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KPSC JE Exam Paper 1 - English

Duration: 90 Β· Questions: 100 Β· Max Marks: 100 Β· Language: 3

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General Knowledge

1
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
2
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A.Ministry of Finance 
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
3
Devaluation of a currency means
  1. A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
  2. B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
  3. C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
  4. D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
4
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
            1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
            2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
            3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 2
  4. D.1,2 and 3
5
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
  1. A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
  2. B.Indira Mahila Yojna
  3. C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
  4. D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
6
What is Net National Product
  1. A.the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
  2. B.the money value of annual service generation in the economy
  3. C.the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
  4. D.The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
7
National income is the 
  1. A.net national product at market price
  2. B.net national product at factor cost
  3. C.net domestic product at market price
  4. D.net domestic product at factor cost
8
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
  1. A.financial system            
  2. B.tax system
  3. C.patents and copyrights  
  4. D.Public sector undertakings
9
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
  1. A.2nd plan
  2. B.3rd plan
  3. C.5th plan
  4. D.6th plan
10
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
  1. A.sales tax           
  2. B.custom tax
  3. C.excise tax         
  4. D.income tax
11
The state of Karnataka lies in........... region of India.
  1. A.North east
  2. B.South east
  3. C.North west
  4. D.South west
12
. Karnataka shares its boundaries with
  1. A.Tamil Nadu
  2. B.Madhya Pradesh
  3. C.Odisha
  4. D.West Bengal
13
The state of Karnataka took birth in
  1. A.August 15,1927
  2. B.November 30,1945
  3. C.August 15,1947
  4. D.November 1,1956
14
Total number of districts at present is
  1. A.30
  2. B.40
  3. C.50
  4. D.60
15
Official language of the state of Karnataka is
  1. A.Telgu
  2. B.English
  3. C.Tamil
  4. D.Karnanada and English
16
Pick the odd one out among the following:
  1. A.Yakshagana
  2. B.Asian elephant
  3. C.Indian Roller
  4. D.Sunflower
17
The following is state is state symbol of Karnataka
  1. A.Lotus
  2. B.Sunflower
  3. C.Jasmine
  4. D.Rose
18
On June 5,2016 revenue minister of the following state resigned over corruption charges.
  1. A.Karnataka
  2. B.Maharashtra
  3. C.Goa
  4. D.Madhya Pradesh
19
Along with kaveri the other major river system of Karnataka is
  1. A.Ganga
  2. B.Krishna
  3. C.Mahanadi
  4. D.Yamuna
20
One of the following is not the tributary of Kaveri
  1. A.Hewavati
  2. B.Kabiri
  3. C.Lakshuana
  4. D.Bhima
21
One of following is not a tributary of Keveri
  1. A.Laleshmana
  2. B.Vedavathi
  3. C.Malaprabha
  4. D.Tungbhadra
22
Most of the rivers flow out of Krishna.
  1. A.Eastward
  2. B.Westward in Bay of Bengal
  3. C.Nothward
  4. D.Southward
23
Kastri Viswanatha temple at Pattadakal is a UNESCO world Heritage site. It was build by kings of the
  1. A.Chalukya Empire
  2. B.Rashtrakuta Empire
  3. C.Nando Empire
  4. D.Mauryan Empire
24
Mollikarbuna Temple in Karnataka was built by the kings of
  1. A.Chalukya Empire
  2. B.Rashrtrakuta Empire
  3. C.Handa Empire
  4. D.Mauryan Empire
25
Prior to the 3rd century ....... most of Karnataka formed part of the
  1. A.Chelukya Empire
  2. B.Rashtrakutia  Empire
  3. C.Nanda Empire
  4. D.Mauryan Empire
26
The Leadsman Dynasty had its capital at
  1. A.Mauryan Empire
  2. B.Satavahna
  3. C.Kadambas
  4. D.Mayurshrama
27
The State of Karnataka was originally called
  1. A.Mysore
  2. B.Bangalor
  3. C.Mangalore
  4. D.Curg
28
Mayusharma founded this native kingdom with capital at Banavari.The kingdom is
  1. A.Western Ganga Dynasty
  2. B.Kadamba Dynasty
  3. C.Ashuita Empire
  4. D.None of the above
29
The Western Ganga Dynasty used the following language in administration.
