States of India Quiz

Karnataka Geography MCQ – Karnataka is located on the Deccan Plateau, Karnataka shares borders with the Arabian Sea on the west, Tamil Nadu on the south and southeast, Kerala on the southwest, Maharashtra on the north, Andhra Pradesh on the southeast and east, Telangana on the east, and Goa on the northwest.

Karnataka Geography MCQ – (MCQPrime)

1. In which year was Karnataka state formed?
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1956
D) 1960

2. When did Karnataka get the name Karnataka?
A) January 26, 1950
B) August 15, 1947
C) November 1, 1973
D) October 2, 1965

3. Total geographical area of Karnataka:
A) 191,791 square kilometers
B) 150,000 square kilometers
C) 200,000 square kilometers
D) 250,000 square kilometers

4. Which is the largest district of Karnataka?
A) Bengaluru Urban
B) Mysuru
C) Belagavi
D) Ballari

5. The capital of Karnataka is:
A) Mysuru
B) Hubli
C) Mangaluru
D) Bengaluru

6. Karnataka is the _____ largest state in India.
A) 5th
B) 6th
C) 7th
D) 8th

7. Which is the smallest district of Karnataka?
A) Bengaluru Urban
B) Kodagu
C) Udupi
D) Gadag

8. Which one is the northernmost district of Karnataka?
A) Bidar
B) Belagavi
C) Kalaburagi
D) Vijayapura

9. Which one is the southernmost district of Karnataka?
A) Chamarajanagar
B) Mysuru
C) Mandya
D) Kodagu

10. Which one is the easternmost district of Karnataka?
A) Kolar
B) Tumakuru
C) Chikkaballapur
D) Yadgir

11. Which one is the westernmost district of Karnataka?
A) Udupi
B) Uttara Kannada
C) Dakshina Kannada
D) Shivamogga

12. On November 1st, 1973, ______ was renamed as Karnataka.
A) Mysore State
B) Hyderabad State
C) Madras State
D) Bombay State

13. Karnataka is situated on a:
A) Plateau
B) Plain
C) Desert
D) Mountain

14. Karnataka is situated in the __ Plateau.
A) Deccan
B) Chota Nagpur
C) Malwa
D) Bundelkhand

15. The highest point in Karnataka is __.
A) Mullayanagiri
B) Nandi Hills
C) Savandurga
D) BR Hills

16. Karnataka has a total land area:
A) 191,791 square kilometers
B) 150,000 square kilometers
C) 200,000 square kilometers
D) 250,000 square kilometers

17. Karnataka Geological Survey department is the oldest survey department in India started in _:
A) 1850
B) 1851
C) 1890
D) 1901

18. In Karnataka, the Archean complex is made up of:
A) Sedimentary rocks
B) Metamorphic rocks
C) Igneous rocks
D) All of the above

19. Horizontal rocks of the Kaladgi series include:
A) Limestone
B) Sandstone
C) Shale
D) All of the above

20. In Karnataka, the Deccan traps were formed by the accumulation of:
A) Lava flows
B) Granite
C) Limestone
D) Sandstone

21. In Karnataka, about ____ percent of the country’s surface water resources are found.
A) 6%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%

22. In Karnataka, how many major river basins are formed?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 07
D) 16

23. The Karnataka state received __ percentage of rainfall from the southwest monsoon.
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%

24. How much forest area land is covered in Karnataka?
A) 20%
B) 21.21%
C) 40%
D) 50%

25. _ place in Shivamogga district receives the highest rainfall in Karnataka.
A) Agumbe
B) Thirthahalli
C) Sagar
D) Bhadravathi

26. Bengaluru is rightly called the __ of India.
A) Silicon Valley
B) Garden City
C) IT Hub
D) All of the above

27. __ State was renamed Karnataka.
A) Mysore
B) Madras
C) Bombay
D) Hyderabad

28. Which state produces more than 80% of the gold in India?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh

29. In Karnataka, __ is also known for its silver deposits.
A) Ballari
B) Raichur
C) Chitradurga
D) Both B) and C)

30. The 2nd largest reserves of manganese ore in India are found in _.
A) Karnataka
B) Odisha
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra

