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41. Where does the famous Gavisiddeshwara Jatra take place in Karnataka?
[A] Mangalapur
[B] Koppal
[C] Gavi
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: B [Koppal ]
Notes:
The famous Gavisiddeshwara Jatra takes place in Koppal, Karnataka. This annual three-day festival is organized in the north Karnataka region and is named after the 11th pontiff in the Gavimath tradition, Gavisiddeshwara. Gavisiddeshwara was born as Gudadayya in the nearby Mangalapur village. The jatra is a significant cultural and religious event and draws a large number of devotees, with over 8 lakh people attending the 2023 jatra.
42. Lopamudra Thimmaiah, the winner of Ekalavya award by the Government of Karnataka, is a player of _?
[A] Basketball
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Lawn Tennis
[D] Athletics
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Correct Answer: A [Basketball ]
Notes:
Ekalavya award is an honorary sports award given by the Government of Karnataka to sports personalities. It was established in 1993 by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) of IMFA Group. The award is given to native players for outstanding performance in sports or education.
Ashwini Bhat, Lopamudra Thimmaiah, and Anargya Manjunath were among the 15 sportspersons picked for the Ekalavya award.
Ashwini Bhat: A shuttler
Lopamudra Thimmaiah – Basketball
Anargya Manjunath – Table Tennis
Other Ekalavya awardees include:
Jeevan KS – Athletics
43. Which city in Karnataka is home to the Arogyashram documented in the book Biodiversity in Microhabitats by B V Venkatesha Murthy?
[A] Mysore
[B] Mangalore
[C] Nanjangud
[D] Hubli
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Correct Answer: C [Nanjangud]
Notes:
The book discusses the biodiversity changes in Dhanvantari Arogyashram located in Nanjangud, Karnataka. Murthy began planting various medicinal plants in the ashram in the 70s, leading to the creation of an urban pocket cohabited by insects, birds, and reptiles.
44. Which Hoysala ruler’s period does the recently discovered 13th-century ‘herostone’ at Shambulingeshwara temple in Chaakashettyhalli belong to?
[A] Veera Ballala II
[B] Vishnuvardhana
[C] Narasimha I
[D] Ballala III
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Correct Answer: A [Veera Ballala II]
Notes:
The herostone discovered at Shambulingeshwara temple in Chaakashettyhalli belongs to the period of Hoysala ruler Veeraballala II (1172 to 1220 AD).
45. Devadari, where KIOCL Limited is to begin its mining operations in 2023, is located in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Ballari
[B] Chikkamagaluru
[C] Belagavi
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: A [Ballari]
Notes:
KIOCL Limited will begin its mining operations in Devadari in Sandur taluk of Ballari district. The company has received stage II approval under the Forest Conservation Act 1980 from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for this project.
46. Which historical landmarks are included in the proposed tourism circuit in Karnataka?
[A] Gol Gumbaz, Bidar Fort, Bhoganandeeshwara temple
[B] Vijaya Vittala temple, Purandara Mantapa, Kittur Fort
[C] Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, Badami Caves, Marina in Byndoor
[D] Jungle Lodges and Resorts, Udupi Marina, Vijaya Vittala temple
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Correct Answer: C [Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, Badami Caves, Marina in Byndoor]
Notes:
The proposed tourism circuit in Karnataka will include historical landmarks such as Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, Badami Caves, and Marina in Byndoor, aiming to attract visitors interested in the state’s rich history and natural beauty.
47. Which organizations collaborated to organize the workshop on modern techniques to trace and conserve cultural heritage in Karnataka on World Heritage Day?
[A] The Mythic Society, Mysuru
[B] Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Bengaluru
[C] The Mythic Society, Bengaluru
[D] Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Mysuru
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Correct Answer: C [The Mythic Society, Bengaluru]
Notes:
The Mythic Society, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Mysuru, organized a workshop focused on the tracing and conservation of cultural heritage, marking World Heritage Day with an emphasis on both physical and digital preservation methods.
48. Which temple in Belagavi attracts more than 1.25 crore devotees annually?
[A] Saundatti Yellamma temple
[B] Banashankari temple
[C] Huligemma temple
[D] Kalyani temple
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Correct Answer: A [Saundatti Yellamma temple]
Notes:
The Saundatti Yellamma temple in Belagavi attracts over 1.25 crore devotees annually, emphasizing the potential of religious tourism to benefit the common man and boost the local economy.
49. Which taluk in Kodagu district has the highest number of newly discovered stone slab inscriptions according to the recent findings by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage?
[A] Madikeri
[B] Kushalnagar
[C] Somwarpet
[D] Kuyyangeri
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Correct Answer: C [Somwarpet]
Notes:
Somwarpet taluk has been identified as having the highest number of newly discovered stone slab inscriptions, with a total of 34. This discovery is part of a broader archaeological effort in the region, which also includes findings in Madikeri and Kushalnagar taluks. The inscriptions, dating from the 7th to the 18th century AD, are significant for understanding the historical and cultural context of the area.
50. Which temple in Unkal, Hubballi, Karnataka, is renowned for its Kalyana Chalukyan sandhara plan and the presence of a Chaturmukha Linga?
[A] Virupaksha Temple
[B] Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
[C] Chandramauleshwara Temple
[D] Dodda Basappa Temple
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Correct Answer: C [Chandramauleshwara Temple]
Notes:
Chandramauleshwara Temple (11th-12th century) in Unkal features Kalyana Chalukyan sandhara plan with four entrances and Chaturmukha Linga; protected by ASI.
