States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
For all Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exams including KAS, Group A & B, FDA, SDA, and other Karnataka state services.
1. During which of the following period the Sangama dynasty ruled in south India?
[A] 1336–1485 CE
[B] 1485–1503 CE
[C] 1503–1570 CE
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1336–1485 CE]
Notes:
The Sangama dynasty ruled South India from 1336–1485 CE. Founded by brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, they established the Vijayanagara Empire on the Tungabhadra River in present-day Karnataka. Under rulers like Deva Raya II, the empire expanded across southern India, controlling territories from Odisha to Malabar. The dynasty ended in 1485 CE when Narasimha of the Saluva Dynasty seized power. The Sangama period marked the empire’s military peak and cultural flourishing before later decline.
2. Which of the following succeeded Vira Narasimha?
[A] Achyuta Deva Raya
[B] Sada Siva Raya
[C] Aliya Rama Raya
[D] Krishna Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: D [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krisha Deva Raya succeeded his brother Vira Narasimha. Krishna Deva Raya is generally regarded as the greatest of the Vijayanagar kings. The kingdom reached new heights of territorial expansion during his rule.
3. King Albuquerque sent his ambassadors to the court of which of the following Vijayanagar rulers?
[A] Deva Raya II
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya maintained friendly relations with the Portuguese. King Albuquerque also sent his ambassadors to the court of Krishna Deva Raya. He established law and order and dealt with the Portuguese influence in the Deccan region.
4. Which of the following is authored by Pingali Suranna?
- Garuda Puranam
- Prabhavatee Pradyumnamu
- Raghava Pandaveeyam
- Kalapurnodayamu
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Pingali Suranna was the author of the following texts: Garuda Puranam, Prabhavatee Pradyumnamu, Raghava Pandaveeyam and Kalapurnodayamu. He was one of the ‘Astha diggajas’ who adorned the court of Krishna Deva Raya.
5. Hussain Nizam Shah I ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1533-45 CE
[B] 1543-55 CE
[C] 1553-65 CE
[D] 1563-75 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1553-65 CE]
Notes:
Hussain Nizam Shah I ruled from 1553 to 65 CE. Hussain Nizam Shah I believed that it was in the interest of Ahmednagar’s to establish cordial relations with the Portuguese.
6. Which of the following sent an ambassador to the Bijapur court in 1514 CE with expensive gifts?
[A] Shah Ismail Safavi
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Malik Hasan Bahri
[D] Amir Barid
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Correct Answer: A [Shah Ismail Safavi]
Notes:
In 1514 CE, Shah Ismail Safavi of Persia sent ambassador Mirza Ismail to Bijapur with gifts to strengthen ties and promote Shiism, countering Sunni Ottoman influence. This marked an early diplomatic exchange between Persia and the Deccan Sultanates.
7. Which of the following established the Qutb Shahi lineage in 1518 CE?
[A] Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk
[B] Jamshid
[C] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Quli
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Correct Answer: A [Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk]
Notes:
Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518 CE, making Golconda his capital. He was of Turkman descent from Persia, served the Bahmani Sultanate, and later declared independence. He enhanced Golconda’s defenses and water supply, promoting Persian culture in architecture and language.
8. In which year the Battle of Talikota was fought?
[A] 1555
[B] 1560
[C] 1565
[D] 1568
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Correct Answer: C [1565]
Notes:
The battle of Talikota was fought between Sultanates of Deccan and Vijaynagar kingdom on 26 January 1565 AD.
9. Issur is a village in which of the districts of Karnataka?
[A] Raichur
[B] Shimoga
[C] Kodagu
[D] Mandya
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Correct Answer: B [Shimoga]
Notes:
Isuru is a village in Shimoga district of Karnataka state. Issuru attracted national attention when the villagers declared independence of the village from the British government who ruled India at that time.
10. In Karnataka, Krishna River passes through which of the following districts?
[A] Belgaum, Bijapur, Bellary and Gulbarga
[B] Belgaum and Bijapur
[C] Belgaum, Bijapur and Gulbarga
[D] Belgaum, Bijapur, Bellary and Bidar
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Correct Answer: C [Belgaum, Bijapur and Gulbarga]
Notes:
In Karnataka, Krishna river passes through the Belgaum, Bijapur and Gulbarga districts, covering a total distance of 220 km.
