Karnataka - Study Mode

[#256] What is the lower house of the state legislature?
Correct Answer

(B) Vidhan Sabha

Explanation

Solution: The Vidhan Sabha is the lower house and corresponds to the Lok Sabha while the Vidhan Parishad is the upper house and corresponds to the Rajya Sabha of the Parliament of India.

[#257] Which Vijayanagara king extended patronage to some of the most noted Kannada poets of the medieval period, such as Chamarasa and Kumara Vyasa?
Correct Answer

(A) Devaraya-II

Explanation

Solution: Deva Raya II extended patronage to some of the most noted Kannada poets of the medieval period, such as Chamarasa and Kumara Vyasa.

[#258] Which port is known as the Gateway of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) New Mangalore Port

Explanation

Solution: New Mangalore Port, the gateway to Karnataka apparently has shielded itself well from the impact of the global pandemic.

[#259] Which Bank has approved $346 million loan for highways upgradation project in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Asian Development bank

Explanation

Solution: India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $346 million loan agreement to finance upgrading of over 400 kilometres of state highways that comes under the Karnataka State Highways improvement lll Project. ADB's Board of Directors has approved a $346 million loan to upgrade highways in the Indian state of Karnataka.

[#260] The "Bramhagiri" edict in Chitradurga belongs to which Emperor?
Correct Answer

(B) Ashoka

Explanation

Solution: The "Bramhagiri" edict in Chitradurga belongs to Ashoka Emperor. Brahmagiri is located in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka. Gautama Maharishi, one among the seven renowned Hindu saints, is supposed to have lived in Chitradurga.