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[#241] In which of the following place Ashok's minor rock edict has been discovered in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Maski, Raichur

Explanation

Solution: The name Ashoka is explicitly mentioned only in three rock edicts which are in Maski, Gujjara and Nittur. The Maski version of Minor Rock Edict was historically especially important in that it confirmed the association of the title "Devanampriya" with Ashoka.

[#242] Who was the first woman speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly?
Correct Answer

(C) K. S. Nagarathnamma

Explanation

Solution: K. S. Nagarathanamma was the first woman speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly. She was the first female speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 1972 to 1978, the erstwhile Mysore Legislative Assembly.

[#243] Which bird sanctuary is in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(C) Both A and B

Explanation

Solution: Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is an island located near the Mandagadde village which is 30 km from the Shimoga town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is one of the well-known bird sanctuaries of Karnataka. It is located 13 km from Sorab and 0.5 km from Gudavi village, in Shimoga district.

[#244] Which place was ceded to the British after the Treaty of Srirangapatnam?
Correct Answer

(B) Malabar

Explanation

Solution: The treaty of Srirangapattanam was signed between Tipu sultan, Nizam of Hyderabad and Lord Cornwallis in 1792 and ended Third Anglo Mysore war. As per this treaty, Tipu Sultan, the de-facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore ceded half his kingdom to the British which included the areas of Malabar, Coorg, Baramahal and Dindigul.

[#245] Alamatti Dam in Bijapur is also known as
Correct Answer

(D) Lal Bahadur Shastri dam

Explanation

Solution: Alamatti Dam in Bijapur is also known as Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam. The Almatti Dam is the main reservoir of the Upper Krishna Irrigation Project. The dam is located on the edge of Bijapur and Bagalkot districts. There are two small gardens situated near dam named Lav Kush and Krishna garden.