Karnataka - Study Mode

[#366] Karnataka's share in the total geographical area of India is
Correct Answer

(B) 5.85%

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka's share in the total geographical area of India is 5.85%. Karnataka extends to about 750 km from North to South and about 400 km from East to West. Karnataka's total land area is 1,91,791 sq.km.

[#367] What is the name of Tipu Sultan's Tomb?
Correct Answer

(A) Gumbaz

Explanation

Solution: The Gumbaz at Srirangapattana is a Muslim mausoleum at the centre of a landscaped garden, holding the graves of Tippu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali, and his mother Fakhr-Un-Nisa. It was built by Tippu Sultan to house the graves of his parents.

[#368] Who started cement and paper factory in bhadravathi?
Correct Answer

(C) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

Explanation

Solution: Mysore Paper Mill or the MPM is situated at Bhadravathi in the Shimoga district of Karnataka state, India. It was established in the year 1937 by Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore state. In 1977, the company became a government company.

[#369] When was Bangalore renamed Bengaluru?
Correct Answer

(A) 1 st November 2014

Explanation

Solution: The Union government approved this request, along with name changes for 11 other Karnataka cities, in October 2014, hence Bangalore was renamed to "Bengaluru" on 1 st November 2014.

[#370] Which is the oldest airport in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) Bellary Airport

Explanation

Solution: Bellary Airport is an airport serving Bellary, a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. Bellary was a part of the first commercial flight of India which was from Karachi to Madras, flown by J. R. D. Tata on 15 th October, 1932. This is the first airport of Karnataka built as early as 1932.