MCQ’s on State Issues

MCQ’s on State Issues

1. With reference to the Karnataka Scheduled Castes (Sub-Classification) Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill seeks to divide all Scheduled Castes in Karnataka into smaller sub-groups for internal reservation purposes.
2. The constitutional validity for such sub-classification was strengthened by a Supreme Court judgment delivered on August 1, 2024.
3. The sub-classification framework is primarily based on empirical data compiled by Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission.
4. Under the revised internal reservation formula, “left-hand” groups and “right-hand” groups have been allotted equal quota shares within the existing Scheduled Castes reservation.
5. The revised quota matrix increases the total reservation for Scheduled Castes in Karnataka from 15% to 20%.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. I, II, III and IV only
2. I, III and V only
3. II, IV and V only
4. I, II, III, IV and V

Answer: A

 

2. With reference to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board Act, 1964.
2. Its jurisdiction extends across the entire area under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
3. The Board functions entirely through budgetary grants of the Karnataka Government and does not levy user charges.
4. “Jala Doota” is a mobile application through which citizens can submit geo-tagged photographs of water and sewerage complaints.
5. “Antharjala” and “Jalamithra” are consumer-oriented applications associated with borewell NOCs and monitoring of leakages or drainage issues.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: C

 

3. With reference to Kempegowda International Airport, consider the following statements:

1. The airport is named after Kempe Gowda I, who founded Bengaluru.
2. It became Karnataka’s first fully solar-powered airport with the solar project developed by CleanMax Solar.
3. Terminal 2 of the airport was adjudged the world’s best new airport terminal among those opened in 2023.
4. Terminal 2 has received the UNESCO Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Airport award along with a special prize for its interiors.
5. “Bengaluru’s Soul”, unveiled at the airport, is a 16-foot public art sculpture created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

 

4. Assertion (A): The State Finance Commission was established to strengthen the financial position of Panchayats and Municipalities.

Reason (R): Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution mandate the constitution of a State Finance Commission every five years to recommend principles for tax devolution and grants-in-aid to local bodies.

Choose the correct answer using the code below:

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Answer: A

 

5. With reference to the ‘Aditya’ High-Speed Rail Complex, consider the following statements:

1. The complex has been established by BEML in Bengaluru for developing India’s indigenous high-speed rail manufacturing capability.
2. The B-28 high-speed trainset is being developed in collaboration with Integral Coach Factory.
3. The facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies such as robotic laser welding and universal hydraulic jigs.
4. The B-28 trainset is designed for an operational speed exceeding 400 km/hr.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: B

 

6. With reference to Pneumonia, consider the following statements:

1. It is an acute respiratory infection causing inflammation of the lung air sacs (alveoli).
2. It can be transmitted through airborne droplets, surface contact, and blood during childbirth.
3. Children under 5 years and adults above 65 years are among the most vulnerable groups.
4. It remains the single largest identified cause of infant mortality in Karnataka.

How many of the statements given above are NOT correct?

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

Answer: D

 

7. With reference to the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), consider the following statements:

1. The Urban Challenge Fund is a flagship scheme aimed at transforming India’s urban landscape through market-linked and reform-driven infrastructure financing.
2. It is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
3. The scheme operates for the period FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31.
4. The Union Government has allocated ₹1 lakh crore under the Urban Challenge Fund for urban transformation across India.
5. Karnataka is expected to receive a baseline allocation of approximately ₹50,000–55,000 crore under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: B

 

8. With reference to the Pan-IIT Bangalore Summit 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It is organised by the Government of India in collaboration with the Pan IIT Alumni India Association.
2. The summit is centred on the theme of “Technology Sovereignty” aimed at promoting national self-reliance and deep-tech innovation.
3. The summit includes dedicated thematic tracks on AI, semiconductors, defence, energy, mobility, and healthcare.
4. It is organised as a statutory initiative under the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
5. The summit exclusively focuses on cultural and heritage diplomacy rather than technological innovation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

 

9. Consider the following statements regarding the report titled “Why do children fail in Kannada?” :

1. The report is submitted by the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) and recommends making Kannada compulsory as either first or second language in all schools in Karnataka, including CBSE and ICSE institutions.
2. It proposes replacing the three-language formula with a bilingual policy to reduce the academic burden on students.
3. The report suggests reserving at least 25% of private sector jobs in Karnataka for students who studied in Kannada medium up to Class 10.
4. It recommends making Kannada mandatory from Anganwadi and pre-primary levels with emphasis on language-focused learning materials.
5. These recommendations align with the Kannada Language Learning Act, 2015, which mandates Kannada as a compulsory subject from Standards I to X in all schools in Karnataka.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: B

 

10. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Only Bengaluru is included in the plan for Sustainable data parks in Karnataka.
2. Only Mysuru and Mangalore are included in the plan for Sustainable data parks in Karnataka.
3. Only Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangalore are included in the plan for Sustainable data parks in Karnataka.
4. Only Mysuru and Bengaluru are included in the plan for Sustainable data parks in Karnataka.

