Karnataka - Study Mode

[#251] Which of the following states does Karnataka not share its border?
Correct Answer

(D) Odisha

Explanation

Solution: Odisha does not share border with Karnataka. Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast and Kerala to the south.

[#252] Where is Gol Gumbaz located?
Correct Answer

(D) Bijapur

Explanation

Solution: Gol Gumbaz, is located in Bijapur. The construction of the tomb started in 1626 and completed in 1656.

[#253] Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples were built in rule of which Vijayanagara empire?
Correct Answer

(B) Krishna Deva Raya

Explanation

Solution: Krishna Deva Raya built Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples at Vijayanagar. Achyuta Deva Raya was the younger brother of Krishna Deva Raya. Sada Siva Raya was the last ruler of Tuluva dynasty.

[#254] The Indian Institute of Science is located at ______
Correct Answer

(A) Bangalore

Explanation

Solution: The Indian Institute of Science is located at Bangalore. It was eventually established, through a vesting order passed on 27 th May 1909 by the Indian Government, in the southern city of Bengaluru on 371 acres of land donated by the Mysore Durbar.

[#255] Who was the First Governor of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar

Explanation

Solution: The first was Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, previously the Maharaja of Mysore (1940 - 50) and the Rajpramukh of Mysore (1950 - 56).