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. Who founded the Bijapur Sultanate?
[A] Murad II
[B] Mehmood II
[C] Ibrahim Zubayri
[D] Yusuf Adil Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Yusuf Adil Shah]
Notes:
Yusuf Adil Shah founded the Bijapur Sultanate around 1489-1490 after Bahmani Sultanate’s decline. He made Bijapur an independent sultanate and ruled until 1510. He established Shia Islam as the official religion in 1503 and built significant monuments like the citadel Arkilla and Faroukh Mahal palace during his reign.
2. Which of the following foreign travelers give valuable accounts on the socio-economic conditions of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
- Ibn Batuta
- Venetian Nicolo de Conti
- Abdur Razzak
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:Venetian Nicolo de Conti visited Vijayanagar around 1420 during Deva Raya II’s reign and described its stone walls, irrigation channels, festivals, markets, palaces, and social practices including slavery.
Abdur Razzak, Persian ambassador, visited in 1443 under Deva Raya II and detailed Hampi’s beauty, walls, palaces, mint, and bazaars.
Ibn Battuta visited India in 1334–1342, before Vijayanagar Empire’s 1336 founding, and did not reach its capital.[GK]
3. Which of the following laid the foundations of the Saluva dynasty?
[A] Saluva Narasimha
[B] Saluva Gunda
[C] Narasa Nayaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Saluva Narasimha]
Notes:
Saluva Narasimha laid the fondation of Saluva dynasty. Saluva Narasimha was the eldest son o Saluva Gunda. Saluva Gauda was the chief of Chandragiri of the Chittoor district.
4. Which of the following assumed the title Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah?
[A] Muhammad Shah I
[B] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[C] Ahmah Shah Wali
[D] Hasan Gangu
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Correct Answer: D [Hasan Gangu]
Notes:
Hasan Gangu, a former Brahmin, founded the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347, claiming descent from Bahman Shah. It was the first independent Muslim kingdom in South India, with capitals at Gulbarga and Bidar. His reign initiated significant cultural and architectural developments, including Gulbarga Fort and Jama Masjid, influencing Deccan’s history.
5. During the reign of which of the following kings, Deccan brahmans became dominant in administration?
[A] Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
[B] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Ahmah Shah Wali
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Correct Answer: B [Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah]
Notes:
Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah, who was one of the most prominent kings of the Bahamani kingdom inducted a large number of Hindus in his administration. During the reign of Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah, the Deccan brahmans became dominant in administration.
6. Which of the following was given the title of ‘Khwaju-i-Jahan’?
[A] Muhammad Shah I
[B] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[C] Humayun Shah
[D] Mahmud Gawan
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Correct Answer: D [Mahmud Gawan]
Notes:
After the death of Humayun Shah, his minor son Nizam Shah was coronated and a regency council was set for the administration of which Mahmud Gawan was an important member. Later Gawan was made wazir and was given the title of ‘Khwaju-i-Jahan.’
7. Who was Adil Shahi ruler when independent Maratha State was founded?
[A] Ibrahim Adil Shah II
[B] Malik Hasan Bahri
[C] Muhammad Adil Shah
[D] Ali Adil Shah I
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammad Adil Shah]
Notes:
Shivaji founded the Maratha State during Muhammad Adil Shah’s reign. Adil Shah, known for the Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza, faced Maratha challenges. Shivaji’s father, Shahaji, revolted after serving Bijapur. Shivaji used guerrilla warfare and forts like Torna and Rajgad to establish an independent kingdom.
8. Vijayanagar Empire was established in?
[A] 1333
[B] 1335
[C] 1336
[D] 1337
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Correct Answer: C [1336]
Notes:
Vijayanagar Empire was established in 1336 by the brothers Harihara I and Bukka.
9. The Lakshminarasimha temple was built by which of the following Hoysala kings?
[A] Vishnuvardhana
[B] Vira Someshwara
[C] Vira Narasimha II
[D] Narasimha I
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Correct Answer: B [Vira Someshwara]
Notes:
The Lakshminarasimha temple, whose main deity is the Hindu god Vishnu, was built in 1235 A.D. by the Hoysala Empire King Vira Someshwara.
10. Which of the following is the southernmost latitude of Karnataka?
[A] 11°30′ North
[B] 13°30′ North
[C] 16°30′ North
[D] 18°30′ North
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Correct Answer: A [11°30′ North]
Notes:
The Indian State of Karnataka is located 11°30′ North and 18°30′ North latitudes and 74° East and 78°30′ East longitude.
