Karnataka - Study Mode

[#296] How many seats have been allocated for Karnataka in Lokasabha and Rajyasabha?
Correct Answer

(B) 28, 12

Explanation

Solution: Present and past members of Lok Sabha from Karnataka. 28 Lok Sabha members are elected. Karnataka elects 12 seats and they are indirectly elected by the state legislators of Karnataka.

[#297] Which day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava?
Correct Answer

(C) 1 st November

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka Rajyotsava which is also called - Kannada Day, Karnataka Formation Day. Karnataka Formation Day - is observed on 1 st November every year to commemorate the day when Kannada dominant regions in South India merged together as one to form the state of Karnataka.

[#298] When did Karnataka acquire its present name?
Correct Answer

(D) 1 st November 1973

Explanation

Solution: The State Reorganization Act renamed the Mysore State as Karnataka on 1 st November 1973.
Few important point regard Mysore: • Mysore was governed by a British commissioner from 1831 to 1881, when administration was once again restored to the Wadiyars. • The last of the Wadiyars became governor of the state after territorial reorganizations in 1953 and 1956. • The state was renamed Karnataka in 1973.

[#299] Which is the second largest airport in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Mangalore International Airport

Explanation

Solution: Mangalore Airport also called Bhape Airport is the second largest airport positioned in Karnataka.

[#300] Which district is called as Manchester of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(C) Davangere

Explanation

Solution: The city of Davangere is known as the Manchester of Karnataka as it had the highest number of cotton mills in Karnataka. Also, the mills present had a high standard which resulted in a production of a large amount of cotton fabric in the state.