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[#111] Karnataka was formed in 1956 on the basis of the report of
Correct Answer

(C) Fazal Ali Commission
(E) Fazal Ali Commission

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka was formed in 1956 on the basis of the report of Fazal Ali Commission. The Commission in its report accepted that the boundaries of the state should reflect the boundaries of different languages. On the basis of its report, the State Reorganization Act was passed in 1956. This led to the creation of 14 states and six union territories.

[#112] First person from state of Karnataka to received Bharat Ratna award
Correct Answer

(B) Visvesvaraya

Explanation

Solution: Visvesvaraya was the first person from state of Karnataka to received Bharat Ratna award. He was also the chief engineer in several architectural marvels in India.

[#113] Which of the following kings assumed the title of "Talakadugonda"?
Correct Answer

(B) Vishnuvardhana

Explanation

Solution: Vishnuvardhana was the important Hoysala king who came after Nrupakama, Ereyanga and Ballala. As a great king of this dynasty, he won Gangavadi from the Cholas and earned the title Talakadugonda.

[#114] Who had written the mathematical book "Ganita-sara-samgraha"?
Correct Answer

(D) Mahaviracharya

Explanation

Solution: Mahaviracharya had written the mathematical book "Ganita-sara-samgraha". He was a 9 th century Jain mathematician. He wrote the first book dedicated to pure Mathematics in India.

[#115] At which place is the historical monument Gol Gumbaz located?
Correct Answer

(B) Vijayapura

Explanation

Solution: Gol Gumbaz is the most famous monument in Vijayapura. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. It is the second largest dome ever built, next in size only to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.