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[#306] Where is Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary situated?
Correct Answer

(C) Wayanad

Explanation

Solution: Attracting wildlife enthusiasts from far and wide, Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries of South India situated in Wayanad. It is a sweet home of a variety of wildlife species, including some endangered ones. It is located on the banks of Kabani river in Karnataka.

[#307] Which is the oldest national park in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(C) Bandipur National Park

Explanation

Solution: Bandipur National Park is the biggest national park in Karnataka with an area of 874 square kilometres. This is also the oldest national park in Karnataka as it was established in 1974.

[#308] Karnataka is the ______ largest state by area wise in India?
Correct Answer

(B) Six

Explanation

Solution: It is the sixth largest Indian state by area. With 6,11,30,704 inhabitants at the 2011 census, Karnataka is the eighth largest state by population, comprising 31 districts.

[#309] Which Rashtrakuta King overthrew the Chalukyan king Kirtivarma II?
Correct Answer

(D) Dantidurga

Explanation

Solution: The last Chalukya king, Kirtivarman II, was overthrown by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga in 753 AD. At their peak, the Chalukyas ruled a vast empire stretching from the Kaveri in the south to the Narmada in the north.

[#310] What is the capital of Chalukya dynasty?
Correct Answer

(B) Badami

Explanation

Solution: The Chalukya dynasty was established by Pulakeshin I in 543 AD. Pulakeshin I took Vatapi (modern Badami in Bagalkot district, Karnataka) under his control and made it his capital.