31. Karnataka has a total of __ districts in the state.
A) 25
B) 30
C) 31
D) 34

32. Karnataka state had a literacy rate of:
A) 75%
B) 75.36%
C) 85%
D) 90%

33. Karnataka has __ national highways.
A) 30
B) 35
C) 40
D) 14

34. The state animal of Karnataka:
A) Asian Elephant
B) Lion
C) Tiger
D) Indian Bison (Gaur)

35. The state bird of Karnataka:
A) Indian Roller
B) Peacock
C) Eagle
D) Kingfisher

36. The state flower of Karnataka:
A) Lotus
B) Sunflower
C) Crossandra
D) Rose

37. The state tree of Karnataka:
A) Sandalwood
B) Neem
C) Banyan
D) Coconut

38. Karnataka shares its boundary with how many states?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7

39. The highest peak of Karnataka is:
A) Mullayanagiri
B) Nandi Hills
C) Savandurga
D) BR Hills

40. The main minerals found in Karnataka are:
A) Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron-ore
B) Diamond, Copper and Gold
C) Silver, Copper and Iron-ore
D) None of the above

Karnataka History MCQ – Karnataka was formerly referred to as Karunadu, or “elevated land.” The traces of prehistoric eras provide insight into the history and culture of Karnataka. One of the oldest Stone Age finds was the hand axe discovered at Lingasugur in Raichur district. The epic Ramayana is also deeply interconnected with the history of Karnataka.

Karnataka History MCQ – (MCQPrime)

Karnataka Pre History

1. Which period marks the beginning of prehistoric human activity in Karnataka?
a) Mesolithic
b) Neolithic
c) Paleolithic
d) Iron Age

2. Which river valley is associated with Paleolithic tools in Karnataka?
a) Krishna
b) Kaveri
c) Malaprabha
d) Tungabhadra

3. The Neolithic site of Brahmagiri is located in which district?
a) Bangalore
b) Mysore
c) Chitradurga
d) Hassan

4. Which site in Karnataka is known for its Mesolithic rock art?
a) Hirebenakal
b) Hampi
c) Kupgal
d) Maski

5. Which kind of pottery best describes the Neolithic culture in Karnataka?
a) Black and Red Ware
b) Painted Grey Ware
c) Micaceous Red Ware
d) Polished Black Ware

6. In Karnataka, where was early Iron Age culture found?
a) Brahmagiri
b) Hallur
c) Maski
d) Banavasi

7. Which is the earliest Iron Age site in Karnataka?
a) Banavasi
b) Hallur
c) Brahmagiri
d) Sanganakallu

8. The Ranganatha Swamy temple in Karnataka is designed in which architectural style?
a) Hoysala
b) Dravidian
c) Vijayanagara
d) Chalukya

9. In Karnataka, prehistoric tools are made of which material?
a) Copper
b) Bronze
c) Stone
d) Iron

10. Karnataka is known for its microlithic tools made from which material?
a) Flint
b) Obsidian
c) Quartz
d) Chalcedony

11. A polished stone axe was discovered in Karnataka in which place?
a) Sanganakallu
b) Hirebenakal
c) Maski
d) Banavasi

Karnataka Early History

12. Mauryan Empire was founded by:
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Bindusara
d) Kautilya

13. The capital of the Mauryan Empire was:
a) Pataliputra
b) Ujjain
c) Taxila
d) Kalinga

14. Chandragupta Maurya was an __.
a) Emperor
b) Philosopher
c) Warrior
d) Merchant

15. Chandragupta Maurya was succeeded by his son:
a) Ashoka
b) Bindusara
c) Kunala
d) Brihadratha

16. Ashoka was the greatest ruler of the _ Empire.
a) Gupta
b) Nanda
c) Mauryan
d) Mughal

17. Ashoka was the son of:
a) Bindusara
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Kautilya
d) Brihadratha

18. The great ruler of ancient India was:
a) Alexander
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Ashoka
d) Samudragupta

19. Who told one dharma, one language and one script:
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Bindusara
d) Kautilya

20. Arthashastra was written by Kautilya (Chanakya) in:
a) Sanskrit
b) Pali
c) Prakrit
d) Tamil

21. Kautilya (Chanakya) was the contemporary of:
a) Ashoka
b) Bindusara
c) Chandragupta Maurya
d) Alexander

22. Mudrarakshasa is a drama written by:
a) Kalidasa
b) Vishakhadatta
c) Bhasa
d) Bhavabhuti

23. Indika was written by:
a) Kautilya
b) Megasthenes
c) Pliny
d) Herodotus

24. Which Greek ambassador was sent by Selecus to Chandragupta Maurya’s court?
a) Herodotus
b) Megasthenes
c) Pliny
d) Alexander

25. The Mauryan Empire was destroyed by:
a) Gupta Empire
b) Sunga Dynasty
c) Huns
d) British

26. Which was the largest Indian empire?
a) Gupta Empire
b) Mauryan Empire
c) Mughal Empire
d) Chola Empire

27. Who ruled India after Ashoka?
a) Bindusara
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Kunala
d) Brihadratha

28. Mahapadma Nanda was the founder of:
a) Gupta Empire
b) Nanda Dynasty
c) Mauryan Empire
d) Chola Empire

29. Who extended the boundaries of the Magadhan Empire?
a) Ashoka
b) Bindusara
c) Mahapadma Nanda
d) Chandragupta Maurya

30. Mahapadma Nanda’s __ sons divided the Magadhan Empire.
a) 8
b) 9
c) 10
d) 11

31. The Nandas were unpopular because of their:
a) Leniency
b) Heavy taxes
c) Weak military
d) Poor administration

32. Who was the last king of the Nanda empire?
a) Dhana Nanda
b) Mahapadma Nanda
c) Bindusara
d) Chandragupta Maurya

33. When Alexander the Great invaded India, the ruler of the Magadha Empire was:
a) Bindusara
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Dhana Nanda
d) Ashoka

34. Who refused to move ahead to face the huge army of the Magadha Empire?
a) Alexander’s generals
b) Alexander himself
c) Seleucus
d) Porus

Karnataka Mediaeval History

35. The Kadamba dynasty founder was:
a) Mayurasharma
b) Kakusthavarma
c) Vishnugopa
d) Shivamara

36. The capital of the Kadamba dynasty was shifted from Banavasi to Kolar by __.
a) Kakusthavarma
b) Mayurasharma
c) Vishnugopa
d) Krishnavarma II

37. __ was the most well-known Kadamba dynasty emperor.
a) Mayurasharma
b) Kakusthavarma
c) Vishnugopa
d) Krishnavarma II

38. The Kadamba kingdom was divided into administrative units called:
a) Nadu
b) Mandala or Desha
c) Agrahara
d) Kula

39. In the Kadamba kingdom, towns and villages were expected to pay a tax which is known as:
a) Bali
b) Kudu
c) Varaha
d) Nishka

40. The capital of the Kadamba kingdom was:
a) Kolar
b) Banavasi
c) Talakadu
d) Manyakheta

41. Kadamba dynasty society was broadly divided based on:
a) Occupation
b) Caste
c) Religion
d) Wealth

42. In the Kadamba dynasty, who occupied the top position in society?
a) Warriors
b) Brahmins
c) Merchants
d) Farmers

43. The famous Jain temple of Kolar was built by which dynasty?
a) Kadamba dynasty
b) Western Ganga
c) Chola
d) Rashtrakuta

44. The famous Pala style of painting found in the Ajanta caves belongs to which dynasty?
a) Chalukya
b) Pallava
c) Kadamba
d) Gupta

45. Western Ganga ruled from:
a) Banavasi
b) Kolar
c) Talakadu
d) Manyakheta

46. Who established the Western Ganga Dynasty?
a) Durvinita
b) Madhava I
c) Konganivarman Madhava
d) Rachamalla

47. Who expanded the Ganga dynasty territories?
a) Anantavarman Chodaganga
b) Madhava I
c) Konganivarman Madhava
d) Vishnugopa

48. Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta took the place of the:
a) Chalukyas
b) Pallavas
c) Kadambas
d) Western Ganga

49. The Chavundaraya Purana was written by:
a) Durvinita
b) Chavundaraya
c) Pampa
d) Ranna

50. Which metal is used to design coins in the Western Ganga Dynasty?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Copper
d) Bronze

51. Western Ganga Dynasty collected revenue from the:
a) Land tax
b) Trade tax
c) Toll tax
d) Tribute from vassals

52. The Western Ganga kingdom was divided into smaller administrative units called:
a) Nadu
b) Mandala
c) Vishaya
d) Sthala

53. The Western Ganga Dynasty King appointed __ to protect the kingdom from threats and maintain the law.
a) Amatyas
b) army chiefs
c) Mahapradhanas
d) Samantas

