KPSC MCQs
The KPSC exam is conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various administrative and government officer positions in the state of Karnataka. It is one of the most important state-level competitive examinations for candidates who aspire to build a career in civil services and government administration. The KPSC MCQs section is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by practicing structured multiple-choice questions based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus.
This section includes practice questions covering important subjects such as general studies, Indian history, geography, polity, economics, science, and current affairs. The MCQs are carefully created to reflect the type of questions commonly asked in KPSC preliminary examinations and other state government recruitment tests.
For beginners, this quiz section helps build a clear understanding of the exam structure and the level of questions typically asked in the KPSC exam. For serious aspirants, regular practice helps improve analytical thinking, conceptual clarity, and time management skills required to perform well in competitive examinations.
Consistent practice with KPSC MCQs helps candidates evaluate their preparation and identify important topics that require improvement. Whether you are starting your preparation or revising key subjects, this section provides a valuable resource to support effective preparation for Karnataka state government examinations.
Q1. What does KPSC stand for?
A. Karnataka Public Service Commission
B. Kerala Public Service Commission
C. Karnataka Police Service Commission
D. Karnataka Public Selection Council
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Q2. KPSC conducts recruitment for which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Q3. Where is the headquarters of KPSC located?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q4. Under which article of the Constitution are State Public Service Commissions established?
A. Article 315
B. Article 324
C. Article 280
D. Article 356
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Q5. Which exam is conducted by KPSC for administrative services?
A. KAS Exam
B. SSC CGL
C. UPSC Civil Services
D. IBPS PO
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Q6. What is the first stage of KPSC recruitment?
A. Preliminary exam
B. Main exam
C. Interview
D. Training
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Q7. Which stage follows the preliminary exam in KPSC recruitment?
A. Main exam
B. Interview
C. Training
D. Document verification
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Q8. Which stage evaluates personality in KPSC recruitment?
A. Interview
B. Preliminary exam
C. Main exam
D. Written test
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Q9. Which subject includes Indian polity in KPSC exams?
A. General Studies
B. Physics
C. Chemistry
D. Biology
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Q11. Which city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Pune
D. Chennai
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Q12. Which river is the longest in Karnataka?
A. Krishna
B. Kaveri
C. Tungabhadra
D. Sharavati
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Q13. Which river originates in Karnataka and flows into Tamil Nadu?
A. Kaveri
B. Ganga
C. Godavari
D. Narmada
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Q14. Which city is famous for Mysore Palace?
A. Mysuru
B. Bengaluru
C. Hubli
D. Mangaluru
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Q15. Which dance form originated in Karnataka?
A. Yakshagana
B. Kathak
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Odissi
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Q16. Which festival is widely celebrated in Karnataka?
A. Mysuru Dasara
B. Onam
C. Bihu
D. Pongal
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Q17. Which wildlife sanctuary is located in Karnataka?
A. Bandipur National Park
B. Kaziranga
C. Gir
D. Jim Corbett
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Q18. Which city is known for coffee plantations in Karnataka?
A. Chikkamagaluru
B. Hubli
C. Mysuru
D. Belagavi
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Q19. Which dam is built on the Kaveri river?
A. Krishna Raja Sagara Dam
B. Bhakra Dam
C. Tehri Dam
D. Hirakud Dam
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Q20. Which Karnataka city is known for sandalwood?
A. Mysuru
B. Hubli
C. Belagavi
D. Mangaluru
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Q21. Which caves are located in Karnataka?
A. Badami Caves
B. Ajanta Caves
C. Elephanta Caves
D. Ellora Caves
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Q22. Which Karnataka city hosts Infosys headquarters?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q23. Which port city is located in Karnataka?
A. Mangaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q24. Which Karnataka city is famous for silk industry?
A. Ramanagara
B. Hubli
C. Belagavi
D. Ballari
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Q25. Which Karnataka district is known for Hampi ruins?
A. Vijayanagara
B. Mysuru
C. Belagavi
D. Tumakuru
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Q26. Which empire built Hampi monuments?
A. Vijayanagara Empire
B. Maurya Empire
C. Gupta Empire
D. Chola Empire
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Q27. Which Karnataka city is famous for Udupi cuisine?
A. Udupi
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q28. Which Karnataka district is famous for Jog Falls?
A. Shivamogga
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q30. Which Karnataka city is famous for ISRO headquarters?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q31. Which Karnataka district borders Goa?
A. Uttara Kannada
B. Mysuru
C. Tumakuru
D. Mandya
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Q32. Which Karnataka city hosts IIM Bangalore?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q33. Which Karnataka city is known as Garden City?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q34. Which Karnataka district is famous for iron ore mining?
A. Ballari
B. Mysuru
C. Mandya
D. Kodagu
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Q35. Which Karnataka region produces most coffee?
A. Kodagu
B. Mandya
C. Mysuru
D. Belagavi
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Q36. Which Karnataka city hosts National Law School of India University?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q37. Which Karnataka city is famous for Mysore silk sarees?
A. Mysuru
B. Hubli
C. Belagavi
D. Ballari
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Q38. Which Karnataka city hosts HAL headquarters?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mysuru
C. Hubli
D. Belagavi
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Q39. Which commission conducts KPSC exams?
A. Karnataka Public Service Commission
B. UPSC
C. SSC
D. IBPS
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