Karnataka - Study Mode

[#446] Who formed Indian Institute of Science?
Correct Answer

(A) Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV

Explanation

Solution: Indian Institute of Science formed Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV was the twenty-fourth maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore, from 1894 until his death in 1940.

[#447] When was Almatti Dam built?
Correct Answer

(C) 1 st July 2005

Explanation

Solution: The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in 1 st July 2005.

[#448] Which district is called Punjab of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(D) Bijapur

Explanation

Solution: Bijapur district has been compared with Punjab since Punjab refers to the five rivers that flow through the state, which are Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab and Beas.

[#449] Who was the powerful ruler in Mysore?
Correct Answer

(A) Tipu Sultan

Explanation

Solution: The most powerful ruler of Mysore was Tipu Sultan. He proved to be a threat to the British East India Company until his defeat at their hands during the fourth Anglo-Mysore War. For further reading check the following articles: First and Second Anglo-Mysore Wars.

[#450] When did British capture Surapura?
Correct Answer

(A) 1858

Explanation

Solution: The British appointed an officer named Campbell to report on the various activities of the King. The officer submitted a report to the resident of Hyderabad that the King is involved in misadministration. The British army captured Surapura in 1858.