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[#76] Where is the Talakaveri wildlife sanctuary situated?
Correct Answer

(A) Kodagu

Explanation

Solution: Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka state of South India. It is located in Kodagu district and is spread over 105 km 2 . It borders with Ranipuram hills and Kottencheri hills in Kasaragod district of Kerala.

[#77] The committee which recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj System in India was _____
Correct Answer

(A) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

Explanation

Solution: In 1957, Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended three tier Panchayats Gram Panchayat at village level, Panchayat committee at block level and thereafter Zilla Parishad.

[#78] Who is the founder of Cubbon Park?
Correct Answer

(B) Major General Richard Sankey

Explanation

Solution: Cubbon Park, officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park, is a landmark 'lung' area of Bengaluru city, located (12.97°N 77.6°E) within the heart of the city in the Central Administrative Area. Originally created in 1870 under Major General Richard Sankey, then British Chief Engineer of Mysore State, it covered an area of 100 acres (0.40 km 2 ). Subsequent expansion has since taken place and the park's area is now reported to be 300 acres (1.2 km 2 ).

[#79] When did Christianity reach Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) 16 th century

[#80] Who established the Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha?
Correct Answer

(B) R. H. Deshpande

Explanation

Solution: The Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha was an institution established on 20 th July 1890 by Sri R. H. Deshpande in Dharwad which was then under the British rule of Bombay Presidency.