Karnataka GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

Nagarhole National Park or Rajiv Gandhi National Park, established in 1988, is a national park standing among India's leading Tiger Reserves along with Bandipur Tiger Reserve, which is adjacent to it.

Mysore was renamed in 1973 Karnataka.
Devaraj Urs is credited with renaming the Mysore State as Karnataka on 1^st November 1973, according to historians, usage of the word 'Karnataka' was in vogue some six centuries ago.

Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore but now upgraded to Bandipur Tiger Reserve.

The National Games of India was first held in Bangalore in 1966. The National Games of India comprises various disciplines in which sportsmen from the different states of India participate against each other.

Bangalore University is located in the Garden City of Bangalore aptly hailed as the “I.T. Capital of India”, was established in July 1964.

Dr. M. Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna award in 1955. Visvesvaraya, the visionary engineer who transformed India. Visvesvaraya was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1955; Engineer's Day is celebrated on 15^th September to mark his birth anniversary.

The correct answer is Option C: 1964. The Government of Karnataka honored Kuvempu with the title "Rashtrakavi" ("National Poet") in 1964 for his immense contributions to Kannada literature.

Kuvempu, whose real name was Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, is regarded as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century in Kannada literature. His literary works, which include poetry, plays, novels, and critical essays, have had a profound impact on Kannada culture and language.

Important highlights of Kuvempu’s achievements include:

In 1964, the Government of Karnataka bestowed upon him the title of "Rashtrakavi," recognizing his significant contributions and his status as a beloved literary figure.

In 1992, Kuvempu was awarded the title of "Karnataka Ratna" ("The Gem of Karnataka"), the highest honor given by the state.

He was the first Kannada writer to be honored with the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary award.

He received the Padma Bhushan in 1958 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1988, recognizing his distinguished service in literature and the arts.

The year 1964 is therefore the correct answer for when Kuvempu was decorated with the title "Rashtrakavi" by the Government of Karnataka.

It was formed on 1^st November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore. It was renamed Karnataka in 1973.

The first Kannada Sahitya Sammelana was held in 1915. It is held with the aim of preserving and developing the Kannada language, its literature, art, culture and music. It was started in 1915 by H. V. Nanjundaiah and held at Bangalore.