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Where is the Thippagondanahalli Reservoir located?
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Answer: Option D
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Thippagondanahalli Reservoir, also known as T. G. Halli Dam or Chamarajasagara, is located at the confluence of the Arkavathy and Kumudavathi rivers, 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of Bangalore, India. It is used by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board as a major source of drinking water for western Bangalore.
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Kotte Kadubu, Holge, Todadevu are famous cuisines of which of the following districts of Karnataka?
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Answer: Option B
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A traditional recipe from Karnataka, these are made using traditional methods that makes them unique and delicious. Kotte kadubu is made during festivals and auspicious occasions in udupi, Mangalore and coastal regions of Karnataka.
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Which city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?
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Answer: Option B
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Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" (or "IT capital of India") because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter. Indian technological organisations are headquartered in the city.
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What is new name of Jog waterfalls?
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Answer: Option B
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Jog or Gerosoppa waterfall was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Waterfall. It is the second-highest plunge waterfall (253 meters) in India situated in Sagara taluk, Shivamogga district in Karnataka.
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What is the upper house of the state legislature?
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Answer: Option C
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The State Legislative Council, or Vidhan Parishad, or Saasana Mandali is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral state legislature; the lower house being the State Legislative Assembly. Its establishment is defined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.
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Which is the lifeline river of Karnataka?
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Answer: Option A
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Talakaveri is the point where River Kaveri which is the lifeline of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has its origin.
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What is the state bird of Karnataka?
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Answer: Option C
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Indian roller is the state bird of Karnataka. Karnataka, along with other States has chosen the Indian Roller. It's a bird that almost as beautiful as the Peacock and as interesting too. These birds can often be seen perched on telephone or telegraph wires and they feed on insects, spiders, small lizards, snakes and frogs, too.
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Chandravalli archeological site is located in which district of Karnataka?
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Answer: Option D
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Chandravalli is an archaeological site located in the Chitradurga district of the state of Karnataka, India. The region is a valley formed by three hills, Chitradurga, Kirabanakallu and Jolagudda.
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Devarayanadurga is located in which district of Karnataka?
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Answer: Option B
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Devarayanadurga is a temple town and hill station located in the district of Tumakuru in the state of Karnataka in India. Tumkur, officially renamed as Tumakuru, is a major industrial city located in the southern part of Indian state of Karnataka. Tumkur is situated at a distance of 70 km (43 mi) north-west of Bangalore, the state capital along NH 48 and NH 73.
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What is the nickname of Bengaluru?
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Answer: Option A
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A large number of trees were planted during British rule and a lot of greenery was developed. This abundance of greenery gained it the nickname, 'Garden City of India'. Apart from Lalbagh, there are other many huge gardens located in this city.