The public bus transport corporation serving Karnataka’s rural and urban areas:

BMTC
KSRTC
Namma Metro
Private bus operators

The correct answer is: B) KSRTC

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is a public transport corporation serving Karnataka’s rural and urban areas. It is one of the largest state road transport corporations in India. The KSRTC was founded in 1947 and has its headquarters in Bangalore. It operates a fleet of over 15,000 buses and serves over 200 destinations in Karnataka. The KSRTC offers a variety of bus services, including city buses, intercity buses, and long-distance buses. It also operates a number of special services, such as tourist buses and school buses. The KSRTC is a major employer in Karnataka and provides employment to over 50,000 people.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • A) BMTC is the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, which is a public transport corporation serving Bangalore city.
  • C) Namma Metro is the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation, which is a public transport corporation serving Bangalore city by operating a metro rail system.
  • D) Private bus operators are private companies that operate buses in Karnataka.