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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Correct Answer: B [1485–1503 CE]
Notes:
Saluva dynasty was the second dynasty to rule the Vijayanagar Empire. Saluva dynasty was founded by Saluva Narasimha who was the minister of Deva Raya II. It reigned only for a brief period (c.1486–1503 CE).
2. Who was the author of Manucharitam?
[A] Achyuta Deva Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Gangadevi
[D] Allasani Peddanna
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Correct Answer: D [Allasani Peddanna]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana was ranked as the foremost of the Ashtadiggajalu, the title for the group of eight poets in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. Allasani Peddan’s Manucharitam gives an account of the caste system of the Vijaynagar empire.
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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Correct Answer: B [King of Orissa]
Notes:
Saluva Narasimha, founder of the Saluva dynasty, was imprisoned by the King of Orissa in 1490 CE and died a year later. He centralized the Vijayanagara Empire, implemented administrative reforms, and supported art and architecture.
4. Parvathi temple is located at which of the following places?
[A] Tiruchirapalli
[B] Chidambaram
[C] Vellore
[D] Madurai
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Correct Answer: B [Chidambaram]
Notes:
Parvathi temple is located at Chidambaram. Other distinguished temples of Vijaynagara empire include those of the Varadaraja and Ekambaranatha temples at Kanchipuram and the Jambukeswara temple near Tiruchirapalli.
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. 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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Correct Answer: 0 [No Answer was given]
Notes:
Mixed cultural influencelike that of the neighbouring Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar led to the evolution of a style that was a harmonious blend of both Hindu and Islamic. The Bahmani architecture in the Deccan has its own distinct originality and independence of style.
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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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Imad Shah]
Notes:
Fathullah Imad Shah declared his independence in 1490 CE after the execution of Mahmud Gawanand. He ruled for 20 years . He was succeeded by his son, Alauddin Imad Shah.
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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Correct Answer: A [Muhammad Quli]
Notes:
Muhammad Quli was the son and successor of Ibrahim Qutb Shah. Muhammad Quli increased the fortification of the Golconda fort, he improved irrigation, encouraged trade and also built the city of Hyderabad.
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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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the tenth edition of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a Twenty20 competition in India. It took place between 21 February and 14 March 2019. Karnataka won the tournament, after beating Maharashtra by eight wickets in the final.
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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Correct Answer: A [Mainstreaming the Internet of Things]
Notes:
The fourth edition of India’s largest confluence of digital-technology stakeholders, the Internet of Things (IoT) India Congress 2019 concluded its two-day event in Bengaluru, Karnataka in August 2019. The IoT India Congress is the platform of platforms for the Internet of Things. This year’s theme was ‘Mainstreaming the Internet of Things’.
