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11. Who was the founder of western ganga dynasty?
[A] Harivarman
[B] Ereganga Neetimarga
[C] Konganivarman Madhava
[D] Sripurusha
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Correct Answer: C [Konganivarman Madhava]
Notes:
The founding king of the dynasty was Konganivarma Madhava who made Kolar his capital around 350 and ruled for about twenty years.
12. 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.
13. The third Carnatic War ended with:
[A] The treaty of Paris
[B] The treaty of Wandiwash
[C] The treaty of Pondicherry
[D] The treaty of Madras
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Correct Answer: A [The treaty of Paris]
Notes:
The third Carnatic War ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. As per the Treaty, Chandannagar and Pondicherry were returned to France but they were barred from fortifying them or having troops in them. They could only have trading activities.
14. Manjara River flows through the states of:
[A] Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana.
[B] Maharashtra and Karnataka
[C] Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana.]
Notes:
Manjara River passes through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana. It originates in the Balaghat range of hills near Ahmednagar district at an altitude of 823 metres and empties into the Godavari River.
15. Markonahalli dam is situated in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
[A] Hassan
[B] Mandya
[C] Tumkur
[D] Mysore
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Correct Answer: C [Tumkur]
Notes:
Markonahalli Dam is built across the river Shimsha in the Kunigal Taluk of Tumkur district.
16. Areas receiving what amount of annual rainfall have Mixed forests?
[A] 60-100 cm
[B] 100-120 cm
[C] 120- 150 cm
[D] 150- 200 cm
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Correct Answer: C [120- 150 cm]
Notes:
Areas receiving 120 to 150 cms annual rainfall have Mixed forests.
17. In which type of forest rosewood, Mahogany, Dhupa trees are found?
[A] Mixed Forest
[B] Deciduous Forest
[C] Evergreen Forest
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Evergreen Forest]
Notes:
Tall trees like rosewood, mahogany, kino, teak, dhupa, and hebbalasu grow in Evergreen Forest.
18. Which of the following is the largest National Park of Karnataka?
[A] Anshi National Park
[B] Kudremukh National Park
[C] Bannerghatta National Park
[D] Bandipur National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Bandipur National Park]
Notes:
Bandipur National Park. Covering an expanse of 874 sq km in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Bandipur National Park is known as Karnataka’s largest national park. It is located near Gundlupet town in Chamarajanagar district.
19. Ranibennur Sanctuary is created for the conservation of
[A] Blackbucks
[B] Gaur
[C] Pangolin
[D] Lion-tailed macaque
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Correct Answer: A [Blackbucks]
Notes:
This is located in Haveri district and is spread over 119.00 square kilometres. This sanctuary was created mainly for the conservation of blackbucks. This sanctuary is also a habitat for the endangered great Indian bustard.
20. Kudremukh is famous for which of the following minerals?
[A] Coal
[B] Iron ore
[C] Mica
[D] Magnesium
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Correct Answer: B [Iron ore]
Notes:
Kudremukh is known to have one of the largest deposits of Iron ore in the world.
