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Question 1General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Karnataka shares its longest border with which neighbouring state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Maharashtra Correct answer.
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Kerala

Explanation

Karnataka's boundary with Maharashtra runs for roughly 700 km across districts such as Belagavi, Vijayapura and Kalaburagi, making it the longest interstate border the state has. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala touch Karnataka over noticeably shorter stretches.

Question 2General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' and forms major waterfalls near Shivamogga in Karnataka?

  1. Krishna
  2. Cauvery
  3. Sharavathi Correct answer.
  4. Tungabhadra

Explanation

The Sharavathi rises in the Western Ghats of Shivamogga district and plunges as the Jog Falls, one of India's highest waterfalls. It is popularly called the Dakshina Ganga because of its scenic course through the Ghats.

Question 3General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Karnataka state legislature consists of which combination of houses?

  1. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Correct answer.
  2. Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha
  3. Only a Legislative Assembly
  4. Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha

Explanation

Karnataka has a bicameral legislature made up of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhana Sabha) and the Legislative Council (Vidhana Parishad). The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are houses of Parliament, not of the state legislature.

Question 4General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which national park in Karnataka is famous for its population of Asiatic elephants and tigers and lies in the Chamarajanagara district?

  1. Bandipur National Park Correct answer.
  2. Nagarhole National Park
  3. Anshi National Park
  4. Bannerghatta National Park

Explanation

Bandipur National Park lies in Chamarajanagara district and forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, noted for elephants and tigers. It was originally a private hunting reserve of the Mysore maharajas.

Question 5General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Who was the first Chief Minister of Karnataka after the state was renamed from Mysore in 1973?

  1. Veerendra Patil
  2. Kengal Hanumanthaiah
  3. Devaraj Urs Correct answer.
  4. S. Nijalingappa

Explanation

D. Devaraj Urs was Chief Minister when Mysore State was renamed Karnataka on 1 November 1973, and he continued in office afterwards. His tenure is remembered for land reforms and social justice policies.

Question 6General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which classical dance form, recognised as a Karnataka-born tradition, is associated with the Yakshagana and temple traditions of the coastal region?

  1. Kuchipudi
  2. Yakshagana Correct answer.
  3. Kathakali
  4. Bharatanatyam

Explanation

Yakshagana is a traditional theatre-dance form of coastal Karnataka combining dance, music, dialogue and elaborate costumes. It is performed in temple premises and open fields, especially in Uttara Kannada and Dakshina Kannada.

Question 7General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Karnataka Police Act, which governs the organisation and powers of the state police, was enacted in which year?

  1. 1974
  2. 1956
  3. 1963 Correct answer.
  4. 1985

Explanation

The Karnataka Police Act was passed in 1963 to regulate the constitution and powers of the state police force. It provides for the appointment of the Director General of Police and lays down duties of police officers.

Question 8General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' and is the capital of Karnataka?

  1. Mangaluru
  2. Mysuru
  3. Bengaluru Correct answer.
  4. Hubballi

Explanation

Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and earned the nickname Silicon Valley of India because of its concentration of information technology and biotechnology firms. It is also the seat of the state legislature and high court.

Question 9General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Director General of Police and other senior police officers in a state?

  1. Article 246
  2. Article 312 Correct answer.
  3. Article 324
  4. Article 315

Explanation

Article 312 deals with the creation of All India Services, and police administration in states is organised under such service frameworks along with the state police acts. It is the constitutional provision most directly linked to police service structure.

Question 10General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Kambala' buffalo race is a traditional sport most closely associated with which region of Karnataka?

  1. Bidar
  2. Ballari
  3. Kodagu
  4. Coastal Karnataka Correct answer.

Explanation

Kambala is held in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, where pairs of buffaloes race through waterlogged paddy fields. It is linked to agricultural traditions and temple festivals of the region.

Question 11General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which dynasty built the famous Chennakeshava Temple at Belur?

  1. Rashtrakuta
  2. Chalukya
  3. Hoysala Correct answer.
  4. Kadamba

Explanation

The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty in the 12th century. Hoysala architecture is known for its soapstone carvings and star-shaped plans.

Question 12General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Karnataka Lokayukta is an institution primarily concerned with which function?

