Karnataka - Study Mode

[#451] How many waterfalls are there in Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(B) 40

[#452] Which is the first Karnataka dam?
Correct Answer

(B) Vani Vilasa Sagara

Explanation

Solution: Vani Vilasa Sagara was built by the Mysore Maharajas pre-independence across the river Vedavathi. Vani Vilasa Sagara is the oldest dam in the state.

[#453] Jindal Vijaynagar Airport is located in which of the following districts of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) Bellary

Explanation

Solution: Jindal Vijaynagar Airport is located at Toranagallu village in Bellary district of Karnataka. It is owned and operated by JSW Steel, which operates a steel mill in Toranagallu.

[#454] Total geographical area of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(A) 1,91,791 km 2

Explanation

Solution: The state covers an area of 1,91,791 square kilometres (74,051 sq mi), or 5.83% of the total geographical area of India. It is the sixth largest Indian state by area.

[#455] In which year was the government soap factory established in Bangalore?
Correct Answer

(A) 1916

Explanation

Solution: Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the king of Mysore, established the Government Soap Factory in Bangalore. This factory, which was set up in 1916, started manufacturing soaps under the brand name Mysore Sandal Soap using sandalwood oil as the main ingredient.