States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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1. Areas of which of the following current states did not come under control of Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [ Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529) was a statesman, administrator and patron of arts. He united almost south India by bringing areas of modern Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala and Odisha under his control.
2. Which of these Deccan Sultanates did not participate in the Battle of Talikota (Rakkasagi–Tangadagi) against the Vijaya Nagar empire?
[A] Ahmadnagar
[B] Bijapur
[C] Bidar
[D] Berar
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Correct Answer: D [Berar]
Notes:
The Battle of Talikota (Rakkasagi-Tangadagi) was fought against Vijayanagara Empire by the Deccan sultanates. This alliance included rulers from Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Bidar, and Golkonda. Berar Sultanate, however, was not part of this alliance. The battle happened in late January 1565, changing the course of history in Southern India.
3. Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It is expected to become a Tiger Reserve soon. Once it becomes a Tiger Reserve, the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka will be home to three tiger reserves with two more reserves already there viz. Bandipur and Biligiri Ranganatha Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve within its territorial limits. At present, Karnataka has five Tiger reserves viz. Nagarahole, Bhadra, Anshi-Dandeli, Bandipur and BRT Tiger Reserves.
4. What were the different types of forts that were present during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
1) Giridurga
2) Sthaladurga
3) Jaladurga
4) Vanadurga
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
During the rule of the Vijayanagar empire, there were seven walls of fortification built around the city. The Rayavachakamu which is written by one of the governors of Krishna Deva Raya on his campaigns, mentions four kinds of forts: Giridurga (hill fort), Sthaladurga (land fort), Jaladurga (water fort) and Vanadurga (forest fort).
5. Abdulla-bin-Kaiser was brought from Iran during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Ahmah Shah Wali
[B] Hasan Gangu
[C] Humayun Shah
[D] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmah Shah Wali]
Notes:
Ahmad Shah Wali promoted arts and culture, bringing Iranian artisans like Abdulla-bin-Kaiser, a Bidriware master, to Bidar, a cultural hub. He supported Sufism and constructed several Sufi shrines, fostering cultural development in the Deccan.
6. Ahmed Bahri Nizarn Shah was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Hussain Nizam Shah I
[B] Burhan Nizarn Shah I
[C] Murtuza I
[D] Burhan U
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Correct Answer: B [Burhan Nizarn Shah I]
Notes:
Ahmed Bahri Nizarn Shah was succeeded by his young son named Burhan Nizarn Shah I. Burhan Nizarn Shah I helped by his able commanders to protect the kingdom against the Imad Shahis of Berar and the Adil Shahis of Bijapur. The bone of contention was Sholapur.
7. Ibrahim Adil Shah showed leanings towards which of the following sects of Muslim religion?
1) Shiism
2) Sunni
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah restored Shiism in Bijapur. On the contrary, Ibrahim Adil Shah showed leanings towards Sunni Islam and adopted a pro-Dakhni stand by giving military and court appointments to Dakhnis.
8. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Qutub Shahis?
1. Provincial units such as taraft and parganas were granted in the form of jagirs to the amirs and wazirs of the royal court.
2. The jagirdar acted as an absentee landlord who stayed in the capital and his were nominees known as hawaldars and thanedars.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
In the Qutub Shahi dynasty, jagirs were granted to amirs and wazirs, who often resided in the capital while hawaldars and thanedars managed them. The dynasty promoted Persian culture and contributed to Deccani Urdu. Notable constructions include Golconda Fort and Charminar.
9. Which of the following hosts the “National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development (NCCCR&D)” which was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Science & Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan in Bengaluru on September 16, 2019?
[A] Raman Research Institute
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
[C] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
[D] Indian Institute of Science
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Correct Answer: D [Indian Institute of Science]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Science-Bengaluru hosts the “National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development (NCCCR&D)” which was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Science & Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan on September 16, 2019. NCCCR&D is a national consortium on clean coal research and development led by the Indian Institute of Science with IIT- Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati, Bombay, and Hyderabad as partners.
10. Who introduced sericulture in Mysore?
[A] Hyder Ali
[B] Tipu Sultan
[C] Chikka Devaraja
[D] Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
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Correct Answer: B [Tipu Sultan]
Notes:
Tipu Sultan introduced sericulture in Mysore on a large scale and maintained records about the cultivation of sericulture.
