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11. Who was the last ruler of Chalukya dynasty of Badami?
[A] Vikramaditya II
[B] Kirtivarman II
[C] Vijayaditya
[D] Vikramaditya I
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Correct Answer: B [Kirtivarman II]
Notes:
The last Chalukyan ruler Kirtivarman II (744-745 A.D.) was defeated by one of their feudatories, Dantidurga, the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
12. 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.
13. Who was the founder of Aravidu dynasty?
[A] Aliya Rama Raya
[B] Tirumala Deva Raya
[C] Sadasiva Raya
[D] Venkata I
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Correct Answer: A [Aliya Rama Raya]
Notes:
Aliya Rama Raya who was the minister of Sada Siva Raya was the founder of the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagar Empire. It was the fourth and last dynasty of Vijayanagar empire.
14. Who was the last ruler of Vijayanagar Empire?
[A] Venkata III
[B] Sriranga II
[C] Venkata II
[D] Sriranga III
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Correct Answer: D [Sriranga III]
Notes:
Sriranga III was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, who came to power in 1642 following the death of his uncle Venkata III. He was also a great grandson of Aliya Rama Raya.
15. Who was the most powerful king of Hoysala dynasty?
[A] Ereyanga
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Vira Ballala II
[D] Vira Narasimha II
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Correct Answer: C [Vira Ballala II]
Notes:
Veera Bhallala II, is considered the greatest among the monarchs of Hoysala dynasty.
16. Harihara and Bukka belonged to which of the following dynasties?
[A] Sangama
[B] Araviti
[C] Tuluva
[D] Saluva
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Correct Answer: A [Sangama]
Notes:
Harihara and Bukka belonged to the Sangama dynasty which is also known as Vijaynagara Dynasty.
17. In which year Nagar Peasant Revolt took place in Karnataka?
[A] 1824
[B] 1829
[C] 1830
[D] 1856
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Correct Answer: C [1830]
Notes:
The Nagar Revolt, also known as the Nagara peasant rebellion, was an uprising in the Nagar region (present day Shimoga district) of the Mysore kingdom, which began in August and September 1830.
18. Tunga River and Bhadra River meet in which district of Karnataka?
[A] Shimoga
[B] Udupi
[C] Raichur
[D] Koppal
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Correct Answer: A [Shimoga]
Notes:
Koodli in Shimoga district is the place where two rivers, the Tunga River and Bhadra River, meet to give rise to the Tungabhadra River.
19. Jamunapari is a breed of which of the following?
[A] Goat
[B] Sheep
[C] Poulty
[D] Cow
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Correct Answer: A [Goat]
Notes:
Jamunapari is a breed of Gaot. Originated in the Itawah and Agra districts of UP, it is commonly reared in the vicinity of river Jamuna and Bengal regions of Bangladesh. This is a superior quality milch breed.
20. What place Karnataka occupies in forest resources in the country?
[A] 5th
[B] 6th
[C] 7th
[D] 8th
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Correct Answer: C [7th]
Notes:
Karnataka occupies the seventh place in forest resources in the country.