54. The devadasi system is also known as:
a) Yellamma
b) Basivi
c) Jogini
d) Matangi

55. Adipurana and Uttarapurana were written by Jinasena and Gunabhadra during the _ ruler.
a) Durvinita
b) Konganivarman Madhava
c) Rachamalla
d) Jinasena and Gunabhadra

56. Raghavapundaviya was written by:
a) Chavundaraya
b) Pampa
c) Gunabhadra
d) Kaviraja

57. Which dynasty is considered to be the golden age of Karnataka:
a) Kadamba
b) Western Ganga
c) Chalukya
d) Rashtrakuta

58. The Chalukya dynasty founder was:
a) Pulakesin I
b) Vikramaditya VI
c) Kirtivarman I
d) Mangalesa

59. Western Chalukya empire is known as the:
a) Kalyani Chalukyas
b) Badami Chalukyas
c) Vengi Chalukyas
d) Early Chalukyas

60. Badami Chalukyas ruled from:
a) Kalyani
b) Pattadakal
c) Aihole
d) Badami

61. Pulakesin II is regarded as the most famous emperor of:
a) Kadamba
b) Rashtrakuta
c) Chalukya
d) Western Ganga

62. Chalukyas ruled from Kalyani, which is the present day:
a) Bijapur
b) Bidar
c) Gulbarga
d) Basavakalyan

63. Vikramaditya VI was the most notable ruler of __ dynasty.
a) Kadamba
b) Rashtrakuta
c) Chalukya
d) Western Ganga

64. Vikramaditya I was the successor of:
a) Someshvara I
b) Pulekeshin II
c) Tailapa II
d) Pulakesin II

65. Who was the last ruler of the Badami Chalukya dynasty?
a) Vikramaditya VI
b) Tailapa III
c) Kirtivarman II
d) Kirtivarman II

66. Who founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
a) Dantivarman or Dantidurga
b) Krishna I
c) Amoghavarsha I
d) Govinda III

67. The rock-cut monolithic Kailasha temple of Ellora was built by:
a) Dantidurga
b) Krishna I
c) Amoghavarsha I
d) Govinda III

68. The famous Kailasa Temple dedicated to Lord:
a) Vishnu
b) Brahma
c) Shiva
d) Ganesha

69. Elephanta Caves dedicated to Lord Shiva are known as:
a) Gharapuri
b) Bhimasankar
c) Srisailam
d) Trimbakeshwar

70. The first Kannada book on poetics, Kavirajamarga, was written by:
a) Pampa
b) Ranna
c) Gunabhadra
d) Amoghavarsha I

71. Who is known as Ashoka of the South?
a) Krishna I
b) Amoghavarsha I
c) Pulakesin II
d) Vikramaditya VI

72. Visayas were divided into smaller units called:
a) Nadu
b) Mandala
c) Bhuktis
d) Sthala

73. Who wrote Kavirajamarga which was the landmark of Kannada literature?
a) Pampa
b) Ranna
c) Amoghavarsha I
d) Gunabhadra

74. What is other names of Kalyana Chalukya dynasty:
a) Badami Chalukyas
b) Eastern Chalukyas
c) Western Chalukyas
d) Later Chalukyas

75. Someshwara I ruler established his capital at:
a) Badami
b) Kalyani
c) Pattadakal
d) Talakadu

76. Who was the founder of the Sevuna dynasty?
a) Pushyamitra
b) Singhana II
c) Yadava Vishnugupta
d) Krishna

77. Who founded the Hoysala Empire?
a) Vishnuvardhana
b) Narasimha I
c) Vinayaditya
d) Nripa Kama II

78. The Hoysala Empire capital was in:
a) Halebidu
b) Mysore
c) Belur
d) Dwarasamudra

79. The Vijayanagar Empire was also known as:
a) Karnata Empire
b) Hoysala Empire
c) Rashtrakuta Empire
d) Chalukya Empire

80. The capital of the Vijayanagar Empire was:
a) Mysore
b) Halebidu
c) Hampi
d) Badami

81. Carnatic music developed during which era?
a) Hoysala Empire
b) Vijayanagar Empire
c) Chola Empire
d) Rashtrakuta Empire

82. Which empire was the first sovereign Islamic kingdom?
a) Bahmani Sultanate
b) Adilshahi Dynasty
c) Mughal Empire
d) Delhi Sultanate

