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[#376] Balakrishna Temple built by Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over
Correct Answer

(A) Orissa

Explanation

Solution: One of the important temples built by Krishnadevaraya was the Balakrishna temple. It was built for the image of Balakrishna brought from Orissa. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples were also built by Krishnadevaraya.

[#377] Which one is a west flowing river in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Varahi River

Explanation

Solution: Varahi River one is a west flowing river in Karnataka. Varahi River originates and flows through Western Ghats in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also known as Halady or Haladi River in downstream areas.

[#378] Jog Falls which is one of the highest waterfalls in India, is created by?
Correct Answer

(A) Sharavati River

Explanation

Solution: The Jog waterfalls created by the Sharavathi River in sharavathi valley of Shimoga district in Karnataka. It’s a breathtaking spectacle when Sharavathi River is falling from a height of 829 ft.

[#379] Which is the called as Dakshina Ganga (The Ganga river of the south)?
Correct Answer

(B) Godavari

Explanation

Solution: Godavari is known as Dakshin Ganga because Godavari is the largest Peninsular river while Ganga is the largest river in whole India. That's why it is compared to Ganga and it is in south. Kaveri is known as Ganga of South India because it's flow is also like Ganga river and it is also having so many tributaries like Ganga.

[#380] On which of the following rivers are the Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls) situated?
Correct Answer

(A) Sharavati

Explanation

Solution: Jog Falls is a waterfall on the Sharavati River located in the Western Ghats near Sagar Taluk of Shivamogga District, Karnataka. The Jog Falls are located 18 miles (29 km) upstream from Honavar at the river's mouth on the Arabian Sea.