  1. A.Hindi
  2. B.Marathi
  3. C.Telugu
  4. D.Kannada
30
Sola fighting the lion was the embhem of
  1. A.Hoysala Empire
  2. B.Badami Chalulisas
  3. C.Rashrakuta Empire
  4. D.Chola Empire
31
In terms of land area ,the state of Karnataka is ranked at
  1. A.11th place
  2. B.9th place
  3. C.7th place
  4. D.5th place
32
In terms of Population ,Karnataka is ranked at
  1. A.5th place
  2. B.6th place
  3. C.7th place
  4. D.8th place
33
To the west of Karnataka lies
  1. A.Bay of Bengal
  2. B.Indian Queen
  3. C.Arabian sea
  4. D.All of these
34
The samba dynasty had its capital at
  1. A.Mysore
  2. B.Banawar’s
  3. C.Talalead
  4. D.Manglore
35
Hoysala Empire covered areas of today’s
  1. A.Andhra Pradesh
  2. B.Tamil Nadu
  3. C.Karnataka
  4. D.All of the above
36
Tipu Sultan played an important rate in the history of Karnataka during the
  1. A.17th century
  2. B.18th century
  3. C.19 century
  4. D.20th century
37
Karnataka experienced a major geopolitical shift with the fall of
  1. A.Vijaynagar Empire
  2. B.Bijapur Sultuante
  3. C.Holysala Rule
  4. D.Chatukya Empire
38
Vijaynagaram empire had its capital at
  1. A.Bellary
  2. B.Husapattany
  3. C.Mysore
  4. D.Basavadi
39
Tipu Sultan died is the year
  1. A.1599
  2. B.1699
  3. C.1799
  4. D.1801
40
Isalmic influence in Karnataka came with the fall of
  1. A.Tipu Sultan’s Empire
  2. B.Vijayangava empire
  3. C.Bahawavi rulers
  4. D.Bijapur rulers
41
Tipu Sultan of the Mysore kingdout fought ferociously with
  1. A.Hindu empires
  2. B.Sultanates
  3. C.British rulers
  4. D.All of these
42
Nisam of .......... ruled over parts of northern Karnataka
  1. A.Mysore
  2. B.Bellary
  3. C.Hyderabad
  4. D.None of the above
43
Mysore was incorporated in the British raj after the death of Tipu Sultan in the year.
  1. A.1699
  2. B.1799
  3. C.1801
  4. D.1810
44
Mysore become a part of independent India in the year
  1. A.1947
  2. B.1948
  3. C.1950
  4. D.1956
45
Maharta Jayachama Rajendra Wodeyar served as Mysore’s Rajpramlikh until the  year
  1. A.1956
  2. B.1970
  3. C.1975
  4. D.1980
46
Indian Emblems has three lions. Karnataka state emblem has
  1. A.One lions
  2. B.Two lions
  3. C.Three lions
  4. D.Four lions
47
The official tree symbol of Karnataka is
  1. A.Peepal
  2. B.Neem
  3. C.Sandalwood
  4. D.Mango
48
The official dance symbol of state in
  1. A.Yakshagana
  2. B.Ddisi
  3. C.Sherajntyam
  4. D.Tandava
49
The highest plunge waterfall of India is situated in Karnatka, its name is
  1. A.Revati
  2. B.Kaveri
  3. C.Jog Falls
  4. D.Krishna
50
an Important role in development of industry and manufacturing in Karnataka has been played by
  1. A.Jamshedjee Tata
  2. B.Krishnakant Birla
  3. C.MukeshAmbani
  4. D.Sir Mokshagundav Visvervaraya
51
Jog Waterfalls are formed by river
  1. A.Kaveri
  2. B.Narmada
  3. C.Krishna
  4. D.Sharavath
52
Bulk of State of Karnataka is in
  1. A.Costal regions of Karavati
  2. B.Malennadu region of western state
  3. C.Plains of the deccan plateu
  4. D.None of the above
53
The new part of the Bayaluseeama region is the second largest land region is in India.
  1. A.Northern
  2. B.Southern
  3. C.Eastern
  4. D.Western
54
The highest point in Karnataka is the Mullaynigiri Hills .This is in
  1. A.Chickmagalur district
  2. B.Bagalkote
  3. C.Bengelure rural
  4. D.Vijayanagar
55
One of the following is not a river that flows through Karnataka
  1. A.Narmada
  2. B.Kaveri
  3. C.Krishana
  4. D.Sharavathi
56
About 60% of Karnataka consists of the-
  1. A.Archean complex
  2. B.Deccan trappean
  3. C.Intertrappean deposits
  4. D.Alluvial deposits
57
Mansoon season in Karnataka is between
  1. A.January ,February
  2. B.June to September
  3. C.October to December
  4. D.March to May
58
Mateorologically, Karnataka is  divided in ............. zones
  1. A.Three
  2. B.Tea
  3. C.Eifteen
  4. D.One
59
The heaviest rainfall in Karnataka takes place in
  1. A.coastial region
  2. B.north interior
  3. C.south interior
  4. D.hilly region
60
The highest recorded temperature in Karnataka has been in the districts of
  1. A.Pridar
  2. B.Bagallcote
  3. C.Raichur
  4. D.Udulcis
61
Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states ?
  1. A.Assam
  2. B.Himachal Pradesh
  3. C.Punjab
  4. D.Tamil Nadu
62
Which of the following statements is true ?
Statement I: Indian techniques such as Rasa and Bhawa in classical dances have their origins in Bharatmuni's Natyashastra.
Statement II: Bharatanatyam has its origin in Odisha.
  1. A.Only Statement II is true
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. C.Neither Statement I nor Statement II is true
  4. D.Only Statement I is true
63
Padma Bhushan, Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam is renowned for having trained hundreds of students in which of the following dance forms ?
  1. A.Kuchipudi
  2. B.Odissi
  3. C.Bharatnatyam
  4. D.Kathak
64
As an exponent of Khayal, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi belonged to which music Gharana ?
  1. A.Agra
  2. B.Benaras
  3. C.Kirana
  4. D.Gwalior
65
Which state gives the annual award Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra ?
  1. A.Karnataka
  2. B.Odisha
  3. C.Tamil Nadu
  4. D.Manipur
66

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

  1. A.Malik Muhammad Joyce
  2. B.Raskhan
  3. C.Rich Khusrow
  4. D.Rich Hasan
67
What was the real name of Amir Khusro?
  1. A.Muhammad Hasan
  2. B.Muhammad Hussain
  3. C.Muhammad Khusrow
  4. D.Muhammad Mine
68
Who is considered the founder of the Sufi movement in India?
  1. A.Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Aunty
  2. B.Nizamuddin Awliya
  3. C.muinuddin Chishti
  4. D.Naseeruddin Mahmud
69
Education has given consciousness.
  1. A.Devotion of
  2. B.Knowledge of
  3. C.recidivism of
  4. D.Sufi Don't of
70
The name of the sitar magician is known all over the world for his music.
  1. A.Thyagaraja
  2. B.Tansen
  3. C.Rahim Sen
  4. D.Purandar Slave
71
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
  1. A.badminton
  2. B.basketball
  3. C.football
  4. D.archery
72
What is the national game of the United States of America ?
  1. A.water polo
  2. B.Rugby
  3. C.Polo
  4. D.baseball
73
What is considered the national game of India ?
  1. A.Field hockey
  2. B.cricket
  3. C.Chess
  4. D.Kabaddi
74
The national game of Türkiye is….
