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[#266] Kavirajamarga is the earliest available writing on poetic and grammar in the Kannada literature. It was written by which of the following King?
Correct Answer
(B) Amoghavarsha
Explanation
Solution: Kavirajamarga is the earliest available writing on poetic and grammar in the Kannada literature. It was written by Amoghavarsha King. Important points about Amoghavarsha: • Kavirajamarga is the earliest available work on rhetoric, poetics and grammar in the Kannada language. • It was inspired by or written in part by the famous Rashtrakuta King Amoghavarsha I, and some historians claim it is based partly on the Sanskrit text Kavyadarsha. • He was the greatest ruler of Rashtrakuta dynasty. • During the rule of Amoghavarsha-I, many Sanskrit and Kannada scholars gained prominence. • Amoghavarsha I was a well established scholar and poet.
[#267] Which one is the oldest known Kannada language inscription in the Kannada script?
Correct Answer
(D) Halmidi inscription
Explanation
Solution: Halmidi inscription one is the oldest known Kannada language inscription in the Kannada script. This inscription is generally known as the Halmidi inscription and consists of sixteen lines carved on a sandstone slab. It has been dated to 450 CE and demonstrates that Kannada was used as a language of administration at that time.
[#268] Badami, the second capital of the early Chalukyas was formerly known as
Correct Answer
(A) Vatapi
Explanation
Solution: Badami, the second capital of the early Chalukyas was formerly known as Vatapi. They established their capital at Vatapi, modern Badami in the Bijapur district, which forms a part of Karnataka. Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.
[#269] When was the first Anglo-Mysore War fought?
Correct Answer
(B) 1767 - 69
Explanation
Solution: The First Anglo-Mysore War (1767 - 69) saw Hyder Ali enjoy some measure of success against the British, almost capturing Madras. The British convinced the Nizam of Hyderabad to attack Hyder. That was temporary, however, and the Nizam signed a new treaty with the British in February 1768.
[#270] Which is the Highest waterfall in Karnataka?
Correct Answer
(C) Kunchikal Falls
Explanation
Solution: Kunchikal Falls is located Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in Shimoga district of state Karnataka. Kunchikal falls cascades down rocky boulders and total height of fall is 183 meters (600 feet) according to world waterfall database.