorganized Indian states primarily on which basis?

Which of the following is NOT a major IT hub in Karnataka?

The writer Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre was a prominent literary figure in which language?

Which mineral is NOT found in abundance in Karnataka?

The construction of which dam on the Krishna River was a major irrigation project that transformed agriculture in Northern Karnataka?

Which of the following statements about Karnataka's geography is correct?

The Bahmani Sultanate's capital was shifted from which city to Bidar?

Which ancient trade route connected Karnataka to other parts of the subcontinent and Southeast Asia?

The Mysore Painting style is characterized by which features?

Which saint was central to the Bhakti movement in Karnataka and preached devotion to Shiva?

The Mysore Palace was constructed during which dynasty's rule?

Which factor has contributed most significantly to Karnataka's emergence as a global IT center?

The Vijayanagara Empire established its first capital at Hampi in 1336 CE. Which river was crucial to the empire's agricultural prosperity and urban planning?

Consider the following statements about Karnataka's literacy rate: 1. Karnataka has consistently maintained a literacy rate above the national average 2. Urban literacy rate in Karnataka (2021 census) was approximately 75% 3. Gender gap in literacy has widened in the past decade Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Hoysala dynasty, which ruled parts of Karnataka from the 10th to 14th century, is particularly known for its architectural contributions. The Chennakesava Temple at Belur exemplifies which characteristic of Hoysala architecture?

Analyzing the economic significance of Karnataka in India's digital economy (2024-25): If Karnataka contributes approximately 38-40% of India's IT exports and hosts major tech hubs in Bangalore, which of the following would NOT be a direct consequence of this dominance?