Karnataka - Study Mode

[#101] How many border districts are there in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Five

Explanation

Solution: All the five districts in Karnataka are bordering Kerala and Tamil Nadu - the states that continue to report a high number of cases.

[#102] Which is known as Cotton City of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Raichur

[#103] When was Indian Coffee Board established?
Correct Answer

(A) 1942

Explanation

Solution: The Government of India established the 'Coffee Board' through a constitutional act "Coffee Act VII of 1942" under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Board has a Market Intelligence Unit functioning from its head office at Bangalore.

[#104] Which is the smallest taluk in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Gudibande

Explanation

Solution: The smallest taluk in Karnataka is Gudibande with 225 sq km, while the largest is Kollegal with 2,840 sq km. Sringeri taluk has the least population of 36,930. Yelandur taluk has only 28 villages, while Chintamani in Chikkaballapur distirct has 400 villages.

[#105] Who was the first soldier to be hanged for the 1857 revolt?
Correct Answer

(B) Mangal Pandey

Explanation

Solution: Mangal Pandey was arrested and sentenced to death after he attacked British officers in Barrackpore on 29 th March, 1857. Anticipating a revolt, British authorities moved up his initial execution date from 18 th April to 8 th April, when he was hanged.