Karnataka - Study Mode

[#281] Which is the oldest city in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Banavasi

Explanation

Solution: Banavasi is the oldest town in the Karnataka state. It has grown up around the Madhukeshwara Temple built in the 5 th century and dedicated to Shiva the supreme God in Shaivism, a major branch of Hinduism.

[#282] Which city is known as Gateway of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Mangalore

Explanation

Solution: The port of Mangalore is surrounded by backwaters of the river Gurupura and Nathravathi and referred to as the 'Gateway of Karnataka'. Mangalore, officially known as Mangalore is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats mountain range about 352 km (219 mi) west of Bangalore, the capital of the state.

[#283] Who was the founder of Nayakas of Surapura?
Correct Answer

(A) Venkatappa Nayaka

Explanation

Solution: Venkatappa Nayaka was a prominent and a last ruler from Nayak Dynasty of Surapura. He refused to accept the sovereignty of the British East India Company and waged a war against them. Surapura is in the present Yadgiri district, one of the 31 districts of Karnataka state in Southern India.

[#284] What is Mysore Maharaja name?
Correct Answer

(C) Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja

Explanation

Solution: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja is the 27 th and present titular Maharaja of Mysore and head of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty.

[#285] Who is the last king of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(C) Hari Singh Deva

Explanation

Solution: Harisimhadeva also called Hari Singh Deva who was the last ruler of the Karnat dynasty. He ruled from 1304 to 1324. His rule is considered a landmark point for the history of Mithila. He introduced several social changes such as the 4-class system for Maithil Brahmin and the Panji system was developed.