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[#291] Who had written the book "Kavirajamarga"?
Correct Answer

(A) Amoghavarsha I

Explanation

Solution: Kavirajamarga was written and motivated by King Nrupatunga Amoghavarsha-I of Rashtrakuta. Historians say that Kavirajamarga is focused on Kavyadarsha, a Sanskrit text. Kavirajamarga is co-authored by Sri Vijaya, a poet in the king's court and a theorist in the Kannada language.

[#292] The peacock wildlife sanctuary is located at
Correct Answer

(B) Adichunchangiri

Explanation

Solution: The peacock wildlife sanctuary is located at Adichunchanagiri. Karnataka has two peacock sanctuaries, one at Adichunchanagiri and another at Bankapura fort. Bankapur Peacock sanctuary is inside the Bankapura Fort in Bankapura in Haveri District.

[#293] Who was chosen for Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Lifetime achievement award-2015?
Correct Answer

(A) B. N. Suresh

Explanation

Solution: Space scientist B. N. Suresh has been chosen for the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Lifetime achievement award-2015. The award carries a gold medal, a citation and purse of Rs. 1 lakh. Byrana Nagappa Suresh is an Indian aerospace scientist.

[#294] What is the area of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) 74,051 sq. mi.

Explanation

Solution: The state covers an area of 1,91,791 square kilometres (74,051 sq mi), or 5.83 percent of the total geographical area of India. It is the sixth largest Indian state by area.

[#295] Karnataka is the ___ safest place in South India?
Correct Answer

(A) 2 nd

Explanation

Solution: According to a report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Karnataka is the second safest state in south India. Andhra Pradesh is the first safest state in India.