States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams

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1. During which of the following period the Saluva 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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2. Who was the author of Manucharitam?
[A] Achyuta Deva Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Gangadevi
[D] Allasani Peddanna

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3. Saluva Narasimha was imprisoned in 1490 CE by which of the following?
[A] King of Chittor
[B] King of Orissa
[C] King of Awadh
[D] None of the above

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4. Parvathi temple is located at which of the following places?
[A] Tiruchirapalli
[B] Chidambaram
[C] Vellore
[D] Madurai

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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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6. Which of the following statements are correct regarding architecture in the Bahmani dynasty?
1. Mixed cultural influences led to the evolution of a style that was a harmonious blend of both Hindu and Islamic.
2. The Bahmani architecture in the Deccan is marked by its distinct originality and independence of style.
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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7. Fathullah Imad Shah was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Alauddin Imad Shah
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Darya
[D] None of the above

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8. Which of the following was the son and successor of Ibrahim Qutb Shah?
[A] Muhammad Quli
[B] Muhammad Qutb Shah
[C] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[D] Subhan

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9. In March 2019, which state got defeated by Karnataka in the final match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Telangana

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10. What was the theme of the fourth edition of the Internet of Things (IoT) India Congress 2019 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka in August 2019?
[A] Mainstreaming the Internet of Things
[B] Mainstreaming the 5G Revolution
[C] Mainstreaming the Digital India
[D] Mainstreaming the Internet for All

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