Q.1
Easy
Which of the following is the capital of Karnataka?
A Bengaluru
B Mysore
C Mangalore
D Hubli
Correct Answer:
A. Bengaluru Explanation:
Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka state in India.
Q.2
Easy
Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' or Southern Ganges?
A Godavari River
B Krishna River
C Kaveri River
D Tungabhadra River
Correct Answer:
C. Kaveri River Explanation:
The Kaveri River is referred to as the 'Dakshina Ganga' due to its importance in South Indian agriculture and culture.
Q.3
Easy
Which dynasty is credited with constructing the Vijayanagara Empire's most magnificent temples in Karnataka?
A Chalukya Dynasty
B Hoysala Dynasty
C Vijayanagara Dynasty
D Bahmani Sultanate
Correct Answer:
C. Vijayanagara Dynasty Explanation:
The Vijayanagara Dynasty constructed the famous Hampi temples and other architectural marvels in Karnataka.
Q.4
Easy
The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of which major river system?
A Kaveri River
B Krishna River
C Godavari River
D Cauvery River
Correct Answer:
B. Krishna River Explanation:
The Tungabhadra is a significant tributary of the Krishna River system.
Q.5
Easy
Which of the following is a major coffee-producing region in Karnataka?
A Uttara Kannada
B Chikmagalur
C Hassan
D Belgaum
Correct Answer:
B. Chikmagalur Explanation:
Chikmagalur is one of India's major coffee-producing regions, known for producing premium coffee varieties.
Q.6
Easy
Which of the following rivers forms the southern boundary of Karnataka with Tamil Nadu?
A Kaveri River
B Krishna River
C Godavari River
D Pennar River
Correct Answer:
A. Kaveri River Explanation:
The Kaveri River forms the natural boundary between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the southern region.
Q.7
Easy
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in which year?
A 1336 CE
B 1398 CE
C 1565 CE
D 1446 CE
Correct Answer:
A. 1336 CE Explanation:
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
Q.8
Easy
Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, served as the capital of which empire?
A Mauryan Empire
B Vijayanagara Empire
C Chalukya Empire
D Pallava Empire
Correct Answer:
B. Vijayanagara Empire Explanation:
Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and is renowned for its architectural monuments and ruins.
Q.9
Easy
Which of the following statements about the Deccan Plateau is correct?
A It is entirely located within Karnataka
B Karnataka comprises the western portion of the Deccan Plateau
C The Deccan Plateau is located entirely in South India
D Karnataka does not form part of the Deccan Plateau
Correct Answer:
B. Karnataka comprises the western portion of the Deccan Plateau Explanation:
Karnataka comprises a significant western portion of the Deccan Plateau, characterized by elevated terrain and laterite soils.
Q.10
Easy
The Gol Gumbaz, an architectural marvel, is located in which district of Karnataka?
A Kalaburagi
B Belagavi
C Bijapur
D Bagalkot
Correct Answer:
C. Bijapur Explanation:
The Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur (formerly Belagavi) and is one of the largest domes in the world, built during the Adil Shahi dynasty.
