Karnataka - Study Mode

[#286] How many national bird sanctuaries are there in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Five

Explanation

Solution: The state has 5 most beautiful bird sanctuaries, 21 wildlife sanctuaries and 5 national park, which are home to a large number of local migratory Bird such as bar-headed gooseis,flamingos and crane.

[#287] How many major ports are there in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) One

Explanation

Solution: Currently there is one major port and two non-major ports that are operational in Karnataka. The major port at Mangalore, namely, New Mangalore Port Trust, currently caters to the cargo requirements of the southern districts of the state.

[#288] How many rivers are there in Bijapur?
Correct Answer

(B) Five

Explanation

Solution: The rivers Bhima, Krishna, Doni, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha drain this land which is popularly referred to as the land of five rivers and hence Bijapur district is called the Punjab of Karnataka.

[#289] The town administration during the period of Satavahanas was in the hands of
Correct Answer

(A) Nigama Sabha

Explanation

Solution: The town organization during the time of Satavahanas was in the possession of Nigama Sabha. The Satavahana-era inscriptions mention three types of settlements: nagara (city), nigama (market town) and gama (village).

[#290] Which sea is to the west of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(C) Arabian

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka is situated in the Deccan Plateau and is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west. The Karnataka Coast is also known as the Malabar Coast. It is endowed with a coastline of about 300 km, by the Arabian Sea, along the Western Ghats.