Answer: C

 

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Satellite Township (GBIST):

1. The project is also known as the Greater Bengaluru Innovation and Tech City (GBIT).
2. It is planned as a ₹18,133-crore “work-live-play” metropolis.
3. The project is designed to serve as Bengaluru’s third Central Business District (CBD) to reduce urban congestion.
4. Around 2,000 acres have been earmarked for AI-driven industries, tech hubs, and innovation centres.
5. It is being developed as India’s first dedicated AI City.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: B

 

12. With reference to the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The Act provides legal recognition and social protection to platform-based gig workers in Karnataka.
2. A dedicated Welfare Fund is financed through a welfare fee levied on aggregator platforms, ranging from 1% to 5% of the payout per transaction.
3. The Act mandates disclosure of algorithmic decision-making systems used by platforms to ensure transparency and fairness.
4. Platforms can deactivate a worker without prior notice if the platform considers the worker’s performance unsatisfactory.
5. Karnataka became the first state in India to launch and operationalize a dedicated digital grievance redressal system for platform-based gig workers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: B

 

13. With reference to the recently launched respiratory health surveillance programme in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

1. The programme has been launched by the Karnataka Home Department to monitor the respiratory health of traffic police and other frontline personnel exposed to urban air pollution.
2. The initiative is an expansion of a two-year respiratory screening project conducted in Bengaluru that covered 3,287 traffic police personnel.
3. The screening project established a direct causal relationship between urban air pollution and chronic respiratory diseases among all screened personnel.
4. The Vaayu Respiratory Foundation has been designated as the primary technical agency for implementing the programme across the state.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

 

14. With reference to the CoE SpaceTech Foundation recently launched in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

1. The CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established as India’s first state-led Centre of Excellence dedicated to Space Technology.
2. The Centre is located in the Aerospace Park in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
3. It has been launched jointly by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) and the Satcom Industry Association (SIA-India).
4. The primary objective of the Centre is to promote basic space science research in universities rather than commercial applications of space technologies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

 

15. Consider the following pairs regarding the ELEVATE Startup Support Programmes of Karnataka:

       Programme                      :                  Objective

1. ELEVATE (General)  :  One-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh for prototype development, market validation and business scaling.
2. ELEVATE Unnati  :  Seed funding support for startups led by SC/ST entrepreneurs.
3. ELEVATE NxT  :  Promotion of handicrafts and traditional industries through cluster-based development.
4. ELEVATE WomEN  :  Acceleration and support for women-led startups
5. ELEVATE Minorities  :  Dedicated support for entrepreneurs from minority communities

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Answer: A

 

16. Consider the following monuments: 

1. Gagan Mahal
2. Anegundi Fort
3. Kumararamana Kumatadurga Fort, 
4. Taj Bawadi
5. Basavakalyan Fort

How many of the above are selected under the Namma Smaraka Initiative:

1. Only Two
2. Only Three
3. Only Four
4. All Five

Answer: D

 

17. Consider the following pairs regarding Karnataka’s initiatives for curbing crimes against women:

       Scheme/Initiative            :               Objective

1. Akka Pade   :    Deployment of women Home Guards to prevent public harassment.
2. Akka Helpline   :    WhatsApp-based support for cybercrime complaints and legal counselling.
3. Santhwana Scheme  :  Hospital-based centres providing medical and legal aid to victims.
4. Gelathi Units  :  24×7 taluk-level support centres for victims of domestic violence.
5. Stairya Nidhi Yojane :  Financial assistance and rehabilitation support for crime victims

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. Only Two
2. Only Three
3. Only Four
4. All Five

Answer: B

 

18. With reference to urban traffic congestion, consider the following statements:

1. According to the TomTom Traffic Index, the global average traffic congestion index has increased from 20% to 25%.
2. The increase in the global average traffic congestion index represents a rise of 5 percentage points.
3. Bengaluru is ranked as the most congested city in the world according to the TomTom Traffic Index.
4. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has cited TomTom Traffic Index data while highlighting urban traffic congestion issues.

