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Karnataka — State GK Questions & Practice

Practise 26 Karnataka questions from State GK for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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Practice questions on Karnataka — with answers

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1. Karnataka was formerly known by which name before being renamed in 1973?

  1. AMysore State
  2. BKannada Pradesh
  3. CKarnata State
  4. DSouth Deccan
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Answer: A

The state was known as Mysore State until it was renamed Karnataka on 1st November 1973.

2. Which classical dance form is native to Karnataka, characterized by vigorous footwork?

  1. AYakshagana
  2. BBharatanatyam
  3. CKuchipudi
  4. DOdissi
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Answer: A

Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form combining dance, music, dialogue, and costume, native to coastal Karnataka.

3. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka features ancient temples and monuments from the Chalukya dynasty?

  1. AHampi
  2. BPattadakal
  3. CBoth Hampi and Pattadakal
  4. DAihole
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Answer: C

Both Hampi (Vijayanagara Empire ruins) and Pattadakal (Chalukya monuments) are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Karnataka.

4. Which national park in Karnataka is renowned for tiger and elephant conservation, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?

  1. ABandipur National Park
  2. BKanha National Park
  3. CGir National Park
  4. DSundarbans National Park
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Answer: A

Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is a key tiger reserve and part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

5. Which waterfall, one of India's tallest, is located in Karnataka on the Sharavathi River?

  1. AJog Falls
  2. BDudhsagar Falls
  3. CHogenakkal Falls
  4. DAthirappilly Falls
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Answer: A

Jog Falls, formed by the Sharavathi River, is one of the highest waterfalls in India, located in Karnataka.

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