States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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1. Who was the author of Amukthamalyada?
[A] Achyuta Deva Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Sadasiva Raya
[D] Vira Narasimha Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya authored Amukthamalyada.
He ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529 as the third Tuluva dynasty king and son of Tuluva Narasa Nayaka. This Telugu epic poem narrates Vishnu’s wedding to Andal (Goda Devi) at Srirangam; its title means One who offered the garland after wearing it herself. His court hosted the Ashtadiggajas, eight Telugu poets. He also wrote Sanskrit works like Madalasa Charita.
2. Tiruvengalanatha temple was constructed during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Achyuta Deva Raya]
Notes:
The Tiruvengalanatha temple was built at Vijayanagara during the reign of the king Achyuta Deva Raya. Tiruvengalanatha temple is now popularly known as the Achyutaraya temple on the name of this king.
3. Which of the following foreign travellers mention about slavery during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
[A] Abdur Razzaq
[B] Nicolo de Conti
[C] Paes
[D] Athanasius Nikitin
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Correct Answer: B [Nicolo de Conti]
Notes:
Nicolo de Conti was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer. He traveled to India and Southeast Asia, and possibly to Southern China, during the early 15th century. Nicolo Conti refers to the prevalence of slavery in the Vijayanagar kingdom.
4. Which of the following statements are correct regarding art and architecture of Vijaynagara empire?
- The style of art and architecture was essentially opulent, ornate and exuberant.
- Numerous temples were built throughout the kingdom during the Vijaynagara rule.
- During this time art and architecture attained a certain fullness and freedom of expression.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The style of art and architecture in the Vijaynagara empire was essentially opulent, ornate and exuberant. Numerous temples were built throughout the kingdom during the Vijaynagara rule. During this time art and architecture attained a certain fullness and freedom of expression.
5. Which of the following made endowments to build a college at Bidar?
[A] Ahmad Shah III
[B] Mahmud Gawan
[C] NIzam Shah
[D] Humayun Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Mahmud Gawan]
Notes:
Mahmud Gawan established the Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan in Bidar in 1472, featuring Persian architecture, a library with over 3,000 manuscripts, and facilities for scholars, making it a key educational center in the Deccan.
6. Which of the following rulers was also called as Jagadguru Badshah?
[A] Burhan Nizam Shah
[B] Ali Adil Shah I
[C] Ibrahim Adil Shah II
[D] Malik Hasan Bahri
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Correct Answer: C [Ibrahim Adil Shah II]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah II, or Jagadguru Badshah, was a Sunni patron known for religious tolerance. He employed Brahmins and Marathas, composed “Kitab-e-Navras” in Persian and Kannada, and promoted Hindustani classical music. His court attracted artists and scholars, and he built the Ibrahim Rauza in Bijapur.
7. Which of the following was given the epithet of Tana Shah as he was considered to be of dictatorial nature?
[A] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[B] Abul Hasan
[C] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
[D] Muhammad Quli
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Correct Answer: B [Abul Hasan]
Notes:
Abul Hasan was given the epithet of Tana Shah as he was considered to be of dictatorial nature. He was not at all interested in the matters of state. He spent most of his time in the pursuit of music, fine arts and sensuality.
8. Who composed Kavirahasya during the reign of Krishna III?
[A] Viracharya
[B] Sakatayana
[C] Jinasena
[D] Halayudha
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Correct Answer: D [Halayudha]
Notes:
Halayudha composed Kavirahasya during the reign of Krishna III.
9. Who was the sultan of Delhi when the Vijayanagar Empire was established?
[A] Muhammad bin Tughluq
[B] Firuz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq
[D] Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughluq II
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Correct Answer: A [Muhammad bin Tughluq]
Notes:
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq was the Delhi Sultan when Vijayanagar Empire was founded.
10. In the year 1924 annual session of the Indian National Congress took place at which of the following places?
[A] Madras
[B] Nagpur
[C] Rampur
[D] Belgaum
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Correct Answer: D [Belgaum]
Notes:
The Indian National Congress held its thirty-ninth session at Belgaum on the 26th & 27th Dec. 1924.
