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[#156] At which place in Karnataka did Adi Shankaracharya establish the first of four mathas?
Correct Answer

(A) Sringeri

Explanation

Solution: Adi Shankaracharya establish the first of four math in Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have established four mathas or the Advaita monasteries all across India to propagate his learnings to devotees.

[#157] Who of the following is a National Film Award winning director as well as Jnanpith Award winning writer?
Correct Answer

(B) Girish Karnad

Explanation

Solution: Girish Karnad is a National Film Award winning director as well as Jnanpith Award winning writer. He is an Indian actor, film director, writer playwright, and Rhodes Scholar, who predominantly works in South Indian cinema and Bollywood.

[#158] The first hydro-electric power generating station in Karnataka
Correct Answer

(C) Shivanasamudra

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka's first hydro-electricity generating station is located in Shivanasamudra. Shivanasamudra is 120 kilometres from Bangalore on the Bangalore Kollegal National Highway.The erstwhile Mysore State had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major hydro-electric generating station at Shivasamudram as early as 1902 for commercial operation.

[#159] Which of the Famous Temple is located at Belur?
Correct Answer

(D) Chenna Keshava Temple

Explanation

Solution: Chenna Keshava Temple is the Famous Temple is located at Belur. Few important point regard Chenna Keshava Temple Given below: • The Chennakesava Temple, also referred to as Chennakeshava Temple and Keshava Temple, is a Vaishnava. • Hindu temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura, Karnataka.

[#160] How many Nayakas ruled for Surapura province?
Correct Answer

(A) Twelve Nayakas

Explanation

Solution: From 1637 to 1858 CE, twelve Nayakas ruled it. Gaddipidda Nayaka was the founder of this dynasty. Due to an agreement between British and the Hyderabad Nizam, Surapura came under the control of Hyderabad. Raja Nalvadi Venkatappa Nayaka (1843 - 1858 CE), the son of Raja Krishnappa Nayaka came to power.