  1. A.horse racing
  2. B.wrestling
  3. C.Handball
  4. D.basketball
75
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
  1. A.1946
  2. B.1947
  3. C.1948
  4. D.1950
76
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
  1. A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  2. B.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. C.Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
77
The idea of the Constituent Assembly was first put forward by:
  1. A.Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B.M.N. Roy
  3. C.Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
78
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India was proposed in:
  1. A.1942
  2. B.1945
  3. C.1946
  4. D.1947
79
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
  1. A.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  2. B.Swami Vivekananda
  3. C.Rabindranath Tagore
  4. D.Mahatma Gandhi
80
Which classical dance form is associated with Tamil Nadu ?
  1. A.Kathak
  2. B.Kuchipudi
  3. C.Bharatanatyam
  4. D.Odissi
81
Which of the following is a famous festival of Kerala ?
  1. A.Pongal
  2. B.Onam
  3. C.Baisakhi
  4. D.Makar Sankranti
82
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' ?
  1. A.Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  2. B.Sarojini Naidu
  3. C.Rabindranath Tagore
  4. D.Subramania Bharati
83
What is the study of ethics primarily concerned with ?
  1. A.Economic behavior
  2. B.Human values and moral principles
  3. C.Physical health
  4. D.Political systems
84
Which of the following is a branch of ethics that deals with the philosophical study of morality ?
  1. A.Metaphysics
  2. B.Aesthetics
  3. C.Normative ethics
  4. D.Epistemology
85
Which ethical theory focuses on the consequences of actions to determine right from wrong ?
  1. A.Deontology
  2. B.Virtue ethics
  3. C.Utilitarianism
  4. D.Ethical egoism
86
Who is the philosopher known for the development of deontological ethics ?
  1. A.Aristotle
  2. B.John Stuart Mill
  3. C.Immanuel Kant
  4. D.Jeremy Bentham
87
Which is the longest river in India?
  1. A.Yamuna
  2. B.Ganges
  3. C.Brahmaputra
  4. D.Godavari
88
The Western Ghats are also known as:
  1. A.Sahyadris
  2. B.Vindhyas
  3. C.Satpuras
  4. D.Aravallis
89
Which river is known as the β€˜Sorrow of Bihar’?
  1. A.Ganges
  2. B.Kosi
  3. C.Son
  4. D.Gandak
90
Which mountain range separates Northern India from Southern India?
  1. A.Aravallis
  2. B.Vindhyas
  3. C.Eastern Ghats
  4. D.Himalayas
91
Which city hosted the launch of Capital Radio in 1973?
  1. A.Manchester
  2. B.London
  3. C.Birmingham
  4. D.Glasgow
92
The brand "Flora," introduced in 1964, is associated with which product?
  1. A.Cheese
  2. B.Margarine
  3. C.Yogurt
  4. D.Bread
93
Which Caribbean country, where French is widely spoken, is considered the home of voodoo?
  1. A.Jamaica
  2. B.Haiti
  3. C.Martinique
  4. D.Guadeloupe
94
In the 1984 film "The Bounty," which character was portrayed by Anthony Hopkins?
  1. A.Fletcher Christian
  2. B.William Bligh
  3. C.James Cook
  4. D.Edward Edwards
95
Pre-eclampsia is a medical condition that typically develops after how many weeks of pregnancy?
  1. A.12 weeks
  2. B.20 weeks
  3. C.28 weeks
  4. D.36 weeks
96
Which future Labor prime minister served as mayor of Stepney in 1919?
  1. A.Harold Wilson
  2. B.Clement Attlee
  3. C.James Callaghan
  4. D.Ramsay MacDonald
97
Which acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce salt and water?
  1. A.Sulfuric acid
  2. B.Nitric acid
  3. C.Hydrochloric acid
  4. D.Acetic acid
98
Emma Watson is the ambassador for which Italian fashion house's perfume "Paradoxes’"?
  1. A.Gucci
  2. B.Prada
  3. C.Versace
  4. D.Dolce & Gabbana
99
"Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened" is a 2016 documentary about which Stephen Sondheim musical that was initially unsuccessful?
  1. A.Into the Woods
  2. B.Merrily We Roll Along
  3. C.Company
  4. D.Follies
100
Which country is the host of the biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS?
  1. A.France
  2. B.Greece
  3. C.Australia
  4. D.India
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