MCQ’s on State Issues

MCQ’s on State Issues

1. Consider the following statements:

1. The Koramangala–Challaghatta (KC) Valley Project aimed at groundwater recharge and drought mitigation through reuse of treated wastewater.
2. The project, funded entirely by the Government of Karnataka, is implemented under the Minor Irrigation Department and utilizes secondary treated wastewater from Bengaluru’s Sewage Treatment Plants.
3. The scheme permits the direct use of treated wastewater for drinking purposes after meeting prescribed quality standards.
4. The project involves filling over 100 interconnected minor irrigation tanks in districts such as Kolar, Chikkaballapura, and Bengaluru Rural, and has significantly improved groundwater levels in parts of Kolar.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Karnataka accounted for nearly 9% of India’s total ransomware cases in 2025–26, as per the Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity (CySecK) report.
2. Government departments, education, and healthcare sectors together faced more than 6.8 million malware attacks in the state.
3. The DDoS attack on Kaveri 2.0 in February 2025 resulted in an estimated daily revenue loss exceeding ₹100 crore.
4. CySecK, established in 2019, is a state initiative collaborating with government, industry, startups, and academia to enhance cybersecurity preparedness.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

 

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The draft policy on ‘Responsible Digital Use Among Students’ has been released by the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare to promote balanced digital habits among students.
2. The policy proposes a complete legal ban on social media use for all individuals below 18 years of age.
3. It was developed in collaboration with institutions such as NIMHANS and the Karnataka State Mental Health Authority.
4. Schools are expected to implement preventive strategies, including digital detox programs and identification of early warning signs of mental health issues.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Two only
2. Three only
3. One only 
4. All Four

Answer: B

 

4. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting new observation tower at Bannerghatta Biological Park was signed between:

1. Karnataka Forest Department and Greater Bengaluru Authority
2. Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Bannerghatta Biological Park
3. Greater Bengaluru Authority and Karnataka Tourism Department
4. Ministry of Environment and Karnataka Forest Department

Answer: B

 

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Karnataka’s first-ever census of natural springs was conducted by the Karnataka Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development Department.
2. A total of 274 springs were identified across all districts of the state, with Belagavi reporting the highest number.
3. The Western Ghats and Malnad region have a higher concentration of springs due to heavy rainfall and geological conditions.
4. Karnataka has one hot spring located at Bendru Theertha in the Dakshina Kannada district.

How many of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

1. Two only
2. Three only
3. All Four 
4. None 

Answer: D

 

6. Consider the following statements:

1. CALM-Brain is India’s first digital database for brain data focused on major psychiatric disorders.
2. It has been developed by the Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind in collaboration with NIMHANS and the National Centre for Biological Sciences.
3. The database covers neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease as its primary focus.
4. The dataset is linked to a stem cell biorepository, enabling research into the biological basis of severe mental illnesses.
5. It is initiated in 2016 as part of the ADBS project, it was funded by the Department of Biotechnology and the Pratiksha Trust.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
2. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
3. 2, 3  and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 

Answer: A

 

7. Consider the following statements:

1. The Karnataka government has provided a 60-day relaxation in the minimum age requirement for admissions to Class 1, LKG, and UKG for the 2026–27 academic year.
2. Under the relaxed rule, children who are at least 5 years and 10 months old by June 1 are eligible for admission to Class 1.
3. The relaxation was introduced as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to standardize school entry age.
4. The earlier rule requiring a minimum age of 6 years by June 1 was introduced in 2022 in alignment with NEP 2020 and the Right to Education (RTE) Act.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 2, 3 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

 

8. Consider the following statements:

1. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation was awarded the SKOCH National Award, 2025 in New Delhi for its “Transparent Recruitment and Training Programme.”
2. The corporation has adopted a technology-driven recruitment system including automated driving tests and online examinations.
3. The recruitment process under this initiative relies entirely on manual document verification to ensure authenticity.
4. Digital document verification has been introduced to improve efficiency and security in the recruitment process.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

9. Consider the following statements:

1. Under the UDAN scheme, ₹146.89 crore has been spent to operationalize regional airports in Karnataka as of October 31, 2025.
2. A total of seven airports, including Bidar, Mysuru, Hubballi, and Shivamogga, have been functionalized under the scheme in the state.
3. Airports such as Vidyanagar and Bidar are among those operationalized under the scheme in Karnataka.
4. The UDAN scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to improve regional connectivity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

 

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The Karnataka government has constituted a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to strengthen palliative care services in the state.
2. The committee is chaired by the Union Health Secretary and includes only government medical institutions as members.
3. The initiative aligns with the National Programme for Palliative Care and draws inspiration from the community-based model followed in Kerala.
4. Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology acts as the nodal center, and the panel includes representatives from NGOs such as Pallium India and Karunashraya Trust.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

