Karnataka - Study Mode

[#506] Which of the following bank headquarters is not located in Karnataka state ?
Correct Answer

(C) South indian Bank

Explanation

Solution: South Indian Bank headquarters is not located in Karnataka. The South Indian Bank (SIB) is a major private sector bank headquartered at Thrissur in Kerala.

[#507] When did M. Visvesvaraya receive the Bharat Ratna Award?
Correct Answer

(C) 1955

Explanation

Solution: Visvesvaraya, the visionary engineer who transformed India. Visvesvaraya was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1955
Engineer's Day is celebrated on 15 th September to mark his birth anniversary.

[#508] Who is Mysore Palace King?
Correct Answer

(A) Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja

Explanation

Solution: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja, Maharaja of Mysore (born 24 th March 1992
head of the Wadiyar family: 2015 present). Adopted by Pramoda Kumari on 23 rd February 2015 and anointed on 28 th May 2015).

[#509] What is the old name of Banavasi?
Correct Answer

(C) Konkanapura

Explanation

Solution: Banavasi is said be the oldest town in Karnataka
earlier known as Konkanapura, it is a temple town. The main attraction is the Madhukeshwara Temple which was built in 9 th century. It is a historical place on the banks of Varada river in Karnataka.

[#510] What is the upper house of the state legislature?
Correct Answer

(C) Vidhan Parishad

Explanation

Solution: The State Legislative Council, or Vidhan Parishad, or Saasana Mandali is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral state legislature
the lower house being the State Legislative Assembly. Its establishment is defined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.