Karnataka partnered with NPCI and SBI

Current Context: The government of Karnataka has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) & the State Bank of India (SBI).

• They have partnered to launch an ‘e-RUPI’ payment solution.
• The ‘e-RUPI’ payment solution will be launched for students under its scholarship program.
• To redeem the e-RUPI, the institutes will have to scan QR codes or SMS strings which will be displayed by students through an app.
• The ‘e-RUPI’ payment solution will lead to performing cashless and contactless payments in a safe and secure manner.
• The students will be able to make payment of their education fees using the solution.
• The state government will get e-vouchers delivered to the mobiles of eligible students.
• Static part: 
• CM of Karnataka: Basavaraj S Bommai
• Governor of Karnataka: Thawar Chand Gehlot

Question: 

Q.1 Which state partnered with NPCI and SBI to launch the ‘e-RUPI’ payment solution for the students?
a. Karnataka
b. Maharashtra
c. Jharkhand
d. Kerala