21. A potential benefit of vocational education:

Increased employability
Focus on theoretical knowledge
Limited career options
Irrelevance to industry needs

Detailed SolutionA potential benefit of vocational education:

22. The State Election Commissioner of Karnataka is appointed by the:

Governor
High Court
President
Election Commission of India

Detailed SolutionThe State Election Commissioner of Karnataka is appointed by the:

23. The Sufi saint whose dargah is a popular pilgrimage site in Gulbarga:

Bande Nawaz
Hazrat Nizamuddin
Moinuddin Chishti
Baba Farid

Detailed SolutionThe Sufi saint whose dargah is a popular pilgrimage site in Gulbarga:

24. Which emerging technology has the potential to transform Telangana’s manufacturing sector?

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Internet of Things (IoT)
3D Printing
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich emerging technology has the potential to transform Telangana’s manufacturing sector?

25. An area where Karnataka can potentially improve its HDI:

Reducing income inequality
Improving access to quality education
Expanding healthcare coverage
All of the above

Detailed SolutionAn area where Karnataka can potentially improve its HDI:

26. This metal craft is known for creating intricate utensils, idols, and decorative items:

Dhokra
Bidriware
Brassware
Jute craft

Detailed SolutionThis metal craft is known for creating intricate utensils, idols, and decorative items:

27. The “Vetti Chakiri” system was a form of:

Forced labor
Tax collection
Land tenure system
Religious practice

Detailed SolutionThe “Vetti Chakiri” system was a form of:

28. The traditional livelihood of many Telangana ST communities is based on:

Agriculture
Forest-based activities
Wage labor
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe traditional livelihood of many Telangana ST communities is based on:

29. The Kadamba dynasty was the first indigenous Kannada-speaking kingdom based in:

Banavasi
Badami
Aihole
Manyakheta

Detailed SolutionThe Kadamba dynasty was the first indigenous Kannada-speaking kingdom based in:

30. The intricate geometric patterns of Pochampally Ikat are created through a process called:

Block printing
Tie-and-dye
Embroidery
Weaving

Detailed SolutionThe intricate geometric patterns of Pochampally Ikat are created through a process called: