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1. During which of the following period the Saluva dynasty ruled in south India?
[A] 1336–1485 CE
[B] 1485–1503 CE
[C] 1503–1570 CE
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [1485–1503 CE]
Notes:
Saluva dynasty was the second dynasty to rule the Vijayanagar Empire. Saluva dynasty was founded by Saluva Narasimha who was the minister of Deva Raya II. It reigned only for a brief period (c.1486–1503 CE).
2. What was the term of the provincial governor during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 5 years
[D] Not fixed
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Correct Answer: D [Not fixed]
Notes:
The provincial governors had a large measure of autonomy during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom. The term for the provincial governor was not fixed and it depended on his ability and strength.
3. Which Indian State has the highest number of nursing colleges?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has the highest number nursing colleges in India. It have 314 total number of colleges among which 13 are government colleges and 301 are private colleges. Health is a subject of State list, therefore opening of new nursing colleges falls under the purview of the respective state government.
4. With which following institute, the “Omega Healthcare Management Services” signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for the advanced use of the latest technology in providing healthcare solutions in 2019?
[A] IIIT-Bangalore
[B] IIIT-Hyderabad
[C] IIIT-Chennai
[D] IIIT-Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [IIIT-Bangalore]
Notes:
On January 21, 2019, the “Omega Healthcare Management Services” signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with IIIT-Bangalore for the advanced use of the latest technology in providing healthcare solutions.
5. Which two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2019 for the execution of stage 2 works of infrastructure development works at its Green Field Helicopter factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Central Public Works Department
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation and Central Public Works Department
[C] Ordnance Factory Board and Central Public Works Department
[D] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Central Public Works Department
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Correct Answer: A [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Central Public Works Department]
Notes:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Central Public Works Department are the two organisations that signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2019 for the execution of stage 2 works of infrastructure development work at its Green Field Helicopter factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
6. Who was unanimously elected as the 22nd Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on 31 July 2019?
[A] K. R. Ramesh Kumar
[B] K. B. Koliwad
[C] Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri
[D] Kagodu Thimmappa
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Correct Answer: C [Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri]
Notes:
Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri was unanimously elected as the 22nd Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on 31 July 2019.
7. Which state has inaugurated the office for Digital Economy Mission office?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka recently launched the office of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM). It aims to increase the digital economy contribution to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) to 30 per cent.
The state also launched the “Beyond Bengaluru” to achieve this target. 51 per cent stakes of the mission is given to industry associations and the remaining is kept by the state government.
8. Who among the following ruling dynasty called themselves descendants of Satyaki?
[A] Pala
[B] Rashtrakutas
[C] Chola
[D] Vijayanagara
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Correct Answer: B [Rashtrakutas]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas called themselves descendants of Satyaki. The founder of the Rashtrakuta power was Dantivarma or Dantidurga who was a contemporary of Chalukya King Pulakeshin II.
9. Who authored who authored two “Mahakavya” the “Shudraka” and the “Harivamsha” around 900 CE?
[A] Gunavarma I
[B] Nagavarma I
[C] Chavundaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gunavarma I ]
Notes:
Gunavarma I was an early Kannada language poet who authored two Mahakavya (epic poems), the Shudraka and the Harivamsha around 900 CE. He was patronised by Western Ganga Dynasty King Ereganga Neetimarga II in the late 9th century and early 10th century period.
10. The Kadamba style of temple architecture was founded by:
[A] Kangavarma
[B] Kakusthavarma
[C] Mayurasharma
[D] Harivarma
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Correct Answer: C [Mayurasharma]
Notes:
Kadamba architecture was a style of temple architecture founded by Mayurasharma in 4th century AD in Karnataka Kadambas created new style of architecture which was the basis of the Hoysalas style of architecture, developed original school of sculpture, was the forerunner of series of South Indian sculptors. Many temples at Aihole, Badami and Hampi are built in Kadamba architectural style.
