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

For all Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exams including KAS, Group A & B, FDA, SDA, and other Karnataka state services.

1. Krishna Deva Raya ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1502–19 A.D.
[B] 1505–21 A.D.
[C] 1507–25 A.D.
[D] 1509–29 A.D.

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2. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to social life in Vijaynagara empire?
1. Kings were tolerant towards other religions.
2. Muslims were employed in the administration and were freely allowed to build mosques.
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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3. At which of the following places, you can find the specimens of Vijayanagara paintings?

  1. Tirupati
  2. Lepakshi
  3. Hampi
  4. Anegundi

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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4. The military architecture of the Bahmanis was influenced by which of the following?
[A] Europeans
[B] Persians
[C] Iranians
[D] None of the above

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5. Alauddin Imad Shah ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 1500-12 CE
[B] 1502-15 CE
[C] 1508-25 CE
[D] 1510-30 CE

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6. Which of the following Alauddin Imad Shah?
[A] Fathullah Imad Shah
[B] Mahmud Gawan
[C] Darya
[D] Tufal Khan

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7. Who of the following Chalukya rulers assumed the title of Chalukya Parameshwara?
[A] Narsimhavarman
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Vikramaditya I
[D] Pulakeshin II

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8. Krishna Deva Raya belonged to which of the following dynasties?
[A] Saluva dynasty
[B] Aravidu dynasty
[C] Sangama dynasty
[D] Tuluva dynasty

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9. Kannada poet Sumanobana was court poet of which of the following Hoysala kings?
[A] Narasimha I
[B] Vira Narasimha II
[C] Vishnuvardhana
[D] Vira Someshwara

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10. Who among the following established the Cheluvanarayana Temple in Melukote?
[A] Adi Shankaracharya
[B] Ramanujacharya
[C] Channabasavanna
[D] Krishnadevaraya

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