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

 

19. Consider the following statements regarding the State Education Policy (SEP) initiative in Karnataka:

1. The Karnataka government has constituted a six-member Cabinet sub-committee to review the State Education Policy (SEP) report.
2. The sub-committee is chaired by G. Parameshwara.
3. The SEP report reviewed by the committee consists of eight volumes.
4. The SEP report was prepared and submitted by Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

 

20. Consider the following statements regarding the proposed ‘Wisdom Valley’ project in Karnataka:

1. The project has been proposed by the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission.
2. Wisdom Valley is planned as a world-class Knowledge City in Bengaluru Airport City near Devanahalli.
3. The estimated cost of the project is ₹1,55,000 crore.
4. The project aims to develop North Bengaluru into a global hub for education, research, and high-tech innovation on the lines of Silicon Valley.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: C

 

21. Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988:

1. In Karnataka, the Act is primarily enforced by the Karnataka Lokayukta.
2. Under the Act a public servant convicted of taking a bribe may face imprisonment ranging from 3 to 7 years along with a fine.
3. The Act deals with criminal misconduct, including misappropriation of property and illicit enrichment.
4. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Karnataka recorded the highest number of registered corruption cases in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

 

22. Consider the following statements regarding the Commercial Asset Management Platform (CAMP):

1. The platform has been launched by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).
2. CAMP is a centralized platform designed to streamline and monitor BMTC’s non-fare revenue streams.
3. The platform primarily focuses on improving revenue generated from commercial assets rather than passenger fares.
4. BMTC operates the urban public bus transport system in Bengaluru.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1

Answer: C

 

23. Consider the following statements regarding Kartavya-KAAMS:

1. Kartavya-KAAMS stands for Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System.
2. The mobile application has been launched by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL).
3. The app is intended to monitor the attendance of permanent teaching and non-teaching staff in government schools.
4. The system has been introduced to strengthen accountability and attendance management within the school education sector.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

 

24. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Bhoo Guarantee’ (Nanna Khata, Nanna Hakku) Scheme of Karnataka:

1. The scheme aims to provide secure and digitized property records to nearly 23 lakh property owners in Bengaluru.
2. Under the scheme, the fee for conversion of B-Khata properties to A-Khata has been reduced from 5% to 2% of the property’s guidance value.
3. Digital e-Khatas issued under the scheme incorporate features such as GPS mapping, Aadhaar linkage, and owner photographs to reduce fraud.
4. Weekly open-house camps are being organized every Saturday across Assembly constituencies to facilitate property-related services and reduce dependence on middlemen.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

 

25. Consider the following statements regarding the Karnataka State Action Plan on Climate Change (KSAPCC):

1. The KSAPCC (2024–2030) is designed to address climate risks in Karnataka while aligning state actions with India’s national climate goals.
2. The plan, led by the Environment Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI), mandates climate targets across 13 state departments.
3. The plan emphasizes centralized climate governance by restricting implementation and monitoring to state-level agencies alone.
4. Key interventions under the plan include drought-resistant crops, artificial aquifer recharge, Western Ghats afforestation, solar grid integration, and localized urban climate action plans.

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

 

26. Consider the following statements regarding Lakkundi:

1. Lakkundi, known in ancient times as Lokkigundi, flourished under the Kalyana Chalukyas and emerged as an important commercial centre with a royal mint (Tankashale).
2. The architectural tradition of Lakkundi represents the Kalyana Chalukya style, a transitional phase between the Badami Chalukya and Hoysala styles, characterized by the use of chloritic schist (soapstone).
3. The Brahma Jinalaya, built by Queen Attimabbe around 1007 CE, is regarded as the oldest Jain shrine in Lakkundi.
4. Lakkundi was exclusively a Shaivite centre and lacks evidence of Jain or Vaishnavite religious traditions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

 

Key Answers

01). A     

02). C

03). A

04). A

05). B

06). D

07). B

08). A

09). B

10). C

11). B

12). B

13). A

14). A

15). A

16). D

17). B

18). A

19). D

20). C

21). A

22). C

23). D

24). D

25). A

26). A