  1. Investigating corruption complaints against public officials Correct answer.
  2. Managing state police recruitment
  3. Framing the state budget
  4. Conducting state elections

Explanation

The Karnataka Lokayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman body that investigates allegations of corruption and maladministration against public functionaries. It was established under the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984.

Question 13General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the highest civilian award conferred by the Government of Karnataka?

  1. Kempegowda Award
  2. Rajyotsava Prashasti
  3. Padma Vibhushan
  4. Karnataka Ratna Correct answer.

Explanation

Karnataka Ratna is the state's highest civilian honour, awarded for exceptional contributions in various fields. It is conferred by the Government of Karnataka, usually on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava.

Question 14General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which pass in Karnataka connects the coastal region with the Deccan plateau and is historically linked to the Kadamba dynasty?

  1. Palakkad Gap
  2. Banavasi Pass
  3. Shencottah Gap
  4. Agalakote Pass Correct answer.

Explanation

Agalakote Pass, near the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border in the Ghats, is a historical route linking the plateau with the coast. It is one of the important gaps through the Western Ghats in the state.

Question 15General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission was constituted under which central legislation?

  1. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  2. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 Correct answer.
  3. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  4. Right to Information Act, 2005

Explanation

State human rights commissions are set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which provides for national and state-level bodies. Karnataka constituted its commission under this Act to inquire into human rights violations.

Question 16General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following folk art forms of Karnataka involves a narrator singing the story of mythological heroes with a stringed instrument?

  1. Bayalata
  2. Burrakatha Correct answer.
  3. Gondhal
  4. Yakshagana

Explanation

Burrakatha is a narrative folk performance in which a narrator sings and recites mythological or heroic stories while playing a stringed instrument. It is performed in Karnataka and neighbouring Telugu-speaking regions.

Question 17General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body is responsible for conducting recruitment to the Karnataka State Police?

  1. Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board Correct answer.
  2. Karnataka Public Service Commission
  3. Staff Selection Commission
  4. Union Public Service Commission

Explanation

Recruitment to the Karnataka State Police, including constable and sub-inspector posts, is handled by the Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board. The KPSC recruits for other state civil services, while the UPSC and SSC recruit for central posts.

Question 18General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Kittur Rani Chennamma' is remembered in Karnataka history for which of the following?

  1. Leading an armed resistance against British annexation in 1824 Correct answer.
  2. Introducing the Ryotwari system
  3. Founding the Mysore kingdom
  4. Building the Belur temple

Explanation

Rani Chennamma of Kittur resisted British attempts to annex her territory in 1824, making her an early symbol of anti-colonial resistance in Karnataka. Her revolt preceded the wider 1857 uprising.

Question 19General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about the Karnataka Legislative Council is correct?

  1. It is presided over by the Governor
  2. It is a permanent house that is never dissolved Correct answer.
  3. Its members are directly elected by the people
  4. It has more members than the Legislative Assembly

Explanation

The Karnataka Legislative Council is a permanent chamber; one-third of its members retire every two years, so it is never dissolved as a whole. It is presided over by a Chairman elected from its members.

Question 20General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which soil type covers the largest area of Karnataka's northern plateau?

  1. Laterite soil
  2. Black cotton soil Correct answer.
  3. Alluvial soil
  4. Desert soil

Explanation

Black cotton soil, also called regur, covers much of the northern Karnataka plateau and is suited to cotton and jowar cultivation. It is formed from the weathering of basaltic lava.

Question 21General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Karnataka Rajyotsava' is celebrated on which date?

  1. 1 November Correct answer.
  2. 15 August
  3. 1 April
  4. 26 January

Explanation

Karnataka Rajyotsava is celebrated on 1 November, marking the day in 1956 when the state was formed by merging Kannada-speaking areas. It is a state holiday with cultural programmes and awards.

Question 22General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct hierarchy in the Karnataka Police for a constable seeking promotion to head constable?

  1. Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Head Constable, Sub-Inspector
  2. Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector Correct answer.
  3. Constable, Sub-Inspector, Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector
  4. Head Constable, Constable, Sub-Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector

Explanation

In the state police hierarchy a constable is promoted to head constable, then to assistant sub-inspector, and then to sub-inspector. This order reflects the standard civil police rank structure in Karnataka.

Question 23General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct order of the Western Ghats ranges from north to south in Karnataka?

