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[#51] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah was succeeded by which of the following kings?
Correct Answer

(B) Ahmah Shah Wali

Explanation

Solution: Firuz Shah was defeated in 1420 CE. After his defeat, he was forced to abdicate in favour of his brother Ahmad Shah I who is called a saint (wali) because of his association with the famous Sufi saint Gesu Daraz.

[#52] Where is the Gulf of Nagarhole National Park is situated?
Correct Answer

(C) Kodagu

Explanation

Solution: Nagarahole Tiger Reserve formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi Nagarahole National Park is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka, India.

[#53] Which day is Kempe Gowda Jayanthi?
Correct Answer

(D) 27 th June 2017

Explanation

Solution: Nadaprabhu Hiriya Kempe Gowda, also known as Kempe Gowda was a chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire. Kempegowda's birth anniversary celebrations are organized by the state government every year across Karnataka from 27 th June 2017, and is seen as Kempegowda day or Kempegowda Jayanthi.

[#54] Which is the heart of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(C) Davanagere

Explanation

Solution: Davanagere is the "Heart of Karnataka", Davanagere is surrounded from Chitradurga, Bellary, Shimoga, Chikmagalur and Haveri districts. Davanagere is at the centre of Karnataka, 14°28' N latitude, 75°59' E longitude and 602.5 metres (1,977 ft) above sea level.

[#55] Which is the first port in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) New Mangalore Port

Explanation

Solution: New Mangalore was declared India's 9 th Major Port on 4 th May, 1974. It was formally inaugurated by former prime minister Indira Gandhi on 11 th January, 1975. It is called New Mangalore Port to distinguish it from the old harbour or port located in Mangalore city which is called Mangalore bunder or Hale bunder.