83. Who founded the Brahmin empire?
a) Adi Shankaracharya
b) Shashanka
c) Brahmadatta
d) Pushyamitra Shunga

84. The Adilshahi dynasty was established by:
a) Yusuf Adil Shah
b) Ibrahim Adil Shah I
c) Ali Adil Shah I
d) Muhammad Adil Shah

Karnataka Modern History

85. The Nayak dynasties established in South India after the downfall of:
a) Chola Empire
b) Vijayanagar Empire
c) Pandya Kingdom
d) Hoysala Empire

86. Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai was the greatest example of __ style.
a) Dravidian
b) Indo-Saracenic
c) Vesara
d) Nagara

87. The style of Thanjavur painting originated under which dynasty?
a) Chola
b) Vijayanagar
c) Nayak
d) Pallava

88. The Nayaks issued coins made of:
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Copper
d) Bronze

89. Visvanatha Nayaka’s capital was:
a) Thanjavur
b) Madurai
c) Tiruchirapalli
d) Gingee

90. Tipu Sultan was the son of:
a) Hyder Ali
b) Ali Adil Shah
c) Nawab of Arcot
d) Ibrahim Khan

91. The first Anglo-Mysore war was fought between:
a) Tipu Sultan and British East India Company
b) Hyder Ali and Marathas
c) Hyder Ali and British East India Company
d) Tipu Sultan and Marathas

92. Who won the 2nd Anglo-Mysore war?
a) British East India Company
b) Tipu Sultan
c) Marathas
d) Nizam of Hyderabad

93. The treaty of Srirangapatnam was signed between Tipu Sultan and __.
a) British East India Company
b) Marathas
c) Nizam of Hyderabad
d) French East India Company

Karnataka MCQ Questions – Previously, the State of Mysore was the name of Karnataka. Karnataka is home to a number of well-known tourist destinations, including its Mysore Palace, beaches, Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, Coorg, Jog Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls, many wildlife sanctuaries, etc. There are numerous rivers in Karnataka that flow both west and east.

Karnataka MCQ Questions – (MCQPrime)

1. Karnataka is also known as:
A) Land of Spices
B) The IT Hub of India
C) The Land of Sandalwood
D) Land of Gold

2. What is the official language of Karnataka?
A) Tamil
B) Hindi
C) Kannada
D) Telugu

3. The capital of Karnataka is:
A) Mysore
B) Bangalore
C) Hubli
D) Mangalore

4. Karnataka was formed in the year of:
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1956
D) 1960

5. Which state ranks first in coffee production in India?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh

6. Which of the following is the state tree of Karnataka?
A) Banyan
B) Sandalwood
C) Mango
D) Teak

7. Which of the following is the state emblem of Karnataka?
A) Indian Elephant
B) Gandaberunda
C) Lion Capital
D) Tiger

8. Which of the following is the state flower of Karnataka?
A) Lotus
B) Rose
C) Lotus
D) Tulip

9. Which of the following is the state animal of Karnataka?
A) Indian Elephant
B) Tiger
C) Indian Giant Squirrel
D) Lion

10. Which place of Karnataka is known as “The Cherrapunji of the South”?
A) Mangalore
B) Agumbe
C) Udupi
D) Coorg

11. Hubli’s Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangha is the only organization in the nation with manufacturing and supply authorization for:
A) Election Ink
B) Indian Flag
C) Army Uniform
D) Khadi Garments

12. _ Statue is considered the world’s largest Monolith Statue.
A) Gomateshwara
B) Statue of Unity
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Buddha

13. Which writer wrote the mathematical book “Ganita-sara-samgraha”?
A) Aryabhata
B) Bhaskaracharya
C) Mahavira
D) Brahmagupta

14. Who is referred to as the “Kabaddi Queen” of Karnataka?
A) Kavitha
B) Mamatha Poojary
C) Ashwini Nachappa
D) Malathi Holla

15. Gommatheshwara is a famous pilgrimage spot of which religion?
A) Hinduism
B) Jainism
C) Buddhism
D) Sikhism

16. One of the oldest rock formations in the world is present in which place in Karnataka?
A) Bellary
B) Bidar
C) Yadgir
D) Dharwad

17. Which district in Karnataka is the main hub of raw silk production in the state?
A) Mandya
B) Chikkaballapur
C) Ramanagara
D) Kolar