  1. Sahyadri, Nilgiri, Anaimalai Correct answer.
  2. Anaimalai, Sahyadri, Nilgiri
  3. Sahyadri, Anaimalai, Nilgiri
  4. Nilgiri, Sahyadri, Anaimalai

Explanation

The Western Ghats run from the Sahyadri range in the north through the Nilgiri Hills and further south to the Anaimalai Hills. In Karnataka the Ghats are part of the Sahyadri segment.

Question 24General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A police officer in Karnataka wants to arrest a person without a warrant for a cognizable offence. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, which condition must generally be satisfied?

  1. The person has confessed to the offence in writing
  2. The person has been previously convicted twice
  3. The offence is punishable with a fine only
  4. A reasonable complaint or credible information exists against the person Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 41 of the CrPC permits arrest without warrant when a reasonable complaint has been made or credible information received about a cognizable offence. The officer must also be satisfied that the arrest is necessary under the stated grounds.

Question 25General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about the Hoysala temple architecture is accurate?

  1. Temples were carved into rock cliffs like Ellora
  2. Temples used red sandstone imported from Rajasthan
  3. Temples were built on a star-shaped plan using soapstone Correct answer.
  4. Temples were built without any sculptural decoration

Explanation

Hoysala temples such as Belur and Halebidu were built on star-shaped platforms using soft soapstone, which allowed intricate carving. This distinguishes them from rock-cut and sandstone styles elsewhere in India.

Question 26General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which authority in Karnataka is responsible for the final selection and appointment of constables to the state police, after the recruitment examination and physical tests are conducted?

  1. Karnataka Lokayukta
  2. Karnataka Public Service Commission
  3. Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board Correct answer.
  4. Karnataka State Human Rights Commission

Explanation

The Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board is the designated body that conducts recruitment examinations and physical tests and finalises appointments for constable and sub-inspector posts. The KPSC recruits for other state civil services, while the Lokayukta and SHRC are oversight bodies, not recruiting agencies.

Question 27General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In the context of the Karnataka Police, what is the primary function of the 'Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation'?

  1. To manage the police welfare fund and disburse pensions
  2. To provide loans to police personnel for purchasing vehicles
  3. To construct and maintain residential quarters and office buildings for police personnel Correct answer.
  4. To conduct training programmes for new recruits

Explanation

The Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation is a government undertaking established to address the housing needs of police personnel by constructing residential quarters and office buildings. It does not handle loans, training, or pension disbursement, which are managed by other departments or boards.

Question 28General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Under the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, which of the following powers is conferred on a police officer not below the rank of Inspector to regulate traffic and public order in a specified area?

  1. Power to impose fines for traffic offences on the spot
  2. Power to arrest without warrant any person violating traffic rules
  3. Power to make regulations for traffic control with the approval of the government Correct answer.
  4. Power to issue prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC

Explanation

The Karnataka Police Act empowers officers of the rank of Inspector and above to make regulations, subject to government approval, for regulating traffic and maintaining public order in specified areas. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC are issued by Executive Magistrates, and spot fines are governed by the Motor Vehicles Act, not the Police Act.

Question 29General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct sequence of ranks in the Karnataka Police, from junior to senior, for a constable aspiring to become a sub-inspector?

  1. Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Head Constable, Sub-Inspector
  2. Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector Correct answer.
  3. Constable, Sub-Inspector, Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector
  4. Constable, Head Constable, Sub-Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector

Explanation

The promotion hierarchy in the Karnataka Police from constable upwards is Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, and then Sub-Inspector. This order reflects the incremental supervisory responsibilities at each level.

Question 30General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Karnataka Police Medal' is awarded for which of the following purposes?

  1. Long service of over 30 years
  2. Outstanding contribution to sports
  3. Gallantry and meritorious service Correct answer.
  4. Excellence in investigation of cyber crimes

Explanation

The Karnataka Police Medal is conferred on police personnel for acts of gallantry and meritorious service. It is distinct from long service medals and awards for specific fields like sports or cyber investigation.

Question 31General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best describes the role of the 'Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority'?

  1. To coordinate with central agencies on terrorism
  2. To review police recruitment examinations
  3. To manage the police budget and allocations
  4. To inquire into allegations of misconduct against police personnel Correct answer.

Explanation

The Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority is constituted to inquire into complaints of misconduct and abuse of power by police personnel. It functions as an accountability mechanism and does not handle recruitment, budgeting, or central agency coordination.

