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General Studies of Karnataka MCQs | Karnataka GK Objective
1. Mahadayi River, which was recently mentioned in the news, originates in which state?
[A] Goa
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Kerala
Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The River Mahadayi, also known as River Mandovi, originates in Karnataka on the Western Ghats. It is one of the two primary rivers of Goa- the other being Zuari. Goa and Karnataka have disputes over the sharing of Mahadayi, especially in relation to the Kalsa Bhanduri project.
2. The academic centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation is set up in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently signed an MoU with National Institute of Technology (NITK), Suratkal located in Karnataka, to set up its regional academic centre for space research at the institution. The academic centre would jointly participate in research and development in emerging space technologies. ISRO would also provide an annual financial support of Rs. 2 Crore to the centre for the research projects.
3. During the reign of which of the following kings, the Sultanate of Madurai was eliminated?
[A] Harihara I
[B] Bukka I
[C] Harihara II
[D] Deva Raya I
Answer: B [Bukka I]
Notes:
Bukka also known as Bukka Raya I was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from the Sangama Dynasty and ruled the Sangama dynasty from 1356 CE to 1377 CE. During his reign, the Sultanate of Madurai was eliminated.
4. Which of the following succeeded Muhammad Shah II?
[A] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
[B] Hasan Gangu
[C] Ahmah Shah Wali
[D] Humayun Shah
Answer: A [Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah II was succeeded by his cousin Tajuddin Firuz Shah. He succeeded as Firuz Shah Bahmani. As per Ferishta, he was the greatest ruler of the dynasty during whose reign the kingdom reached a high degree of prosperity.
5. Which of the following Bahamani kings is also called as wali?
[A] Humayun Shah
[B] Ahmah Shah I
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah
Answer: B [Ahmah Shah I]
Notes:
Ahmad Shah I who is also called Ahmad Shah Wali ruled the Bahamani kingdom from 1422 CE to 1435 CE. Ahmad Shah I who is called a saint (wali) on account of his association with the famous Sufi saint Gesu Daraz.
6. Which of the following made Murtuza III his prisoner?
[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Akbar
Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Under their viceroy Aurangzeb, the Mughals attacked the existing state of Ahmednagar in 1636 CE and he took Murtuza III prisoner. Shortly after this event the Ahmednagar sultanate was absorbed into the Mughal Empire.
7. Saluva Narasimha conquered the fertile doab comprising the districts of Mudgal and Raichur in which of the following year?
[A] 1390 CE
[B] 1290 CE
[C] 1490 CE
[D] 1590 CE
Answer: C [1490 CE]
Notes:
As soon as the Bijapur Sultanate was born, it was followed by incessant warfare. After Yusuf Adil Shah become the sultan of Bijapur that Saluva Narasimha conquered the fertile doab comprising the districts of Mudgal and Raichur in 1490 CE.
8. Mir Muhammad Ibrahim was the commander in chief of which of the following?
[A] Abul Hasan
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Muazzam
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Abul Hasan]
Notes:
Aurangzeb bribed an Afghan official named Mir Muhammad Ibrahim who was the commander in chief of Abul Hasan. He joined hands with the Mughals and the gate to the Golconda fort was opened and the Mughal troops were admitted.
9. Who became the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s high jump F-42 Category in summer Paralympics?
[A] Girisha Nagarajegowda
[B] Anand Shetty
[C] Arjun Halappa
[D] Vikas Gowda
Answer: A [Girisha Nagarajegowda]
Notes:
Girisha Nagarajegowda is a paralympic high jumper from India. He was born with a disability in the left leg. He represented India in the 2012 Summer Paralympic games held in London in the men’s high jump F-42 category and won the silver medal in the finals with a jump of 1.74 meters using scissors technique. He became the first Indian to win a medal at that event and the 8th Indian to win a medal at the Paralympics.
10. Which state has been ranked first in setting up Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat Program in 2020-21?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has been ranked first in establishing Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat Program in 2020-21.
While the Centre had set a target of establishing 2,263 centres, the State has upgraded 3,300 centres till March 31, to provide comprehensive primary health care in rural areas.