Karnataka

21. Who of the following is the author of the State anthem of Karnataka – Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, popularly known by his pen name Kuvempu, was a novelist, poet, playwright, critic, and thinker. He is considered to be among the greatest of Kannada poets from the 20th century. He wrote poems like Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate (state anthem of Karnataka) and Nee Mettuva Nela Ade Karnataka.
22. At which place in Karnataka did Adi Shankaracharya establish the first of four mathas?
a. Sringeri
b. Gokarna
c. Talakaveri
d. Murdeshwar

Option “A” is correct.
Adi Shankaracharya establish the first of four math in Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have established four mathas or the Advaita monasteries all across India to propagate his learnings to devotees.
23. Who of the following is a National Film Award winning director as well as Jnanpith Award winning writer?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
Girish Karnad is a National Film Award winning director as well as Jnanpith Award winning writer. He is an Indian actor, film director, writer playwright, and Rhodes Scholar, who predominantly works in South Indian cinema and Bollywood.
24. The first hydro-electric power generating station in Karnataka-
a. Kodasalli
b. Gerusoppa
c. Shivanasamudra
d. Linganamakki

Option “C” is correct.
Karnataka’s first hydro-electricity generating station is located in Shivanasamudra. Shivanasamudra is 120 kilometres from Bangalore on the Bangalore Kollegal National Highway.The erstwhile Mysore State had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major hydro-electric generating station at Shivasamudram as early as 1902 for commercial operation.
25. Which of the Famous Temple is located at Belur?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Chenna Keshava Temple is the Famous Temple is located at Belur.
Few important point regard Chenna Keshava Temple Given below:
• The Chennakesava Temple, also referred to as Chennakeshava Temple and Keshava Temple, is a Vaishnava.
• Hindu temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura, Karnataka.
26. The Major regional festivals in Karnataka are-
a.
b. Dussera
c. Yogadi
d.

Option “D” is correct.
The Hampi Festival, celebrated in November, is one of the most important festivals in Karnataka celebrated on a grand level.The famous Dussera festival of Mysore to Kambala Buffalo race in Mangalore, the state is full of festivals and fiestas. The festival symbolizes New Year for Kannadigas. The term Ugadi means new (uge) beginning (adi) or the beginning of the new age.
27. Who is the first person from Karnataka to received Padma Vibhushan award?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Dr. V. Kasturi Ranga Varadaraja Rao is the first person from Karnataka to received Padma Vibhushan award. Vijayendra Kasturi Ranga Varadaraja Rao was an Indian economist, politician and educator.
28. In which district, the Bandipur National Park is located?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Bandipur National Park is located in Gundulpet taluk, Chamarajanagar district. Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka.
29. At which of the following places is a branch of Karnataka High Court located?
a. Ballari
b. Dharwad
c. Bidar
d. Mysuru

Option “B” is correct.
The Karnataka High Court is currently functional in Bangalore, Dharwad and Gulbarga. The bench of the High Court was set up in Dharwad and Gulbarga in the year 2006.
30. Which is the capital of Karnataka?
a. Hubli
b. Dharwad
c. Bangalore
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Bangalore, officially known as Bengaluru, is the Capital of the Indian State of Karnataka. The city is also known as the electronic capital of India.
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