Karnataka Quiz

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In 2017, Karnataka declared the Southern Birdwing (Troides minos) as its state butterfly. It is the largest butterfly in India with a wingspan of 140–190 mm and is endemic to South India. Karnataka was the second Indian state after Maharashtra to officially designate a state butterfly.

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Magadi Kere, in Gadag district, is a man-made wetland and key wintering site for Bar-headed Geese migrating from Mongolia. It is designated as a Conservation Reserve to protect this habitat. Other sites like Ranganathittu focus on different species and habitats.

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The Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Ramanagara districts, acts as a wildlife corridor between Bannerghatta National Park and Biligirirangana Hills (BRT) Tiger Reserve. It facilitates elephant and fauna movement and supports genetic flow in the Eastern Ghats-Western Ghats transition zone. The sanctuary also hosts the endangered Grizzled Giant Squirrel along Cauvery river forests.

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Bannerghatta Biological Park, near Bengaluru, was established in 1971 and became a separate biological park in 2002. It was the first in India to create a fenced sanctuary for Asiatic elephants, providing a semi-natural protected environment. It also features India’s first butterfly park. The park serves as an ex-situ conservation center, unlike Bandipur or Nagarhole, which are natural wild corridors.

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The correct match is: A. D.V. Gundappa – Sumathi; B. Mohare Hanumantha Rao – Samyukta Karnataka; C. P.R. Ramaiah – Tainaadu; and D. T.S.R. – Prajavani. These associations reflect their significant contributions to Kannada journalism during the freedom movement and regional literary history.

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Kamsale is a rhythmic folk art from Karnataka’s Old Mysore region. It involves brass cymbals called “Kamsale,” used by devotees of Lord Male Mahadeshwara during performances. The art combines synchronized movements and musical sounds to praise the deity of the Mahadeshwara Hills. It is distinct from Dollu Kunitha, Goravara Kunitha, and Yakshagana in its use of brass cymbals and spiritual focus.

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The Helava community in Karnataka is known for maintaining family histories and genealogies. They perform “Helava Song,” an oral tradition involving narrating ancestral lineages to families, often from a bullock cart or house porch. This preserves handwritten and oral genealogical records across generations.

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Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) was established in 1971. It promotes Karnataka’s tourism and cultural heritage under the tagline “Karnataka: One State, Many Worlds.” KSTDC organizes tours and manages hotels featuring folk arts like Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha. Other listed organizations focus on literature, fine arts, or heritage site management, not tourism promotion.

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The Karnataka Land Reforms Committee of 1957 was chaired by B.D. Jatti. The committee was formed in May 1957 after Karnataka’s unification to suggest land reform laws. It submitted its report in September 1957, influencing the Karnataka Land Reforms Act of 1961. B.D. Jatti later served as Mysore State’s Chief Minister and India’s Vice President.

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Maharaja Sri Krishnarajendra Wodeyar IV of Mysore became the first chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from its establishment. He presided over the first convocation in 1919 and was a co-founder who financially supported the university’s development. He inaugurated the Banaras Engineering College workshop on the same day. He visited Kashi (Varanasi) 16 times during his lifetime, reflecting his spiritual connection to the city.