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[#416] Which are the two colours that used in Kannada Flag?
Correct Answer

(A) Yellow and Red

Explanation

Solution: Yellow and Red are the two colours used in Kannada Flag. The Kannada flag, a strip of yellow and red, symbolises both Kannada and Karnataka. Based on ancient Kannada, people believe the yellow and red colours in the flag stand for Arashina (Turmeric) and Kumkuma (Vermilion).

[#417] The temples at "Halebidu and Belur" belong to which of the following dynasty?
Correct Answer

(A) Hoysala dynasty

Explanation

Solution: The temples at "Halebidu and Belur" belong to Hoysala dynasty. The two towns, Belur and Halebidu, are located in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka. They are renowned for their Hindu and Jain temples, built during the rule of the Hoysala dynasty.

[#418] Which is the biggest airport in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(D) Kempegowda International Airport

Explanation

Solution: Kempegowda Airport is the third-busiest airport by passenger traffic and total cargo handled in India, behind the airports in Delhi and Mumbai, and is the 29 th busiest airport in Asia.

[#419] Who is the founder of Bangalore city?
Correct Answer

(C) Kempe Gowda I

Explanation

Solution: The city's nucleus was a settlement around a mud fort, built in 1537 by a local chief, Kempe Gowda I.

[#420] Who is father of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(D) Both B and C

Explanation

Solution: This empire was established by Harihara I and Bukka Raya who many historians claim were commanders of the last Hoysala King Veera Ballala III and the empire prospered for over two centuries. The Vijayanagara rulers patronized culture and a distinct form of literature and architecture evolved during this period.