11. Which ancient copper plate, dating to 338 CE, was discovered in Bellary district, Karnataka?
[A] Halasi copper plate
[B] Hirahadagalli copper plate
[C] Halmidi copper plate
[D] Kurugodu copper plate
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Correct Answer: B [Hirahadagalli copper plate]
Notes:
The Hirahadagalli copper plate (338 CE) of Sivaskandavarman found in Bellary is among the earliest Pallava charters; written in Prakrit, it records land grants in the Deccan.
12. Which dynasty rose to prominence in Karnataka during the decline of the Vishnukundinas in the 6th century?
[A] Rashtrakutas
[B] Chalukyas
[C] Gangas
[D] Hoysalas
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Correct Answer: B [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Badami Chalukyas emerged in Karnataka during the 6th century as the Vishnukundinas declined, led by rulers like Pulakeshin II.
13. Which deity’s linga is enshrined in the sanctum of the Doddabasappa Temple in Karnataka?
[A] Shiva
[B] Vishnu
[C] Brahma
[D] Surya
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Correct Answer: A [Shiva]
Notes:
The Doddabasappa Temple features a Shiva linga in its sanctum, characteristic of Western Chalukya architecture in Karnataka.
14. Which goddess is worshipped during the Svarna Gauri Vrata festival celebrated in Karnataka?
[A] Goddess Lakshmi
[B] Goddess Saraswati
[C] Goddess Gauri (Parvati)
[D] Goddess Durga
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Correct Answer: C [Goddess Gauri (Parvati)]
Notes:
Svarna Gauri Vrata honors Goddess Gauri (Parvati), mother of Ganesha, with turmeric idols and sacred rituals in Karnataka.
15. Which temple from the Chalukyan era is located in Umapur village, Karnataka?
[A] Virupaksha Temple
[B] Mahadeva Temple
[C] Uma Maheshwara Temple
[D] Kailasanatha Temple
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Correct Answer: C [Uma Maheshwara Temple]
Notes:
Uma Maheshwara Temple in Umapur is a 12th-century Chalukyan era temple in Karnataka’s Bidar district.
16. Who was the Indian freedom activist from Uttara Kannada, cousin of Karnataka CM Ramakrishna Hegde, and founder of the Vishwaneedam Trust?
[A] Kittur Rani Chennamma
[B] Allama Prabhu
[C] Basavanna
[D] Mahadevi Tai Doddamane Mahadevi Hegde
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Correct Answer: D [Mahadevi Tai Doddamane Mahadevi Hegde]
Notes:
Mahadevi Tai was a freedom activist from Uttara Kannada, cousin of CM Ramakrishna Hegde, and founder of Vishwaneedam Trust.
17. Who was the first leader of the Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, the annual Carnatic music conference held since 1970?
[A] Vidwan R.K. Padmanabha
[B] Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna
[C] Vidwan B.S. Raja Iyengar
[D] Dr. Mysore Vasudevachar
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Correct Answer: C [Vidwan B.S. Raja Iyengar]
Notes:
Vidwan B.S. Raja Iyengar was the first leader of Karnataka Ganakala Parishat since its inception in 1970.
18. Kanakagiri, a historic town in Karnataka, is named after which saint?
[A] Kanaka Muni
[B] Basava
[C] Ramanujacharya
[D] Shivakumara Swami
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Correct Answer: A [Kanaka Muni]
Notes:
Kanakagiri, also known as Swarnagiri, is named after the saint Kanaka Muni.
19. Who commissioned the construction of the Brahma Jinalaya temple in Lakkundi, Karnataka?
[A] Attimabbe, wife of governor Nagadeva
[B] King Vikramaditya VI
[C] Queen Rudramadevi
[D] Chalukya ruler Tailapa II
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Correct Answer: A [Attimabbe, wife of governor Nagadeva]
Notes:
Built in 1007 CE by Attimabbe, wife of Nagadeva, under Western Chalukyas; notable for Later Chalukya architecture and Jain art.
20. Which temple in Unkal, Hubballi, Karnataka, is renowned for its Kalyana Chalukyan sandhara plan and the presence of a Chaturmukha Linga?
[A] Virupaksha Temple
[B] Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
[C] Chandramauleshwara Temple
[D] Dodda Basappa Temple
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Correct Answer: C [Chandramauleshwara Temple]
Notes:
Chandramauleshwara Temple (11th-12th century) in Unkal features Kalyana Chalukyan sandhara plan with four entrances and Chaturmukha Linga; protected by ASI.
