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1. Areas of which of the following current states did not come under control of Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [ Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529) was a statesman, administrator and patron of arts. He united almost south India by bringing areas of modern Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala and Odisha under his control.
2. During the reign of Devaraya II which of the following famous temples were built in Vijaynagar empire?
[A] Hampi
[B] Hazura
[C] Belgaum
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Hazura]
Notes:
Hazura was built by Devaraya II which is one of the famous temple in the VIjaynagar empire. The greatest of the Sangama dynasty rulers, Devaraya II was an able administrator, an ambitious warrior and a man of letters.
3. Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, who founded the Sangama dynasty, were originally feudatories of __?
[A] Kakatiyas
[B] Rashtrakutas
[C] Cholas
[D] Chalukyas
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Correct Answer: A [Kakatiyas ]
Notes:
Harihara I and Bukka Raya I are considered as the Founders of the Sangama dynasty of Vijayanagar kingdom. They established the first dynasty of Vijayanagar kingdom in 1336. They were originally feudatories of the Kakatiyas of Warangal.
4. Virupaksha Raya was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Bukka Raya I
[B] Deva Raya I
[C] Harihara II
[D] Bukka Raya II
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Correct Answer: D [Bukka Raya II]
Notes:
After the death of Harihara II, the throne become disputed between his three sons. Virupaksha Raya succeeded in 1404 CE and ruled for few months before being murdered by his sons. Bukka Raya II succeeded Virupaksha Raya and ruled till 1406 CE.
5. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Deva Raya I.
2. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana.
3. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
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: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples built by Krishna Deva Raya. Hazara Ramaswamy temple adorned with sculptures illustrates the main events from the Ramayana. Vittalaswami temple is a portrays magnificence in floral sculpture.
6. Bijapur occupied which of the following places during the reign of Muhammad Adil Shah?
1) Vellore
2) Ginjee
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Muhammad Adil Shah signed a Deed of Submission with Mughals. This held the Mughal threat at bay for a while, and Bijapur could occupy Vellore and Ginjee after opposing the Nayakas of Thanjavur during this time.
7. Which of the following became the governor of Poona during the rule of Muhammad Adil Shah?
[A] Tarabai
[B] Shivaji
[C] Sambhaji II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shivaji]
Notes:
Muhammad Adil Shah occupied Vellore and Ginjee after opposing the Nayakas of Thanjavur and added territories to his kingdom on the southern side, Shivaji who had become the governor of Poona occupied Torna in 1646 CE, and Purandhar and Rairi in 1650 CE.
8. Which Indian state has launched the first integrated Air ambulance service of South India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yediyurappa has recently launched an Integrated Air ambulance service.
Being the first air ambulance from South India, it has German Isolation Pod to transport critical COVID-19 patients. It is developed by ICATT in coordination with an aviation technology firm. The service is expected to serve medical emergencies in spite of heavy road traffic.
9. Which city hosted the final match of the Premier Badminton League title of 2019?
[A] Chennai
[B] Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru hosted the final match of the Premier Badminton League title of 2019. On 13th January 2019, the Bengaluru Raptors defeated Mumbai Rockets by 4-3 in the final of the Premier Badminton League title 2019 at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru to win their maiden title.
10. In March 2019, the areca nut “Sirsi Supari” has received the Geographic Indication (GI) tag. Which state’s geographic speciality is “Sirsi Supari”?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
For the first time in the areca nut sector, ‘Sirsi Supari’ grown in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka has received the Geographic Indication (GI) tag. It is cultivated in Yellapura, Siddapura and Sirsi taluks. Totgars’ Cooperative Sale Society Ltd., Sirsi, is the registered proprietor of the GI.
