States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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1. 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.
2. Which of the following was known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’, ‘Andhra Pitamah’, ‘Andhra Bhoja’?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[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 who ruled from 1509 to 29 CE was the greatest of the Vijayanagar rulers. He was also known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’, ‘Andhra Pitamah’, ‘Andhra Bhoja’. Krishna Deva Raya was a great patron of literature and art.
3. Which of the following is regarded by Percy Brown as ‘the richest and the most beautiful structure of its kind’?
[A] Parvathi temple
[B] Jalagariteswara temple
[C] Ekambarantha temple
[D] Vittalaswami temple
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Correct Answer: B [Jalagariteswara temple]
Notes:
The Jalagariteswara temple located within the Vellore fort is regarded by Percy Brown as ‘the richest and the most beautiful structure of its kind’. It was built by the rulers of Vijaynagara kingdom.
4. Which of the following was the son of Qasim Barid?
[A] Agha Barid
[B] Burhan Nizam Shah
[C] Malik Hasan Bahri
[D] Amir Barid
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Correct Answer: D [Amir Barid]
Notes:
Amir Barid, son of Qasim Barid, waged war on Bijapur with support from Ahmednagar and Golconda. Yusuf Adil Shah fled to Berar. Amir Barid’s reign marked the Barid Shahi dynasty’s peak, known for patronage of Persian culture and literature. He influenced Deccan Sultanates’ politics through alliances and conflicts, fostering a vibrant cultural court.
5. Which city hosted the South India MSME Summit, 2019?
[A] Kochi
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
On January 17, 2019, the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) organised the South India MSME Summit-2019 at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
6. In March 2019, with which organisation Hinduja Global Solutions partnered to launch a centre of excellence in Bengaluru for training differently-abled persons?
[A] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
[B] National Association of Software and Service Companies
[C] Confederation of Indian Industry
[D] Asian Development Bank
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Correct Answer: B [National Association of Software and Service Companies]
Notes:
In March 2019, with National Association of Software and Service Companies, Hinduja Global Solutions partnered to launch a centre of excellence in Bengaluru for training differently-abled persons which train a minimum of 100 PWDs making them industry ready over the next 12 months with a goal to place at least 50% of them in companies already sensitised for hiring them.
7. Which day is celebrated as Basava Jayanthi 2019?
[A] May 5
[B] May 6
[C] May 7
[D] May 8
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Correct Answer: C [May 7]
Notes:
May 7 is celebrated as Basava Jayanthi 2019. Traditionally observed by the Lingayats in the Indian state of Karnataka, Basava Jayanthi marks the birth anniversary of Basavanna – a 12thcentury poet-philosopher who was the founding saint of the Lingayat sect. The day witnesses various celebratory events across states like Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Basava Jayanti is a government holiday in Karnataka.
8. Which General Assembly of Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) was held at Bengaluru, Karnataka on 3rd September 2019?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: D [Fourth]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India hosted the 4th General Assembly of Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) at Bengaluru, Karnataka on 3rd September 2019. India took over as A-WEB’s Chair for the 2019-21 term. The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) is the largest association of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide. A-WEB was established on October 14, 2013, with the permanent secretariat of A-WEB is located at Seoul, South Korea. A-WEB’s vision is to foster efficiency and effectiveness in conducting free, fair, transparent and participative elections worldwide.
9. Ibn Batuta came to India during the reign of which of the following kings of Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Dev Raya II
[B] Harihara I
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Achyutaraya
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Correct Answer: B [Harihara I]
Notes:
Ibn Bututa, Moroccan traveller, visited India during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. He came to Vijayanagar during the reign of Harihar I.
10. Who was the Last Ruling Maharaja of Mysore?
[A] Rajarshi Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV
[B] Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
[C] Chamaraja Wodeyar X
[D] Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
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Correct Answer: B [Jayachamaraja Wodeyar]
Notes:
Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar Bahadur or Jaya Chamarajendra Wodeyar was the 25th and the last Maharaja of the princely state of Mysore. After India attained independence in 1947, he ceded his kingdom to the Dominion of India. He continued as the Maharajah until India became a Republic in 1950.
