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[#201] Kempe Gowda I is considered as the founder of ___________ city.
Correct Answer

(D) Bangalore

Explanation

Solution: Nadaprabhu Hiriya Kempe Gowda, also known as Kempe Gowda was a chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire. Kempe Gowda is considered as the founder of Bangalore city. The city of Bengaluru, which is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, was fortified by Kempe Gowda in 1537.

[#202] At which place is the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha located?
Correct Answer

(B) Belgaum

Explanation

Solution: The Suvarna Vidhana Soudha is the legislature building of the State of Karnataka in the Belgaum district of Northern Karnataka. It was inaugurated on 11 th October 2012 by President Pranab Mukherjee.

[#203] Which of the following places is famous for metal handicraft known as Bidriware?
Correct Answer

(D) Bidar

Explanation

Solution: Bidriware is a renowned metal handicraft that derives its name from Bidar, presently in Karnataka. It was believed to have originated in 14 th century AD during the reign of Bahamani Sultans.

[#204] Recently names of Cities in Karnataka changed New name of Belgaum city is?
Correct Answer

(A) Belagavi

Explanation

Solution: On 1 st November 2014, the city's name was changed from Belgaum to Belagavi by the Karnataka government, with approval of the central government of India along with 12 other cities.

[#205] Which one is the state animal of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Asian elephant

Explanation

Solution: The state animal of Karnataka the Indian elephant (Elephas maximus) in the Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, India. The park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere.