States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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1. Which of the following kings succeeded the king Bukka Raya II?
[A] Deva Raya I
[B] Harihara II
[C] Virupaksha Raya
[D] Ramachandra Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Deva Raya I]
Notes:
Bukka Raya II only reigned for a short time period and then he was overthrown by his brother Deva Raya I. He was a very capable ruler noted for his military exploits and his support to irrigation works in his kingdom.
2. Which of the following was known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’, ‘Andhra Pitamah’, ‘Andhra Bhoja’?
[A] Vira Narasimha Raya
[B] Krishna Deva Raya
[C] Achyuta Deva Raya
[D] Sada Siva Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
Krishna Deva Raya who ruled from 1509 to 29 CE was the greatest of the Vijayanagar rulers. He was also known as ‘Abhinava Bhoja’, ‘Andhra Pitamah’, ‘Andhra Bhoja’. Krishna Deva Raya was a great patron of literature and art.
3. 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.
4. Which of the following wrote the book Kitab-e-Navras?
[A] Malik Hasan Bahri
[B] Ibrahim Adil Shah II
[C] Ali Adil Shah I
[D] Burhan Nizam Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Ibrahim Adil Shah II]
Notes:
Ibrahim Adil Shah II ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1580 CE to 1627 CE. He was a great patron of music and played many musical instruments. He also wrote the book Kitab-e-Navras (Book of Nine Rasas) in Dakhni.
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the battle of Talikota?
1. Ibrahim Qutb Shah took over the hill forts of Adoni and Udayagiri, as a result of his victory.
2. He also attacked the Penukonda fortress, where the last remnants of the Vijayanagar court had shifted.
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:
After the battle of Talikota Ibrahim Qutb Shah took over the hill forts of Adoni and Udayagiri, as a result of his victory. He also attacked the Penukonda fortress, where the last remnants of the Vijayanagar court had shifted.
6. During the time of western ganga dynasty who was known by the name of sandhivirgrahi?
[A] foreign minister
[B] prime minister
[C] treasurer
[D] chief minister
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Correct Answer: A [foreign minister]
Notes:
During the time of western ganga dynasty foreign minister was known by the name of sandhivirgrahi.
7. Who among the Rashtrakuta kings was converted into Jainism by Jinasena?
[A] Govinda III
[B] Amoghavarsha I
[C] Krishna II
[D] Krishna I
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Correct Answer: B [Amoghavarsha I]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha was converted into Jainism by Jinasena, a Jaina monk.
8. Who composed Kavirahasya during the reign of Krishna III?
[A] Viracharya
[B] Sakatayana
[C] Jinasena
[D] Halayudha
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Correct Answer: D [Halayudha]
Notes:
Halayudha composed Kavirahasya during the reign of Krishna III.
9. Who composed Parsvabhudaya a biography of Parsva in verses?
[A] Jinasena
[B] Halayudha
[C] Sakatayana
[D] Viracharya
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Correct Answer: A [Jinasena ]
Notes:
Jinasena composed Parsvabhudaya a biography of Parsva in verses.
10. Who was given the title of “the grandfather of the Telugu Poetry” by Krishnadevaraya?
[A] Nandi Thimmana
[B] Allasani Peddana
[C] Madayyagari Mallana
[D] Ayyalaraju Ramambhadrudu
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Correct Answer: B [Allasani Peddana]
Notes:
Allasani Peddana was ranked as the foremost of the Ashtadiggajalu, the title for the group of eight poets in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. He was honoured with Title “Andhra Kavita Pitamaha” (the grandfather of the Telugu Poetry) by Krishnadevaraya.
