Adi shankaracharya established his first of four “mathas” at ?
a.
Tumkur
b.
c.
d.
Sringeri
Option “D” is correct.
62.
The Karnataka Government recently banned in Malnad area plantation of ?
a.
Shikakai
b.
Eucalyptus
c.
Tamarind
d.
Teak
Option “B” is correct. The Karnataka Government on recently banned cultivation of eucalyptus in Malnad and Semi-Malnad areas with immediate effect. On 30th January 2019, a division bench of Justice Ravi Malimath stayed an order banning the cultivation of fresh eucalyptus.
63.
What is the official language of Karnataka state?
a.
Hindi
b.
English
c.
Kannada
d.
Malayalam
Option “C” is correct. Kannada, one of the classical languages of India, is the most widely spoken and official language of the karnataka. Kannada belongs to the group of south Indian languages popularly known as the Dravidian family of languages, with several regional dialectical variations.
64.
Which of the following Sports Award is related to Karnataka State?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Option “B” is correct. Ekalavya Award is awarded by Government of Karnataka for outstanding performance in sports. Karnataka Government started this award in 1993.The award was announced by sports minister Narayana Gowda.
65.
Chennakesava temple at Belur is a _____________ temple.
a.
Trikuta
b.
c.
Dwikuta
d.
Chatushkuta
Option “B” is correct. Chennakeshava Temple of Belur, is a 12th century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state. The temple is a ekakuta vimana design (single shrine) of 10.5 m by 10.5 m size. It combines elements of North Indian Nagara and South Indian Karnata style architecture.
66.
In which of the following place of Karnataka one cannot find Bahubali Statue?
a.
Karkala
b.
Dharmastala
c.
d.
Udupi
Option “D” is correct. Udupi place of Karnataka cannot find Bahubali Statue. Few important points about Bahubali Statue: • Bahubali, a much revered figure among Jains, was the son of Rishabhanatha (the first tirthankara of Jainism) and the younger brother of Bharata Chakravartin. • A 39-foot high statue of Bahubali with a 13-foot pedestal that weighs about 175 tons is installed at Dharmasthala in Karnataka. • The monolithic statue of Bahubali which is carved from a single block of granite is located at Shravanabelagola, located 158 km from Bangalore. • Karkala is known for its 42 ft (13 m) monolithic statue of Gomateshwara Bahubali, which is believed to have been built around 1432 and is the second-tallest statue in the state.
67.
Who is the first Governor of Karnataka?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Option “D” is correct. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar is the first Governor of Karnataka. Few important point regard Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar given below: • Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, previously the Maharaja of Mysore and the Rajpramukh of Mysore. • His tenure period is from 1st November 1956 to 4th May 1963. • He was the 25th Maharaja of the kingdom.
68.
The persian ambassador Abdur Razzak visited the court of-
a.
b.
c.
Narasanayaka
d.
Option “B” is correct. The Persian Ambassador Abdul Razzak visited the court of Deva Raya II. He was a Persian, Timurid chronicler and a scholar who visited the Vijaynagar Kingdom at the time of Deva Raya II as an ambassador of Shah Rukh, the Timurid dynasty ruler of Persia.
69.
Which Festival celebrations are famous in Mysore?
a.
Diwali
b.
Dasara
c.
Holi
d.
Shivratri
Option “B” is correct. Dasara is the most famous Mysore festival and lasts for ten days during the months of September and October. Mysore Dasara is the Nadahabba (state festival) of the state of Karnataka. Mysuru Dasara is one of the most vibrant festivals of India.
70.
Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire?
a.
b.
Dantidurga
c.
d.
Option “B” is correct. Dantidurga , also known as Dantivarman II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. His successor was his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.
