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Karnataka GK MCQ Question and Answer with easy explanations. Karnataka State GK MCQ section provides you all type of GK mcq questions with explanations. KarnatakaState GK MCQ is important for exams like State PCS, IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-4 section-3

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Karnataka .
31
Who popularized Ragale, a metre native to Kannada language?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Harihara popularized the Ragale, a metre native to Kannada language. Harihara is thus revered by both Vaishnavites and Shaivites as a form of the Supreme God. Harihara is also sometimes used as a philosophical term to denote the unity of Vishnu and Shiva as different aspects of the same Ultimate Reality called Brahman.
32
What is the state festival of Karnataka?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Mysore Dasara is the Nadahabba state festival of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a 10 days festival, starting with nine nights called Navaratri and the last day being Vijayadashami.
33
Where is the Anshi National Park situated?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Kali Tiger Reserve formerly Anshi National Park is a protected area and tiger reserve. It is located in Uttara Kannada district, in Karnataka, India. The park is a habitat of Bengal tigers, black panthers and Indian elephants, amongst other distinctive fauna.
34
When was the Second Anglo Mysore War fought?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Second Anglo Mysore War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company from 1780 to 1784.
35
Which river flows from Karnataka to Kerala?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Kaveri passes through Karnataka and Kerala but not through Andhra Pradesh.
Note - Cauvery or Kaveri is a South Indian river. It flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It rises in the Brahmagiri Range in the Western Ghats of the Kodagu District in Karnataka.
36
Who was the Governor-General during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?
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Answer: Option A
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The fourth war was undertaken by Governor-General Lord Mornington (later Wellesley) on the plea that Tippu was receiving help from France. British troops stormed Seringapatam in May 1799. Tippu died in the fighting and his troops were defeated.
37
What is the nickname of Kodagu?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Coorg is known as Scotland of India because of the beautiful landscape similar to that in Scotland. Coorg is situated in Karnataka. It is also the largest Coffee producer district of India. Another name of Coorg is Kodagu.
38
Which waterfall is created by Sharavati river in Karnataka?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Jog Falls formed by the Sharavati river. Sharavati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India.
39
Who was the first Woman Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The first Woman Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in K. S. Nagarathanamma. She was the first female speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 1972 to 1978, the erstwhile Mysore Legislative Assembly.
40
Where is Pampa Sagar located?
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Answer: Option A
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Pampa Sarovara is a lake in Koppal district near Hampi in Karnataka. To the south of the Tungabhadra River, it is considered sacred by Hindus and is one of the five sacred sarovars, or lakes in India.