States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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1. Virupaksha Raya was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Bukka Raya I
[B] Deva Raya I
[C] Harihara II
[D] Bukka Raya II
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Correct Answer: D [Bukka Raya II]
Notes:
After the death of Harihara II, the throne become disputed between his three sons. Virupaksha Raya succeeded in 1404 CE and ruled for few months before being murdered by his sons. Bukka Raya II succeeded Virupaksha Raya and ruled till 1406 CE.
2. Which of the following Kannada poet was patronized by Achyuta Deva Raya?
[A] Chikkupadhyaya
[B] Chatu Vittalanatha
[C] Devanur Mahadeva
[D] Kumara Vyasa
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Correct Answer: B [Chatu Vittalanatha]
Notes:
Achyuta Deva Raya He patronized the Kannada poet Chatu Vittalanatha, the great singer and composer Purandaradasa who is also considered as the father of Carnatic music and the Sanskrit scholar Rajanatha Dindima II.
3. Which of the following king started the Bahmani expansion towards Berar?
[A] Hasan Gangu
[B] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[C] Humayun Shah
[D] Ahmah Shah Wali
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Correct Answer: B [Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah]
Notes:
Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah who ruled the Bahamani kingdom from 1397 CE to 1422 CE was the most remarkable king of Bahamani kingdom. He started the expansion of Bahmani Kingdom towards Berar by defeating the Gond Raja Narsing Rai of Kherla.
4. During which of the following period Ahmah Shah Wali ruled the Bahamani kingdom?
[A] 1397 CE to 1422 CE
[B] 1358 CE to 1377 CE
[C] 1422 CE to 1435 CE
[D] 1412 CE to 1415 CE
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Correct Answer: C [1422 CE to 1435 CE]
Notes:
Ahmad Shah I also called Ahmed Shah Al Wali Bahamani ruled the bahamani kingdom from 1422 CE to 1435 CE. He succeeded the king Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah after the defeat in 1420 CE.
5. Which of the following treated Hindus with consideration and admitted them to high offices in the kingdom’s administration?
[A] Yusuf Adil Khan
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Ismail Adil Shah
[D] Malik Hasan Bahri
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Correct Answer: C [Ismail Adil Shah]
Notes:
Ismail Adil Shah was the son and successor of Yusuf Adil Khan. He ruled the kingdom of Bijapur from 1510 CE to 1534 CE. He treated Hindus with consideration and admitted them to high offices in the kingdom’s administration.
6. 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.
7. In Karnataka, the prehistoric sites can be found scattered around which of these river valleys?
- Bhima
- Pennar
- Malaprabha
- Krishna
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4 ]
Notes:
Karnataka has many prehistoric period and most of them are found scattered on the river valleys of Krishna, Bhima, Malaprabha, Ghataprabha, Cauvery, Hemavathi, Shimsha, Tungabhadra, Manjra, Pennar, Netravati etc. and their tributaries.
8. Which dynasty overthrew the Kadambas and subjugated the Gangas in ancient Karnataka?
[A] Rashtrakuta Dynasty
[B] Chalukya Dynasty
[C] Pandya Dynasty
[D] Kalachuri Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Chalukya Dynasty]
Notes:
The Chalukya Dynasty of Badami (c. 540–753 A.D.) overthrew the Kadambas and subjugated the Gangas in ancient Karnataka. Under leaders like Pulakeshin I and Kirtivarman I, they defeated the Kadambas of Banavasi and reduced them to vassals, while also asserting dominance over the Western Gangas, establishing a vast empire.
9. Who among the following ruling dynasty called themselves descendants of Satyaki?
[A] Pala
[B] Rashtrakutas
[C] Chola
[D] Vijayanagara
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Correct Answer: B [Rashtrakutas]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas called themselves descendants of Satyaki. The founder of the Rashtrakuta power was Dantivarma or Dantidurga who was a contemporary of Chalukya King Pulakeshin II.
10. First Indian ruler to use rocket artillay in war was:
[A] Babur
[B] Tipu Sultan
[C] Hyder Ali
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: C [Hyder Ali]
Notes:
Hyder Ali was the first Indian ruler to use rocket artillay in war,
