Karnataka General Knowledge Questions

11. In which district are the Hampi monuments located?

  • A) Hassan
  • B) Mysore
  • C) Ballari
  • D) Udupi
Answer: Ballari

12. On which river bank is the city of Hampi located?

  • A) Tungabhadra River
  • B) Kabini River
  • C) Malaprabha River
  • D) Kaveri River
Answer: Tungabhadra River

13. In which year were the Group of Monuments at Hampi declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  • A) 1972
  • B) 1978
  • C) 1982
  • D) 1986
Answer: 1986

14. Who is known as the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  • A) Bukka Raya I
  • B) Harihara I
  • C) Ramachandra Raya
  • D) Deva Raya II
Answer: Harihara I

15. Which dynasty was ruling the Vijayanagara Empire during the Battle of Talikota?

  • A) Sangama
  • B) Saluva
  • C) Tuluva
  • D) Aravidu
Answer: Tuluva

16. In which year was the Battle of Talikota fought?

  • A) 1556
  • B) 1561
  • C) 1565
  • D) 1569
Answer: 1565

17. The provinces of the Vijayanagara Empire were known as what?

  • A) Samstanas
  • B) Rajyas
  • C) Deshas
  • D) Prantas
Answer: Rajyas

18. Which place in Karnataka is known as the 'Silk Town'?

  • A) Belgaum
  • B) Ramanagara
  • C) Chamarajanagara
  • D) Channapattana
Answer: Ramanagara

19. Which place in Karnataka is known as the 'Granary of Toor Dal'?

  • A) Bijapur
  • B) Kalaburagi
  • C) Gadag
  • D) Bidar
Answer: Kalaburagi

20. Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India, is formed by which river?

  • A) Sharavati River
  • B) Kaveri River
  • C) Tunga River
  • D) Mandovi River
Answer: Sharavati River
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