Karnataka - Study Mode

[#171] Which temple is located in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Sri Virupaksha Temple

Explanation

Solution: Sri Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha. The temple was built by Lakkan Dandesha.

[#172] Mention the work of Bhaskara II which deals extensively with epicyclic-eccentric theories for planetary motion
Correct Answer

(B) Lilavati

Explanation

Solution: Bhaskara II or Bhaskaracharya was an Indian mathematician and astronomer. Lilavati is the work of Bhaskara II which deals extensively with epicyclic-eccentric theories for planetary motions.

[#173] _____ is a Folk dance of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Nati

Explanation

Solution: Nati (Option A) is a folk dance of Karnataka. It is a traditional dance form performed during various festivals and celebrations in the state, often characterized by vibrant costumes and energetic movements. Lavani (Option B) is a folk dance from the Maharashtra region, not Karnataka. Bihu (Option C) is a folk dance from the Assam region, not Karnataka. Chhau (Option D) is a folk dance from the eastern states of India, primarily Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, but not Karnataka. So, the correct answer is Option A: Nati , which is a folk dance of Karnataka.

[#174] Who is the first person to received Jnanpith Award for Kannada language?
Correct Answer

(B) Kuvempu

Explanation

Solution: Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa (Kuvempu) is the first ever winner of the Jnanpith award from Karnataka, for his magnum opus Ramayana Darshanam in 1969.

[#175] Srinivasa was the pen name of which famous author?
Correct Answer

(A) M. V. Iyengar

Explanation

Solution: Srinivasa was the pen name of Masti Venkatesh Iyengar. He was a well known writer in Kannada language. He was the fourth among Kannada writers to be honored with the Jnanpith Award.