Karnataka - Study Mode

[#276] Who was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in May 2019?
Correct Answer

(B) Abhay Shreeniwas Oka

Explanation

Solution: Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka is an Indian Judge and current Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court. He was appointed Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court on 30 th April 2019 and sworn in as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court on 10 th May 2019. Karnataka Governor Vajubhai R Vala administered the oath of office to Justice Shreeniwas Oka at the Raj Bhavan.

[#277] Who is the founder of Chalukya?
Correct Answer

(A) Pulakeshin I

Explanation

Solution: The Chalukya dynasty was established by Pulakeshin I in 543. Pulakeshin I took Vatapi modern Badami in Bagalkot district, Karnataka under his control and made it his capital. Pulakeshin I and his descendants are referred to as "Chalukyas of Badami".

[#278] How many lakes are there in Bengaluru?
Correct Answer

(D) 189

Explanation

Solution: Bangalore is blessed with around 189 lakes, spread throughout the city.

[#279] When was the third Anglo Mysore War fought?
Correct Answer

(C) 1798

Explanation

Solution: The immediate cause of the third Anglo-Mysore war was the attack of Tipu on an ally of the English, the Raja of Travancore, who had provoked Tipu by some of his actions. The English purchased the neutrality of the Nizam and the Marathas in 1790 by offering them parts of the conquered territories of Tipu after the war.

[#280] How many rivers are there in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) 7

Explanation

Solution: There are seven river systems in Karnataka which with their tributaries, drain the state - Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, North Pennar, South Pennar, Palar & West Flowing Rivers. Rivers are integral part of agriculture, a source of hydropower and used for transportation in certain areas.