17. From Karnataka, who received the Bharat Ratna Award first?
A) M. Visvesvaraya
B) C.N.R. Rao
C) Bhimsen Joshi
D) Dr. Rajkumar

18. Which of the following is Asia’s biggest market for silk cocoons?
A) Mysore
B) Ramanagara
C) Bangalore
D) Mandya

19. What is the name of the oldest library in India which is present in Mysore?
A) Saraswathi Mahal Library
B) Central Library
C) Mysore Oriental Library
D) State Central Library

20. The ancient Indian Sanskrit book Arthashastra was written by:
A) Aryabhata
B) Chanakya
C) Patanjali
D) Panini

21. Arthashastra is the oldest surviving Manuscript in India and is preserved in the:
A) National Library of India
B) Mysore University Library
C) Oriental Research Institute
D) British Library

22. Gol Gumbaz is located in which place?
A) Bangalore
B) Bijapur
C) Mysore
D) Mangalore

23. Which of the following kings was given the title “Talakadugonda”?
A) Harsha
B) Raja Raja Chola
C) Narasimharaja Wodeyar
D) Vishnuvardhana

24. The Bangalore Palace is known for its structures and architecture which was built by:
A) Hyder Ali
B) Kempegowda
C) Chamarajendra Wadiyar
D) Tipu Sultan

25. The origin of Carnatic Music is:
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Karnataka

26. Carnatic Music is also known as:
A) Hindustani Sangeet
B) Karnataka Sangeet
C) Dravidian Music
D) Southern Classical Music

27. The first Chief Minister of Karnataka was:
A) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
B) Devaraj Urs
C) Kadidal Manjappa
D) Kyasamballi Chengaluraya Reddy

28. Which of the following places is known as ‘The tech city’?
A) Mysore
B) Hubli
C) Mangalore
D) Bangalore

29. Which of the following places is known as ‘The city of gardens’?
A) Mysore
B) Bangalore
C) Mangalore
D) Hubli

30. Which village in Karnataka uses Sanskrit for communication?
A) Mathur
B) Hampi
C) Belur
D) Badami

31. Who started Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha?
A) K.C. Reddy
B) Sri R H Deshpande
C) M. Visvesvaraya
D) Kuvempu

32. Which Hoysala ruler succeeded to the positions of “Emperor of the South” and “Establisher of the Chola Kingdom”?
A) Veer Ballala II
B) Vishnuvardhana
C) Veera Ballala III
D) Narasimha I

33. Which state has the highest population of Elephants and the second-largest population of Tigers in India?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Assam

34. Which two colors are used in the Kannada Flag?
A) Red and White
B) Yellow and Green
C) Red and Yellow
D) Green and White

35. The first private radio station in the country was set up in which state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Gujarat

36. The person who founded India’s first private radio station was:
A) M.V. Gopalaswamy
B) A. Ramachandran
C) K.C. Reddy
D) S.R. Patil

37. The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was built under which ruler?
A) Deva Raya II
B) Krishna Deva Raya
C) Harihara I
D) Bukka Raya I

38. Which of the following rulers shifted his capital from Mangalavade to Kalyana?
A) Pulakeshin II
B) Vinayaditya
C) Vikramaditya VI
D) Bijjala II

39. Which of the following is the second most popular royal tourist spot in India after the Taj Mahal?
A) Bangalore Palace
B) Mysore Palace
C) Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
D) Hampi

40. Which state produces the black ink for the elections in India?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka

41. The largest and the oldest Aviary in India is situated in:
A) Karnataka
B) Kerala
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu

42. What is the name of the Queen of the Princely state of Kittur and was the first woman to lead an army against the British before Rani Laxmi Bhai?
A) Rani Chennamma
B) Rani Durgavati
C) Rani Abbakka
D) Rani Velu Nachiyar

43. The father of Carnatic Music is:
A) Purandara Dasa
B) Tyagaraja
C) Muthuswami Dikshitar
D) Shyama Shastri

44. Which city was the first to publish a weekly newspaper in the Kannada language?
A) Mysore
B) Bangalore
C) Mangalore
D) Hubli

45. In Karnataka, the first village to declare its independence was:
A) Savanur
B) Esuru village
C) Halaguru
D) Belavadi

46. Which of the following books kuvempu won the Jnanpith Award in 1967?
A) Chidambara
B) Dweepa
C) Sri Ramayana Darshanam
D) Vamsha Vriksha