 

11. Consider the following statements:

1. The Karnataka Transport Department is integrating Pollution Under Control (PUC) records with the national VAHAN portal to address issues related to out-of-state fines.
2. The integration applies to all PUC certificates issued from April 1, 2026, while older certificates cannot be linked due to technical limitations.
3. Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, driving without a valid PUC certificate attracts a penalty of ₹1,000.
4. The initiative is expected to streamline enforcement and prevent duplication of penalties across states.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

12. Consider the following statements:

1. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation received the World HRD Congress Award 2026 under the “Best in Training and Organisation Development” category.
2. The award ceremony was held in Kochi, Kerala.
3. The training programmes of KSRTC are limited only to simulator-based driving techniques.
4. The training initiatives include fuel efficiency, refresher courses, accident-free driving, and road safety awareness.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1, 3 and 4 only
2. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

 

13. Consider the following statements:

1. Karnataka ranks second in India in terms of GST collections, following Maharashtra.
2. The state recorded a GST collection of ₹1.58 lakh crore with an 11.6% growth over the previous financial year.
3. GST rate rationalisation resulted in a revenue loss of ₹10,000 crore for Karnataka in 2025–26.
4. The state anticipates further revenue loss due to GST changes in 2026–27.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Two only
2. Three only
3. All Four 
4. One only 

Answer: C

 

14. Consider the following statements:

1. The Yettinahole Drinking Water Project aimed at diverting water from the west-flowing streams from Western Ghats to water-scarce regions of the Netravathi river basin.
2. The project primarily seeks to provide drinking water to nearly 75 lakh people in the arid regions of Karnataka.
3. This project benefits seven drought-prone districts such as Kolar, Chickballapur, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Bengaluru Rural, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan.
4. The project is designed mainly for hydroelectric power generation in coastal Karnataka.

How many of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

1. Two only
2. Three only
3. All Four 
4. All are correct 

Answer: D

 

15. Consider the following statements regarding the Namo Drone Didi Yojana (NDDY):

1. Karnataka has trained the highest number of women SHG members as drone pilots in India.
2. Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh rank second and third respectively under the scheme.
3. Koppal district, Kalaburagi district, and Mandya district are the top three performing districts in the state.
4. The scheme aims to empower women SHGs, improve farming efficiency using drones, enhance crop yields, and break traditional stereotypes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

 

16. Consider the following statements regarding kidney paired exchange transplant guidelines in Karnataka:

1. Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 explicitly permits multi-pair kidney swap transplants involving more than two donor-recipient pairs.
2. Karnataka allowed multi-pair kidney swaps based on the absence of prohibition in law, supported by the 2025 Supreme Court judgment in Indian Society of Organ Transplantation vs. Union of India.
3. Every donor in a swap must be a near relative of their original intended recipient, and incompatibility must be medically documented.
4. Approval for multi-pair swaps is granted by hospital-level committees without involvement of any state authority.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

 

17. Consider the following statements regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India:

1. Karnataka is the largest hub in India for EV public charging stations installed by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
2. Out of the total EV charging stations installed by OMCs in India, a majority are operational.
3. Under the FAME-II Scheme, the amount released for EV charging infrastructure is less than the amount sanctioned.
4. The PM E-DRIVE Scheme has allocated funds for EV charging infrastructure, but no funds have been released so far.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. 1, 3 and 4 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 2 and 4 only

Answer: C

 

18. Consider the following statements regarding Karnataka’s groundwater status as per the Groundwater assessment report, 2025:

1. The overall groundwater extraction in Karnataka declined from 68.44% in 2024 to 66.49% in 2025, indicating improved sustainability.
2. The annual groundwater recharge capacity increased from 18.74 BCM to 19.28 BCM during the same period.
3. The reduction in domestic groundwater extraction is mainly due to improved access to surface water under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
4. The improvement in groundwater conditions is solely due to good rainfall, with no role of policy interventions or conservation measures.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

 

19. Consider the following statements regarding hydropower generation in Karnataka:

1. Karnataka Power Corporation Limited recorded its highest-ever hydropower generation in 2025–26, surpassing the previous year’s output.
2. The increase in hydropower output is solely attributed to favorable rainfall conditions.
3. The Sharavati and Varahi valleys together contributed a major share of the total generation, with Sharavati exceeding its target output.
4. The Varahi Hydroelectric Project not only exceeded its target but also surpassed its previous record generation.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. 1, 3 and 4 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

KEY ANSWERS

01). A

02). C 

03). B

04). B

05). D

06). A 

07). C

08). A

09). B

10). C

11). A

12). B

13). C

14). D

15). D

16). A

17). C

18). B

19). A