The Vijayanagara Empire's administrative system was primarily based on which model?
Answer: B
The Vijayanagara Empire employed a feudal system where local chiefs and nayaks held administrative and military powers under the emperor's suzerainty, maintaining regional autonomy while acknowledging central authority.
Q.42Medium
The Western Ghats in Karnataka are primarily characterized by which type of vegetation?
Answer: B
The Western Ghats, which form the western boundary of Karnataka, are characterized by high rainfall and dense tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, making them a biodiversity hotspot.
Q.43Medium
Which former Karnataka Chief Minister served as the Prime Minister of India?
Answer: A
H.D. Deve Gowda served as Chief Minister of Karnataka and later became the 12th Prime Minister of India in 1996, leading a coalition government.
Q.44Medium
The States Reorganization Commission (1956) reorganized Indian states primarily on which basis?
Answer: B
The States Reorganization Commission led to the creation of states based on linguistic lines, which resulted in the formation of Karnataka (then Mysore State) as a unified Kannada-speaking region.
Q.45Medium
The writer Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre was a prominent literary figure in which language?
Answer: B
Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre (D.R. Bendre) was a celebrated Kannada writer, poet, and novelist, known for modernizing Kannada literature and his literary works.
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Q.46Medium
Which mineral is NOT found in abundance in Karnataka?
Answer: C
Karnataka is rich in iron ore, manganese ore, and chromite ore, particularly in the Kudremukh and Belgaum regions. Copper ore is not found in significant quantities in Karnataka.
Q.47Medium
The construction of which dam on the Krishna River was a major irrigation project that transformed agriculture in Northern Karnataka?
Answer: C
Alamatti (Almatti) Dam on the Krishna River is one of Karnataka's major irrigation projects, crucial for agricultural development in the northern districts.
Q.48Medium
Which of the following statements about Karnataka's geography is correct?
Answer: C
The Western Ghats, which form Karnataka's western boundary, contain the highest peaks including Mullayanagiri. The state has a 320 km coastline along the Arabian Sea.
Q.49Medium
The Mysore Painting style is characterized by which features?
Answer: B
Mysore Painting, developed during the Wodeyar dynasty's rule, is known for its use of gold foil, intricate detailing, natural pigments, and depiction of religious and mythological subjects.
Q.50Medium
Which saint was central to the Bhakti movement in Karnataka and preached devotion to Shiva?
Answer: B
Basaveshwara (1134-1196), a prominent Bhakti saint in Karnataka, founded the Lingayat movement emphasizing devotion to Shiva and social equality, challenging caste hierarchies.
Q.51Medium
Consider the following statements about Karnataka's literacy rate:
1. Karnataka has consistently maintained a literacy rate above the national average
2. Urban literacy rate in Karnataka (2021 census) was approximately 75%
3. Gender gap in literacy has widened in the past decade
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Karnataka's literacy rate (~75.6% in 2021) is above national average (~74.4%). Statement 2 is approximately correct for urban areas. Statement 3 is incorrect as gender gap has actually narrowed over decades.
Q.52Medium
The Hoysala dynasty, which ruled parts of Karnataka from the 10th to 14th century, is particularly known for its architectural contributions. The Chennakesava Temple at Belur exemplifies which characteristic of Hoysala architecture?
Answer: A
Hoysala temples feature distinctive star-shaped (stellate) plans and are renowned for their detailed sculptural work depicting Mahabharata and Ramayana scenes. Belur's temple is a prime example of this intricate craftsmanship.