Question 32General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In the context of the Karnataka Police, the term 'beat' refers to:

  1. A type of promotion examination
  2. A disciplinary action against an officer
  3. A specialised unit for riot control
  4. A designated area assigned to a constable for patrol Correct answer.

Explanation

A 'beat' is a specific geographical area assigned to a police constable for regular patrol and surveillance. It is a fundamental concept in community policing and is not related to discipline, promotion, or riot control.

Question 33General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Karnataka State Police Band' is primarily associated with which of the following?

  1. Providing security at public events
  2. Conducting traffic management
  3. Investigating cyber crimes
  4. Performing at ceremonial parades and official functions Correct answer.

Explanation

The Karnataka State Police Band is a musical unit that performs at ceremonial parades, official functions, and state events. It is not involved in security, traffic management, or investigations.

Question 34General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Under the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, which of the following is a duty of a police officer regarding public nuisances?

  1. To remove obstructions and abate nuisances in public places Correct answer.
  2. To issue trade licences
  3. To impose taxes on commercial establishments
  4. To conduct elections to local bodies

Explanation

The Karnataka Police Act empowers police officers to remove obstructions and abate nuisances in public places to maintain order. Taxation, trade licensing, and election conduct are functions of other government departments.

Question 35General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct description of the 'Karnataka Police Housing Corporation'?

  1. A cooperative society of police officers
  2. A government company that builds housing for police personnel Correct answer.
  3. A private firm contracted for police construction
  4. A department under the Home Ministry that allocates funds

Explanation

The Karnataka Police Housing Corporation is a government company established to construct and maintain housing and office infrastructure for the police force. It is not a private firm, a funding department, or a cooperative society.

Question 36General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Karnataka State Police Sports Meet' is organised primarily to:

  1. Select candidates for recruitment
  2. Raise funds for police welfare
  3. Promote physical fitness and sportsmanship among police personnel Correct answer.
  4. Train officers in crowd control

Explanation

The Karnataka State Police Sports Meet is an annual event aimed at encouraging physical fitness, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among police personnel. It is not a recruitment tool, a fundraising event, or a crowd control training exercise.

Question 37General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about the 'Karnataka Police Act, 1963' is accurate?

  1. It provides for the constitution of the state police force and defines its powers and duties Correct answer.
  2. It has been replaced by the Indian Police Act, 1861
  3. It was enacted by the British colonial government
  4. It applies only to the city of Bengaluru

Explanation

The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, is a state legislation that establishes the police force for Karnataka and outlines its powers, duties, and responsibilities. It was enacted after the formation of Karnataka and applies to the entire state, and it has not been replaced by the Indian Police Act.

Question 38General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In the Karnataka Police, the 'Karnataka State Reserve Police' (KSRP) is primarily deployed for:

  1. Riot control and law and order maintenance Correct answer.
  2. Providing security to the Chief Minister
  3. Traffic regulation in cities
  4. Investigation of economic offences

Explanation

The Karnataka State Reserve Police is a specialised armed reserve force used for riot control, crowd management, and maintaining law and order during emergencies. Traffic regulation, economic offence investigation, and close protection are handled by other units.

Question 39General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct expansion of 'CID' in the context of the Karnataka Police?

  1. Central Intelligence Division
  2. Coastal Investigation Department
  3. Criminal Investigation Department Correct answer.
  4. Crime Intelligence Directorate

Explanation

CID stands for Criminal Investigation Department, which is a specialised wing of the Karnataka Police responsible for investigating serious and complex crimes. The other expansions are not used in this context.

Question 40General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A constable in Karnataka is posted at a checkpost and must decide how to deal with a person found committing a non-cognizable offence. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, what is the correct course of action in the absence of a warrant?

  1. Release the person at once and close the matter, because police have no role in non-cognizable cases
  2. Forward the complaint to the nearest court and wait for the court to send its own officer to make the arrest
  3. Arrest the person immediately, since any police officer may arrest for any offence committed in his presence
  4. Record the facts in the station diary and, if required, obtain a warrant from the magistrate before making the arrest Correct answer.

Explanation

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, a police officer cannot arrest without a warrant for a non-cognizable offence; he must obtain an order or warrant from the competent magistrate. The officer may record the information and investigate only after magistrate's permission. This protects personal liberty in offences that are not serious in nature.

