The Deccan Plateau covers what percentage of Karnataka's total area?
Answer: B
The Deccan Plateau covers approximately 60% of Karnataka's total area, making it the dominant geographical feature.
Q.2Medium
How many districts does Karnataka have as per the latest administrative reorganization (2024)?
Answer: C
Karnataka was reorganized to have 33 districts, the latest being Vikarabad and Tandur as separate districts.
Q.3Medium
Which Western Ghats peak is the highest point in Karnataka?
Answer: A
Mullayanagiri, located in the Western Ghats, is the highest peak in Karnataka at 1,930 meters.
Q.4Medium
The Uttara Kannada district is primarily known for which mineral resource?
Answer: B
Uttara Kannada district is famous for manganese ore extraction and reserves.
Q.5Medium
Which city in Karnataka is known as the 'Manchester of India'?
Answer: C
Hubli-Dharwad is called the 'Manchester of India' due to its significant textile and industrial presence.
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Q.6Medium
Which historical fort in Karnataka served as the capital of Tippu Sultan?
Answer: B
Srirangapatna was the capital of Tippu Sultan's kingdom and is historically significant in Karnataka.
Q.7Medium
The Western Ghats in Karnataka are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site primarily for:
Answer: B
The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their exceptional biodiversity and endemic species.
Q.8Medium
Which annual festival in Karnataka celebrates the harvest season and is known by its local name?
Answer: B
Makar Sankranti is celebrated as the harvest festival in Karnataka and is called Uttarayan locally in some regions.
Q.9Medium
The Bijapur (Belagavi) Sultanate was known for which architectural marvel?
Answer: B
The Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is the largest dome structure built without any supporting pillars in the world.
Q.10Medium
Which historical text provides the earliest reference to Karnataka region?
Answer: C
The Mahabharata contains references to the Karnataka region as part of ancient Bharata, mentioning various kingdoms.
Q.11Medium
The Ashoka Edicts inscribed on rocks in Karnataka are found at which location?
Answer: A
Sannati in Karnataka contains Ashoka's rock edicts, providing evidence of Mauryan rule in the region.
Q.12Medium
Which Chalukya dynasty ruled from Badami (Vatapi) as their capital?
Answer: C
The Chalukyas of Badami (6th-8th centuries CE) established their capital at Badami in Karnataka and were significant rulers of South India.
Q.13Medium
The Gajapati Kingdom of Odisha maintained diplomatic relations with which Karnataka-based empire?
Answer: B
The Gajapati Kingdom and Vijayanagara Empire maintained diplomatic and trade relations during the 15th-16th centuries.
Q.14Medium
Which administration during British rule was Karnataka initially part of?
Answer: D
Different parts of Karnataka were under different presidencies - the western portions under Bombay Presidency and eastern portions under Madras Presidency.
Q.15Medium
The Mysore Kingdom under which ruler saw significant military and administrative reforms in the 18th century?
Answer: B
Haidar Ali initiated significant military and administrative reforms that strengthened the Mysore Kingdom in the 18th century.
Q.16Medium
The Treaty of Srirangapatna (1799) was signed after which war?
Answer: A
The Treaty of Srirangapatna was signed in 1799 following the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, ending Tipu Sultan's rule.
Q.17Medium
Which female warrior from Karnataka fought against the Adil Shahi dynasty in the 16th century?
Answer: A
Rani Abbakka of Tulu Nadu in Karnataka led resistance against the Adil Shahi dynasty and Portuguese colonizers.
Q.18Medium
Which Chalukya dynasty ruler is credited with establishing the capital at Badami in the 6th century?
Answer: A
Pulakeshin I founded Badami as the capital of the Early Chalukya dynasty around 540 CE, making it the political and cultural center.
Q.19Medium
Which port city in Karnataka was a major center of trade during the Portuguese colonial period?
Answer: A
Mangaluru (Mangalore) was a significant port city where Portuguese established trade relations and later became an important colonial trading center.
Q.20Medium
The Deccan Sultanates of the 15th-16th centuries included which of the following that directly influenced Karnataka's history?
Answer: A
The Bahmani Sultanate and its successor states like the Adil Shahi of Bijapur controlled parts of Karnataka and influenced the region's political and cultural landscape.
