KPSC KAS Prelims 2023 - General Studies Paper 1 (Solved with Explanations)

Question 1

Which Article of the Constitution grants special status to the Kalyana-Karnataka region?

Accepted Answer

Article 371 (J)

Answer

Article 370

Answer

Article 371 (A)

Answer

Article 371 (D)

Question 2

In which year was the famous 'Shivanasamudra' Hydroelectric Project commissioned in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

1902

Answer

1911

Answer

1924

Answer

1895

Question 3

Who were the first two recipients of the 'Karnataka Ratna' award?

Accepted Answer

Kuvempu and Dr. Rajkumar

Answer

Dr. Rajkumar and S. Nijalingappa

Answer

Kuvempu and B. G. L. Swamy

Answer

Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar and Kuvempu

Question 4

Which economic sector contributes the largest share to India's GDP?

Accepted Answer

Services Sector

Answer

Agriculture Sector

Answer

Manufacturing Sector

Answer

Mining

Question 5

Which Chief Minister is credited with implementing the landmark Panchayat Raj Act in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

Ramakrishna Hegde

Answer

D. Devaraj Urs

Answer

S. Nijalingappa

Answer

S. Bangarappa

Question 6

Who is the Ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister of India

Answer

Union Finance Minister

Answer

President of India

Answer

RBI Governor

Question 7

In which district of Karnataka is 'Bandipur National Park' located?

Accepted Answer

Chamarajanagar

Answer

Mysuru

Answer

Kodagu

Answer

Mandya

Question 8

Which index does the Reserve Bank of India primarily use to measure inflation?

Accepted Answer

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Answer

Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

Answer

Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

Answer

GDP Deflator