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This initiative intends to mould the students according to the changing requirements of KPSC and All other Karnataka specific Exams.
This initiative intends to mould the students according to the changing requirements of KPSC and All other Karnataka specific Exams.
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Which of the following definitions truly define the word Karundadu/Karnataka ?
1. Lofty Land.
2. Land of Black soil.
1. Lofty Land.
2. Land of Black soil.
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8%
1 only
43%
2 only
44%
Both 1&2
4%
Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following statements are true?
1. Battle of Takkolam was fought between Rashtrakutas and Kadambas.
2. Gangas helped Rashtrakutas in Battle of Takkolam.
1. Battle of Takkolam was fought between Rashtrakutas and Kadambas.
2. Gangas helped Rashtrakutas in Battle of Takkolam.
Anonymous Quiz
11%
1 only
28%
2 only
46%
Both 1& 2
16%
Neither 1 nor 2
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ConvertKAS
Which of the following definitions truly define the word Karundadu/Karnataka ?
1. Lofty Land.
2. Land of Black soil.
1. Lofty Land.
2. Land of Black soil.
Explanation :
ANSWER – C
The name Karnataka is derived from Karunadu, meaning "lofty land" or "high plateau," due to its location on the Deccan Plateau. The name can also mean "land of black soil" (Kari - Black; Nadu - Area or Region) in Kannada.
ANSWER – C
The name Karnataka is derived from Karunadu, meaning "lofty land" or "high plateau," due to its location on the Deccan Plateau. The name can also mean "land of black soil" (Kari - Black; Nadu - Area or Region) in Kannada.
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Which of the following statements are true?
1. Battle of Takkolam was fought between Rashtrakutas and Kadambas.
2. Gangas helped Rashtrakutas in Battle of Takkolam.
1. Battle of Takkolam was fought between Rashtrakutas and Kadambas.
2. Gangas helped Rashtrakutas in Battle of Takkolam.
Explanation:
ANSWER – B
Butuga II of Ganga dynasty ascended the throne in 938 with the help of Rashtrakuta Amoghavarsha III (whose daughter he married). He helped the Rashtrakutas win decisive victories in Tamilakam in the battle of Takkolam against the Chola Dynasty
ANSWER – B
Butuga II of Ganga dynasty ascended the throne in 938 with the help of Rashtrakuta Amoghavarsha III (whose daughter he married). He helped the Rashtrakutas win decisive victories in Tamilakam in the battle of Takkolam against the Chola Dynasty
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Which of the following was/were taxes imposed under GANGA administration?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Kara or Anthakara
21%
Hiranya
13%
Sulika
51%
All of the above
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The book ‘GATA-SAPTASHATI’ is composed in which of the following languages ?
Anonymous Quiz
30%
Sanskrit
48%
Prakrit
17%
Pali
5%
None of the above
ConvertKAS
The book ‘GATA-SAPTASHATI’ is composed in which of the following languages ?
Explanation:
ANSWER – B
The Satvahana King Hala was a poet of highest order. He composed ‘Gatha Saptasati(700 stories) in Prakrit language.
ANSWER – B
The Satvahana King Hala was a poet of highest order. He composed ‘Gatha Saptasati(700 stories) in Prakrit language.
ConvertKAS
Which of the following was/were taxes imposed under GANGA administration?
Explanation:
ANSWER – D
Different taxes imposed by Ganagas:
1. Kara or Anthakara (internal taxes).
2. Utkota(gifts due to the king)
3. Hiranya (cash payments) and 4. Sulika (tolls and duties on
imported items).
ANSWER – D
Different taxes imposed by Ganagas:
1. Kara or Anthakara (internal taxes).
2. Utkota(gifts due to the king)
3. Hiranya (cash payments) and 4. Sulika (tolls and duties on
imported items).
Which of the following is/are prominent features of Kadamba shikara?
1. It is pyramid shaped
2. It is not decorated
1. It is pyramid shaped
2. It is not decorated
Anonymous Quiz
37%
1 only
18%
2 only
37%
Both 1& 2
9%
Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following books was/were written by Amoghavarsha Nripattunga?
1. Kavirajamarga
2. Amogavritti
1. Kavirajamarga
2. Amogavritti
Anonymous Quiz
39%
1 only
17%
2 only
39%
Both 1&2
5%
Neither 1 nor 2
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ConvertKAS
Which of the following books was/were written by Amoghavarsha Nripattunga?
1. Kavirajamarga
2. Amogavritti
1. Kavirajamarga
2. Amogavritti
Explanation:
ANSWER – A
· Amogavritti was written by Jain scholar Sakatayana
· Amoghavarsha Nripattunga wrote Kavirajamarga
ANSWER – A
· Amogavritti was written by Jain scholar Sakatayana
· Amoghavarsha Nripattunga wrote Kavirajamarga
ConvertKAS
Which of the following is/are prominent features of Kadamba shikara?
1. It is pyramid shaped
2. It is not decorated
1. It is pyramid shaped
2. It is not decorated
Explanation:
ANSWER – C
The most prominent feature of Kadamba architecture:
* Shikara called Kadamba Shikara which are in pyramid shaped and rises in steps without any decoration with a Stupika or Kalasha at the top
· This style of Shikara are used several centuries later in the Doddagaddavalli Hoysala temple and the Mahakuta temples in Hampi
ANSWER – C
The most prominent feature of Kadamba architecture:
* Shikara called Kadamba Shikara which are in pyramid shaped and rises in steps without any decoration with a Stupika or Kalasha at the top
· This style of Shikara are used several centuries later in the Doddagaddavalli Hoysala temple and the Mahakuta temples in Hampi
Kempegowda built four watch towers to mark Bengaluru borders. They are popularly known as Kempe Gowda gopuras. Which of the following places hosts a Kempe Gowda gopura?
1. Lalbhag.
2. Halasur Tank.
1. Lalbhag.
2. Halasur Tank.
Anonymous Quiz
41%
Both 1&2
20%
1 only
20%
Neither 1 nor 2
19%
2 only
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Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding Lewin Bentham Bowring?
1. He is credited with construction of Bangalore Museum and central college building
2. He started Bowring Institute in Bangalore.
1. He is credited with construction of Bangalore Museum and central college building
2. He started Bowring Institute in Bangalore.
Anonymous Quiz
25%
1 only
17%
2 only
56%
Both 1&2
3%
Neither 1 nor 2
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ConvertKAS
Kempegowda built four watch towers to mark Bengaluru borders. They are popularly known as Kempe Gowda gopuras. Which of the following places hosts a Kempe Gowda gopura?
1. Lalbhag.
2. Halasur Tank.
1. Lalbhag.
2. Halasur Tank.
Explanation:
ANSWER – C
Kempegowda built four watch towers to mark Bengaluru borders. They are popularly known as Kempe Gowda gopuras. They are located at Lalbagh, Kempambudhi Tank, Halasur Tank and near Mekhri circle.
ANSWER – C
Kempegowda built four watch towers to mark Bengaluru borders. They are popularly known as Kempe Gowda gopuras. They are located at Lalbagh, Kempambudhi Tank, Halasur Tank and near Mekhri circle.
ConvertKAS
Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding Lewin Bentham Bowring?
1. He is credited with construction of Bangalore Museum and central college building
2. He started Bowring Institute in Bangalore.
1. He is credited with construction of Bangalore Museum and central college building
2. He started Bowring Institute in Bangalore.
Explanation:
ANSWER – A
Bowring Institute in Bangalore was founded by Lewis Rice in 1868. It is named after Lewin Bentham Bowring.
ANSWER – A
Bowring Institute in Bangalore was founded by Lewis Rice in 1868. It is named after Lewin Bentham Bowring.
Who was the Diwan of Mysore state when Representative Assembly of Mysore state was started ?
Anonymous Quiz
41%
Rangacharulu
18%
P. N. Krishnamurti
26%
M. Visvesvaraya
15%
V. P. Madhava Rao
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Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding Pulakesi II?
1. He received the title Dakshinapatheshvara.
2. He was the first ruler in South India to issue gold coinage.
1. He received the title Dakshinapatheshvara.
2. He was the first ruler in South India to issue gold coinage.
Anonymous Quiz
38%
1 only
16%
2 only
43%
Both 1&2
4%
Neither 1 nor 2
ConvertKAS
Who was the Diwan of Mysore state when Representative Assembly of Mysore state was started ?
Explanation:
ANSWER – A
Rangacharulu was the Diwan of Mysore when Representative Assembly of Mysore state was started in 1881.
ANSWER – A
Rangacharulu was the Diwan of Mysore when Representative Assembly of Mysore state was started in 1881.
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