Question 41General Science

A constable finds a body at a crime scene and wants to preserve biological evidence before the forensic team arrives. Which action best protects DNA evidence left on a weapon lying on wet ground?

  1. Wash the weapon with water to remove mud before packing it
  2. Pick up the weapon with bare hands and place it in a plastic bag
  3. Air-dry the weapon in a paper bag after handling it with gloves
  4. Leave the weapon in place, cover it to prevent contamination, and record its position Correct answer.

Explanation

DNA and trace evidence are easily destroyed or contaminated, so the first responder should disturb the item as little as possible, cover it if needed, and document its exact position for the investigating officer. Handling with bare hands or washing the item transfers foreign DNA and removes the offender's DNA.

Question 42General Science

In human beings, the normal number of chromosomes in a somatic cell and the sex chromosome pair in a male are respectively

  1. 46 and XX
  2. 46 and XY Correct answer.
  3. 23 and XX
  4. 23 and XY

Explanation

A normal human somatic cell is diploid with 46 chromosomes, arranged as 23 pairs. Males carry one X and one Y chromosome, so the sex pair is XY, while females carry XX.

Question 43General Science

A vehicle is found abandoned with its engine still warm. Which branch of science mainly helps an investigator estimate how long the engine has been cooling?

  1. Physics Correct answer.
  2. Zoology
  3. Genetics
  4. Botany

Explanation

Cooling of a hot object follows the laws of heat transfer, which belong to physics. Investigators can use temperature measurements and Newton's law of cooling to estimate the time elapsed since the engine was switched off.

Question 44General Science

Which gas is released when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc granules?

  1. Oxygen
  2. Carbon dioxide
  3. Hydrogen Correct answer.
  4. Chlorine

Explanation

Zinc is a metal above hydrogen in the reactivity series, so it displaces hydrogen from dilute acids. The reaction Zn + 2HCl gives ZnCl2 and hydrogen gas, which burns with a pop sound.

Question 45General Science

A person standing near a tall building during a thunderstorm is advised to crouch low with feet together. This advice is based on the principle that

  1. lightning always strikes the tallest object in the area Correct answer.
  2. electric charge concentrates at sharp points
  3. current takes the path of least resistance
  4. the human body is a good conductor of electricity

Explanation

Lightning tends to strike the highest conducting object in a region, so a standing person becomes a relatively tall target. Crouching reduces height and keeping feet together reduces the potential difference across the body.

Question 46General Science

Which part of the human eye controls the amount of light entering it by adjusting the size of the pupil?

  1. Optic nerve
  2. Cornea
  3. Retina
  4. Iris Correct answer.

Explanation

The iris is a muscular diaphragm that changes the pupil's diameter, widening it in dim light and narrowing it in bright light. This regulates the light reaching the retina.

Question 47General Science

A police officer wants to test whether a seized white powder is common salt. Which simple test gives a positive result for chloride ions?

  1. Adding silver nitrate solution and observing a white precipitate Correct answer.
  2. Heating the powder and observing a yellow flame
  3. Adding lime water and observing milkiness
  4. Adding dilute acid and observing effervescence

Explanation

Chloride ions react with silver nitrate to form insoluble white silver chloride, which darkens in sunlight. This is the standard confirmatory test for chlorides.

Question 48General Science

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

  1. Displacement Correct answer.
  2. Speed
  3. Mass
  4. Temperature

Explanation

A vector has both magnitude and direction, and displacement fits this definition. Speed, mass and temperature are scalars because they have magnitude only.

Question 49General Science

A body moves with uniform velocity along a straight line. Which statement about the forces acting on it is correct?

  1. The body experiences no forces at all
  2. The net force on the body is zero Correct answer.
  3. A net force acts opposite to the motion
  4. A net force acts in the direction of motion

Explanation

By Newton's first law, uniform velocity means zero acceleration, so the vector sum of all forces must be zero. Individual forces may still act, but they balance each other.

Question 50General Science

During photosynthesis in green plants, which gas is taken in and which is released?

  1. Carbon dioxide is taken in and oxygen is released Correct answer.
  2. Carbon dioxide is taken in and nitrogen is released
  3. Nitrogen is taken in and oxygen is released
  4. Oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released

Explanation

Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll and sunlight to produce glucose, releasing oxygen as a by-product. This is the reverse gas exchange of respiration.