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KPSC (Karnataka)

Karnataka Public Service Commission

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The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) primarily focuses on:
A Industrial waste management
B Sanitation and open defecation elimination in rural areas
C Urban solid waste management
D Ocean pollution control
Correct Answer:  B. Sanitation and open defecation elimination in rural areas
EXPLANATION

Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), launched in 2014, focuses on eliminating open defecation and improving sanitation in rural areas.

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The concept of 'Panchayat Raj' as established by the 73rd Amendment relates to:
A Urban local governance only
B Rural local self-governance at village, block, and district levels
C State legislative assemblies
D Union government administration
Correct Answer:  B. Rural local self-governance at village, block, and district levels
EXPLANATION

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, established a three-tier Panchayat system (village, block, and district) for rural local governance.

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The Right to Information Act, 2005, mandates that public authorities should provide information within:
A 7 days
B 15 days
C 30 days
D 45 days
Correct Answer:  C. 30 days
EXPLANATION

Under RTI Act, 2005, public authorities must provide information within 30 days, extendable to 45 days in exceptional circumstances.

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Which provision of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a national emergency?
A Article 352
B Article 356
C Article 360
D Article 325
Correct Answer:  A. Article 352
EXPLANATION

Article 352 empowers the President to declare a national emergency if the security of India is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.

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Which of the following statements regarding the 15th Finance Commission is correct?
A It determines resource allocation for 5 consecutive financial years
B It is chaired by the Finance Minister
C It has no role in reviewing tax-sharing arrangements
D It makes recommendations only for Union territories
Correct Answer:  A. It determines resource allocation for 5 consecutive financial years
EXPLANATION

Finance Commissions are constituted for a 5-year period to review the allocation of resources between the Centre and States.

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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
A Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
B Right to Property
C Right to Equality
D Right to Constitutional Remedies
Correct Answer:  B. Right to Property
EXPLANATION

Right to Property was removed from fundamental rights by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, and is now a constitutional right under Article 300A.

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The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily located in which region?
A North India
B South India
C Northwestern India and Pakistan
D Eastern India
Correct Answer:  C. Northwestern India and Pakistan
EXPLANATION

The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily located in northwestern India and Pakistan, around the Indus River.

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Who is the current Chief Minister of Karnataka as of 2024-25?
A Siddaramaiah
B B.S. Yediyurappa
C H.D. Kumaraswamy
D D.V. Sadananda Gowda
Correct Answer:  A. Siddaramaiah
EXPLANATION

Siddaramaiah is serving as the Chief Minister of Karnataka since May 2023.

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Which river is the lifeline of Karnataka?
A Krishna River
B Cauvery River
C Tungabhadra River
D Sharavati River
Correct Answer:  B. Cauvery River
EXPLANATION

The Cauvery River is considered the lifeline of Karnataka, originating in the Western Ghats.

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How many districts does Karnataka have as of 2024?
A 29
B 30
C 31
D 32
Correct Answer:  C. 31
EXPLANATION

Karnataka has 31 districts after the formation of Kalasa-Banduri and Vijayapura district divisions.

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