Karnataka - Study Mode

[#491] Where is India's only private sanctuary known as the SAI Sanctuary located?
Correct Answer

(A) Kodagu

Explanation

Solution: India's only private sanctuary known as the SAI Sanctuary is located in Kodagu. It is spread over an area of 1.2 square km. It is managed by SAI Sanctuary Trust. SAI Sanctuary trust won the Wildlife and Tourism Initiative of the Year Award-2014 for Eco-Tourism that protects forests and wildlife.

[#492] Who among the following had built beautiful temples at Pattadakallu and Aihole?
Correct Answer

(A) Chalukya

Explanation

Solution: The Chalukyas of Badami were great builders as well as art lovers. They built beautiful temples at Badami, Aihole and Pattadakallu.

[#493] Who had written the first Kannada-English dictionary?
Correct Answer

(C) Ferdinand Kittel
(G) Ferdinand Kittel

Explanation

Solution: Ferdinand Kittel had written the first Kannada-English dictionary in 1894. With 70,000 words on 1,752 pages, it was, in the true sense, a labour of love.

[#494] Which is the largest river in the state of Karnataka?
Correct Answer

(C) Krishna

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is Option C: Krishna . The Krishna River is the largest river in the state of Karnataka and plays a crucial role in the region's water supply, agriculture, and economy. The Krishna River originates in the Western Ghats at a place called Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra and flows through several states, including Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, before merging into the Bay of Bengal. In Karnataka, it traverses a significant distance, contributing to the state’s agricultural richness and supporting various districts through its tributaries and irrigation channels. Important highlights about the Krishna River in Karnataka include: It flows through major districts such as Bagalkot, Hubli-Dharwad, and Bellary and is vital for sustaining agriculture in these regions. The river provides water to significant irrigation projects like the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) dam and the Tungabhadra dam , which aid in the water supply for farming and drinking purposes. Other river options mentioned are: Kaveri : While the Kaveri River is also significant and flows through Karnataka, it is not as extensive in terms of overall length and water flow as the Krishna River. Hemavati : A tributary of the Kaveri, it is smaller and not the largest river. Ghataprabha : A tributary of the Krishna, but it is much smaller in size compared to the Krishna River. Thus, the Krishna River stands out as the largest river in the state of Karnataka.

[#495] In which district the Hampi Monuments are located?
Correct Answer

(A) Bellary

Explanation

Solution: Hampi Monuments are located at Bellary District. Hampi is also referred to the Group of Monuments, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in East-Central Karnataka.