41. The ‘Kudremukh iron ore controversy’ brought into focus the debate on:

Development vs. Environmental protection
Inter-state border disputes
Land acquisition policies
Mining rights

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kudremukh iron ore controversy’ brought into focus the debate on:

42. The key objective of Karnataka’s Industrial Policy:

Sustainable and inclusive growth
Centralized planning
Protection of domestic industries
Promoting exports only

Detailed SolutionThe key objective of Karnataka’s Industrial Policy:

43. British colonial rule in Telangana left a lasting impact on:

Economy
Infrastructure
Education system
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBritish colonial rule in Telangana left a lasting impact on:

44. Which region of Telangana has unique cropping patterns due to its distinct climate and soil?

Eastern Ghats
Coastal Plains
Deccan Plateau
Northern Plains

Detailed SolutionWhich region of Telangana has unique cropping patterns due to its distinct climate and soil?

45. The process of selling government-owned assets to private entities:

Nationalization
Liberalization
Disinvestment
Privatization

Detailed SolutionThe process of selling government-owned assets to private entities:

46. The period between March and May in Karnataka is characterized by:

Hot and dry weather
Heavy rainfall
Pleasant temperatures
Occasional showers

Detailed SolutionThe period between March and May in Karnataka is characterized by:

47. The Kalyani Chalukyas left their architectural mark on Telangana with temples like:

Alampur temples
Lepakshi temple
Hampi temples
Belur-Halebidu temples

Detailed SolutionThe Kalyani Chalukyas left their architectural mark on Telangana with temples like:

48. The ‘Bhoomi Andolana’ in Karnataka focused on:

Land rights
Environmental conservation
Consumer rights
Prohibition

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Bhoomi Andolana’ in Karnataka focused on:

49. Many palaces and forts of former feudatory states are now:

Heritage sites
Government offices
Abandoned
Private residences

Detailed SolutionMany palaces and forts of former feudatory states are now:

50. The classical dance form that originated in Karnataka:

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Kathakali
Yakshagana

Detailed SolutionThe classical dance form that originated in Karnataka: