1. Karnataka state was formed on:
a) 15 August 1947
b) 1 November 1956
c) 26 January 1950
d) 1 November 1973
Answer: b) 1 November 1956
Explanation: Karnataka was formed as Mysore State under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
2. The modern state of Karnataka was initially known as:
a) Kannada Nadu
b) Mysore State
c) Kannada Rajya
d) Deccan State
Answer: b) Mysore State
Explanation: It was called Mysore State till 1973, when renamed Karnataka.
3. Karnataka was renamed from Mysore State in:
a) 1956
b) 1962
c) 1973
d) 1980
Answer: c) 1973
Explanation: Renamed as Karnataka on 1 November 1973 by Devaraj Urs govt.
4. Who was the first Chief Minister of the reorganized Mysore State (1956)?
a) Devaraj Urs
b) K. Chengalaraya Reddy
c) S. Nijalingappa
d) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Answer: d) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Explanation: He became CM after reorganization in 1956.
5. The leader of Karnataka Unification Movement was:
a) R. H. Deshpande
b) Alur Venkatrao
c) Gangadharrao Deshpande
d) R. R. Diwakar
Answer: b) Alur Venkatrao
Explanation: His book Karnataka Gatha Vaibhava inspired Kannada unity.
6. Which princely state formed the nucleus of Karnataka state in 1956?
a) Hyderabad
b) Mysore
c) Kolhapur
d) Goa
Answer: b) Mysore
Explanation: Mysore State became the core of unified Karnataka.
7. Which Act led to the formation of Karnataka in 1956?
a) Indian Independence Act
b) States Reorganisation Act
c) Mysore State Act
d) Indian Union Act
Answer: b) States Reorganisation Act
Explanation: Implemented on 1 Nov 1956, reorganizing states on linguistic basis.
8. The first Kannada newspaper was:
a) Samyukta Karnataka
b) Mangalore Samachara
c) Karnataka Darpana
d) Mysooru Mithra
Answer: b) Mangalore Samachara
Explanation: Published in 1843 by Hermann Mögling.
9. The capital of Karnataka is:
a) Mysuru
b) Hubballi
c) Bengaluru
d) Belagavi
Answer: c) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bangalore (Bengaluru) is the state capital since reorganization.
10. Who is called the “Father of Karnataka Unification Movement”?
a) R. H. Deshpande
b) Alur Venkatrao
c) R. R. Diwakar
d) Gangadharrao Deshpande
Answer: b) Alur Venkatrao
Explanation: He played a pioneering role in Kannada unification.
11. Which committee recommended linguistic reorganization of states?
a) JVP Committee
b) Fazal Ali Commission
c) Dhar Commission
d) Motilal Nehru Committee
Answer: b) Fazal Ali Commission
Explanation: Submitted report in 1955, leading to States Reorganisation Act.
12. The Karnataka State flag is associated with:
a) Tipu Sultan
b) Kannada Rajyotsava
c) Kannada movement
d) Wodeyars
Answer: c) Kannada movement
Explanation: The red-yellow flag became symbol of Kannada identity.
13. The official state song of Karnataka is:
a) Vande Mataram
b) Naada Geethe – Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate
c) Kannada Gana
d) Jana Gana Mana
Answer: b) Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate
Explanation: Written by Kuvempu, it is the Naada Geethe.
14. Who was the first Governor of Mysore State after reorganization?
a) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
b) Maharaja of Travancore
c) K. M. Munshi
d) S. M. Shrinagesh
Answer: d) S. M. Shrinagesh
Explanation: He was the first Governor of Mysore (1956).
15. Which Kannada leader represented Karnataka in the Constituent Assembly of India?
a) R. R. Diwakar
b) Alur Venkatrao
c) S. Nijalingappa
d) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Answer: a) R. R. Diwakar
Explanation: He was a member of the Constituent Assembly.
16. Which district was declared as Karnataka’s second capital in 2006?
a) Belagavi
b) Hubballi
c) Mysuru
d) Kalaburagi
Answer: a) Belagavi
Explanation: It houses the Suvarna Soudha (legislative building).
17. Which leader is associated with the “Ekikarana (Unification) Movement”?
a) S. Nijalingappa
b) Kittur Chennamma
c) R. H. Deshpande
d) Alur Venkatrao
Answer: d) Alur Venkatrao
Explanation: He was the key ideologue of Kannada unification.
18. Karnataka Rajyotsava is celebrated on:
a) 15 August
b) 1 November
c) 26 January
d) 2 November
Answer: b) 1 November
Explanation: To commemorate formation of Karnataka state in 1956.
19. Which freedom fighter presided over the Belgaum Congress Session in 1924?
a) Subhas Chandra Bose
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: b) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation: The only session Gandhi presided was held at Belgaum.
20. Which Kannada poet is called the “Rashtrakavi” (National Poet)?
a) Kuvempu
b) D. R. Bendre
c) Pampa
d) Adikavi Ponna
Answer: b) D. R. Bendre
Explanation: He is Karnataka’s Rashtrakavi.
21. The Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha was founded in 1905 at:
a) Belagavi
b) Dharwad
c) Hubballi
d) Mysuru
Answer: b) Dharwad
Explanation: By R. H. Deshpande, promoting Kannada language.
22. The Karnataka Unification Movement gained momentum during:
a) 19th century
b) Early 20th century
c) Post-independence (1947–56)
d) 1980s
Answer: c) Post-independence (1947–56)
Explanation: Culminated in States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
23. The headquarters of the Karnataka Unification Movement was:
a) Bengaluru
b) Dharwad
c) Mysuru
d) Belagavi
Answer: b) Dharwad
Explanation: It was the centre of Kannada revival.
24. The Ekikarana (Unification) conference of 1924 was held at:
a) Belagavi
b) Dharwad
c) Hubballi
d) Mysuru
Answer: a) Belagavi
Explanation: It coincided with the 1924 Belgaum Congress Session.
25. The demand for Karnataka statehood was officially fulfilled in:
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1956
d) 1973
Answer: c) 1956
Explanation: Mysore State (later Karnataka) was formed on 1 Nov 1956.
26. Who was the first Chief Minister of the reorganized Mysore State (1956)?
a) S. Nijalingappa
b) Veerendra Patil
c) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
d) Kadidal Manjappa
Answer: c) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Explanation: He became CM after the formation of unified Mysore in 1956.
27. Who was the Chief Minister when Mysore State was renamed as Karnataka in 1973?
a) Devaraj Urs
b) D. Devaraj Arasu
c) S. R. Bommai
d) Ramakrishna Hegde
Answer: a) Devaraj Urs
Explanation: Devaraj Urs renamed the state as Karnataka (1 Nov 1973).
28. Who is considered the “architect of modern Bengaluru” for building Vidhana Soudha?
a) Devaraj Urs
b) S. Nijalingappa
c) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
d) Veerendra Patil
Answer: c) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Explanation: He built the Vidhana Soudha (1956).
29. Which major irrigation project was initiated under the tenure of S. Nijalingappa?
a) Tungabhadra Project
b) Upper Krishna Project
c) Ghataprabha Project
d) Almatti Dam
Answer: c) Ghataprabha Project
Explanation: He developed irrigation and power projects in North Karnataka.
30. Devaraj Urs is remembered for:
a) Land reforms and support to backward classes
b) Building of Vidhana Soudha
c) Formation of Karnataka Bank
d) Introduction of GST
Answer: a) Land reforms and support to backward classes
Explanation: His land reforms and social justice policies empowered OBCs.
31. The “Land to the tiller” slogan was associated with:
a) S. Nijalingappa
b) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
c) Devaraj Urs
d) Ramakrishna Hegde
Answer: c) Devaraj Urs
Explanation: He implemented land ceiling acts for farmers’ benefit.
32. The first non-Congress Chief Minister of Karnataka was:
a) Devaraj Urs
b) Ramakrishna Hegde
c) J. H. Patel
d) Veerendra Patil
Answer: b) Ramakrishna Hegde
Explanation: In 1983, he became CM from Janata Party.
33. Ramakrishna Hegde is known for introducing:
a) Panchayat Raj reforms
b) Land reforms
c) Industrial policies
d) Banking policies
Answer: a) Panchayat Raj reforms
Explanation: He introduced decentralized governance in 1980s.
34. Which Karnataka Chief Minister became the Prime Minister of India?
a) S. Nijalingappa
b) Veerendra Patil
c) H. D. Deve Gowda
d) S. M. Krishna
Answer: c) H. D. Deve Gowda
Explanation: He was PM of India (1996–1997).
35. The Infosys company, symbolizing IT revolution in Karnataka, was founded in:
a) 1981
b) 1985
c) 1990
d) 1995
Answer: a) 1981
Explanation: Infosys was founded in 1981 in Pune, shifted to Bengaluru in 1983.
36. Which Karnataka Chief Minister promoted Bengaluru as an IT hub?
a) S. M. Krishna
b) Ramakrishna Hegde
c) Devaraj Urs
d) Veerappa Moily
Answer: a) S. M. Krishna
Explanation: He promoted Bengaluru as India’s Silicon Valley (1999–2004).
37. The famous “Suvarna Karnataka” celebrations were held in:
a) 1996
b) 2006
c) 2010
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2006
Explanation: To mark 50 years of Karnataka (1956–2006).
38. The Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (second legislature building of Karnataka) is located at:
a) Mysuru
b) Belagavi
c) Dharwad
d) Kalaburagi
Answer: b) Belagavi
Explanation: Built in 2012, symbolizing Karnataka’s claim over Belagavi.
39. The Green Revolution in Karnataka mainly benefitted which region?
a) Malnad
b) Coastal Karnataka
c) Tungabhadra command area
d) North Karnataka drylands
Answer: c) Tungabhadra command area
Explanation: Irrigated areas saw increased wheat and rice production.
40. Which Karnataka leader was also the Congress President during the split of 1969?
a) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
b) S. Nijalingappa
c) Devaraj Urs
d) R. R. Diwakar
Answer: b) S. Nijalingappa
Explanation: He opposed Indira Gandhi and led the Congress (O) faction.
41. Karnataka got its own High Court at Bangalore in:
a) 1956
b) 1960
c) 1973
d) 1978
Answer: b) 1960
Explanation: The High Court of Mysore (later Karnataka High Court) was established.
42. Which Karnataka CM first introduced computerization in government offices?
a) Ramakrishna Hegde
b) S. M. Krishna
c) Devaraj Urs
d) Veerappa Moily
Answer: a) Ramakrishna Hegde
Explanation: He promoted administrative modernization.
43. The Upper Krishna Project was started to provide irrigation in:
a) Southern Karnataka
b) North Karnataka
c) Coastal Karnataka
d) Malnad
Answer: b) North Karnataka
Explanation: It was launched to irrigate drought-prone districts.
44. Which Karnataka CM was known as “Champion of Backward Classes”?
a) S. Nijalingappa
b) Devaraj Urs
c) Ramakrishna Hegde
d) J. H. Patel
Answer: b) Devaraj Urs
Explanation: His policies uplifted OBCs and Dalits.
45. Which Karnataka leader was also a noted freedom fighter and Governor of Madhya Pradesh?
a) Veerendra Patil
b) S. Nijalingappa
c) R. R. Diwakar
d) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Answer: b) S. Nijalingappa
Explanation: He played a role in freedom struggle and post-independence politics.
46. Which Karnataka CM introduced the “Sakala” scheme for time-bound services?
a) B. S. Yediyurappa
b) S. M. Krishna
c) Jagadish Shettar
d) D. V. Sadananda Gowda
Answer: a) B. S. Yediyurappa
Explanation: Launched in 2012 for efficient service delivery.
47. Karnataka achieved the status of “first power surplus state” in India under:
a) Devaraj Urs
b) Ramakrishna Hegde
c) J. H. Patel
d) S. M. Krishna
Answer: c) J. H. Patel
Explanation: His policies expanded power generation projects.
48. Which Karnataka leader was instrumental in the establishment of HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) in Bengaluru?
a) M. Visvesvaraya
b) J. R. D. Tata
c) Devaraj Urs
d) S. Nijalingappa
Answer: b) J. R. D. Tata
Explanation: HAL was established in 1940, before independence, later expanded under Karnataka.
49. Which Karnataka CM promoted the Bengaluru International Airport project?
a) Devaraj Urs
b) Dharam Singh
c) S. M. Krishna
d) H. D. Kumaraswamy
Answer: c) S. M. Krishna
Explanation: He laid the foundation for Kempegowda International Airport.
50. Karnataka’s GDP growth during the IT boom (1995–2005) was primarily driven by:
a) Agriculture
b) Heavy industries
c) IT and services sector
d) Textile industry
Answer: c) IT and services sector
Explanation: Bengaluru’s IT hub became the backbone of Karnataka’s economy.
51. The Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha (1905), which laid the foundation for Kannada unification, was established at:
a) Hubballi
b) Dharwad
c) Belagavi
d) Mysuru
Answer: b) Dharwad
Explanation: Founded by R. H. Deshpande, it played a key role in the Kannada movement.
52. The book Karnataka Gatha Vaibhava inspired the unification of Karnataka. It was authored by:
a) R. H. Deshpande
b) Alur Venkatrao
c) Kuvempu
d) Bendre
Answer: b) Alur Venkatrao
Explanation: It created Kannada national consciousness.
53. Who is called the “Father of Karnataka Renaissance”?
a) Alur Venkatrao
b) R. H. Deshpande
c) B. M. Srikantaiah
d) Gangadharrao Deshpande
Answer: a) Alur Venkatrao
Explanation: For his role in cultural revival and Kannada pride.
54. The demand for unification of Karnataka was strongly raised during the:
a) Belagavi Congress Session, 1924
b) Nagpur Session, 1920
c) Karachi Session, 1931
d) Lahore Session, 1929
Answer: a) Belagavi Congress Session, 1924
Explanation: Presided by Mahatma Gandhi, it boosted Ekikarana (unification) movement.
55. The official state anthem (Naada Geethe) of Karnataka is:
a) Vande Mataram
b) Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate
c) Jana Gana Mana
d) Udayavagali Namma Cheluva Kannada Nadu
Answer: b) Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate
Explanation: Written by Kuvempu, adopted as Naada Geethe.
56. The Dalit movement in Karnataka was influenced by:
a) B. R. Ambedkar’s ideology
b) Mahatma Gandhi’s Harijan movement
c) Basavanna’s vachanas
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Dalit struggles drew inspiration from Ambedkar, Gandhi, and Basavanna.
57. The “Bandaya Sahitya” (protest literature) movement in Karnataka was led by:
a) Kuvempu
b) D. R. Bendre
c) Siddalingaiah
d) Tejaswi
Answer: c) Siddalingaiah
Explanation: He pioneered Dalit Bandaya literature in Kannada.
58. The peasant movement in Karnataka gained strength under:
a) Reddiar leaders
b) Leftist organizations
c) Socialist leaders
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Peasants fought against landlordism and heavy taxation.
59. The Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (DSS) was founded in:
a) 1960
b) 1974
c) 1980
d) 1990
Answer: b) 1974
Explanation: DSS became a major Dalit rights movement in Karnataka.
60. The Backward Classes Movement in Karnataka was championed by:
a) Devaraj Urs
b) Kuvempu
c) S. Nijalingappa
d) Gangadharrao Deshpande
Answer: a) Devaraj Urs
Explanation: He implemented reservations and social justice policies.
61. Which social reformer is known as “Karnataka Ambedkar”?
a) R. H. Deshpande
b) B. Basavalingappa
c) Alur Venkatrao
d) S. Nijalingappa
Answer: b) B. Basavalingappa
Explanation: He worked for Dalit and backward class upliftment.
62. The Navodaya literary movement in Karnataka was led by:
a) Kuvempu, Bendre, Masti Venkatesh Iyengar
b) Basavanna and Allama
c) Alur Venkatrao
d) Gangadharrao Deshpande
Answer: a) Kuvempu, Bendre, Masti Venkatesh Iyengar
Explanation: They modernized Kannada literature in 20th century.
63. The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) was founded by:
a) M. D. Nanjundaswamy
b) Siddalingaiah
c) Devaraj Urs
d) Veerappa Moily
Answer: a) M. D. Nanjundaswamy
Explanation: KRRS fought for farmers’ rights and against globalization.
64. The Gokak Movement (1980s) was related to:
a) Farmers’ issues
b) Dalit rights
c) Kannada as the first language in schools
d) Reservation policies
Answer: c) Kannada as the first language in schools
Explanation: The movement demanded Kannada primacy in education.
65. The famous actor who played a major role in the Gokak agitation was:
a) Rajkumar
b) Vishnuvardhan
c) Ambareesh
d) Shankar Nag
Answer: a) Rajkumar
Explanation: He was the icon of Kannada pride in Gokak movement.
66. The Ekikarana Movement demanded unification of all:
a) Telugu-speaking areas
b) Marathi-speaking areas
c) Kannada-speaking areas
d) Tulu-speaking areas
Answer: c) Kannada-speaking areas
Explanation: It aimed to bring all Kannada-majority regions under one state.
67. The Karnataka Sahitya Parishat was established in:
a) 1915
b) 1920
c) 1930
d) 1940
Answer: a) 1915
Explanation: Founded in Bengaluru to promote Kannada language & literature.
68. The Karnataka Sahitya Parishat’s first president was:
a) R. H. Deshpande
b) H. V. Nanjundaiah
c) Masti Venkatesh Iyengar
d) Kuvempu
Answer: b) H. V. Nanjundaiah
Explanation: He laid the foundation for Kannada literary development.
69. The Vachana Sahitya of Basavanna inspired:
a) Dalit Movement
b) Lingayat reform movement
c) Social equality movements
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Vachanas promoted social justice, equality, and dignity of labour.
70. The Karnataka Unification Movement got a strong cultural push due to:
a) Ekikarana literature
b) Kannada plays and poetry
c) Vachana revival
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Literature, theatre, and vachanas promoted unity and Kannada identity.
71. Who started the newspaper Kesari in Karnataka?
a) R. R. Diwakar
b) Alur Venkatrao
c) Tilak’s associates in Karnataka
d) Gangadharrao Deshpande
Answer: d) Gangadharrao Deshpande
Explanation: He spread freedom and Kannada nationalist ideas.
72. The Kannada flag (red-yellow) was popularized by:
a) Rajkumar
b) Ma. Ramamurthy
c) Kuvempu
d) Devaraj Urs
Answer: b) Ma. Ramamurthy
Explanation: He introduced it during the 1960s Kannada movement.
73. The “Navya Movement” in Kannada literature emphasized:
a) Romanticism
b) Modernism and realism
c) Devotional themes
d) Historical glorification
Answer: b) Modernism and realism
Explanation: Writers like U. R. Ananthamurthy and Gopalakrishna Adiga led it.
74. The Dalit-Bandaya literature of Karnataka began in:
a) 1950s
b) 1960s
c) 1970s
d) 1980s
Answer: c) 1970s
Explanation: It gave voice to marginalized communities.
75. The Gokak agitation finally led to:
a) English as the medium of instruction
b) Hindi as official language
c) Kannada as compulsory first language in schools
d) Sanskrit as first language
Answer: c) Kannada as compulsory first language in schools
Explanation: Implemented in 1982, fulfilling Gokak committee recommendations.
76. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 united Kannada-speaking regions from how many different administrative units?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 9
Answer: b) 5
Explanation: Kannada regions came from Bombay Presidency, Madras Presidency, Hyderabad State, Coorg, and Mysore State.
77. Which Kannada leader represented Karnataka in the Constituent Assembly of India?
a) R. H. Deshpande
b) R. R. Diwakar
c) Alur Venkatrao
d) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Answer: b) R. R. Diwakar
Explanation: He was a member of the Constituent Assembly.
78. Who is known as the “Champion of Backward Classes” in Karnataka?
a) Ramakrishna Hegde
b) S. Nijalingappa
c) Devaraj Urs
d) Veerappa Moily
Answer: c) Devaraj Urs
Explanation: His land reforms and reservation policies uplifted backward classes.
79. Karnataka’s state emblem (Gandaberunda) is derived from:
a) Vijayanagara Empire
b) Mysore Wodeyars
c) Bahmani Sultanate
d) Tipu Sultan’s emblem
Answer: b) Mysore Wodeyars
Explanation: The two-headed eagle (Gandaberunda) was the royal emblem of Wodeyars.
80. The Karnataka High Court is also called:
a) Attara Kacheri
b) Suvarna Soudha
c) Vidhana Soudha
d) Raj Bhavan
Answer: a) Attara Kacheri
Explanation: Located opposite Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.
81. The Suvarna Vidhana Soudha at Belagavi was inaugurated in:
a) 2000
b) 2006
c) 2012
d) 2015
Answer: c) 2012
Explanation: Built to strengthen Karnataka’s claim over Belagavi.
82. The Karnataka Rajyotsava Award is given annually on:
a) 15 August
b) 1 November
c) 26 January
d) 2 November
Answer: b) 1 November
Explanation: On Karnataka Formation Day to honor achievers.
83. Karnataka was the first state in India to introduce which governance reform?
a) Lokayukta institution
b) Panchayat Raj
c) RTI
d) GST
Answer: a) Lokayukta institution
Explanation: Karnataka established Lokayukta in 1984 to check corruption.
84. Which Karnataka CM implemented landmark Panchayat Raj reforms in the 1980s?
a) Devaraj Urs
b) Ramakrishna Hegde
c) S. Nijalingappa
d) S. M. Krishna
Answer: b) Ramakrishna Hegde
Explanation: He introduced decentralized governance.
85. The Gokak Movement (1980s) led to:
a) English dominance in schools
b) Kannada made compulsory first language in schools
c) Hindi as official language
d) Abolition of Sanskrit studies
Answer: b) Kannada made compulsory first language in schools
Explanation: Gokak committee recommendations were implemented in 1982.
86. The Karnataka flag (red-yellow) was popularized by:
a) Kuvempu
b) Ma. Ramamurthy
c) Rajkumar
d) Devaraj Urs
Answer: b) Ma. Ramamurthy
Explanation: Introduced during 1960s Kannada movement.
87. The Karnataka Lokayukta Act was passed in which year?
a) 1978
b) 1984
c) 1990
d) 1995
Answer: b) 1984
Explanation: Karnataka became the first state with Lokayukta institution.
88. The first Kannada university was established at:
a) Bengaluru
b) Dharwad
c) Hampi
d) Mysuru
Answer: c) Hampi
Explanation: Kannada University, Hampi was set up in 1991.
89. The Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission (1980s) was chaired by:
a) Veerappa Moily
b) Ramakrishna Hegde
c) Devaraj Urs
d) J. H. Patel
Answer: a) Veerappa Moily
Explanation: It suggested governance reforms and decentralization.
90. Who is known as “Karnataka Gandhi”?
a) R. R. Diwakar
b) Gangadharrao Deshpande
c) Alur Venkatrao
d) Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Answer: b) Gangadharrao Deshpande
Explanation: For his Gandhian leadership in Belagavi during freedom movement.
91. The “Sakala” scheme, ensuring time-bound services to citizens, was launched in:
a) 2006
b) 2010
c) 2012
d) 2014
Answer: c) 2012
Explanation: Introduced by B. S. Yediyurappa’s government.
92. Karnataka’s economy is mainly driven by:
a) Agriculture
b) IT & services
c) Mining
d) Handicrafts
Answer: b) IT & services
Explanation: Karnataka is known as India’s Silicon Valley.
93. The first Kannada literary meet (Kannada Sahitya Sammelana) was held in:
a) Mysuru
b) Dharwad
c) Bengaluru
d) Belagavi
Answer: d) Belagavi (1915)
Explanation: Organized by Karnataka Sahitya Parishat.
94. The Karnataka government’s scheme “Anna Bhagya” provides:
a) Free housing
b) Free rice to poor families
c) Free education for girls
d) Free medical insurance
Answer: b) Free rice to poor families
Explanation: Launched by Congress govt, a key welfare scheme.
95. Which Karnataka CM was dismissed in 1989 after corruption charges and later became famous for the Lokayukta report?
a) Veerendra Patil
b) Ramakrishna Hegde
c) J. H. Patel
d) Dharam Singh
Answer: b) Ramakrishna Hegde
Explanation: He resigned after Lokayukta exposure of irregularities.
96. The first Kannada TV channel (Doordarshan Chandana) was launched in:
a) 1975
b) 1982
c) 1985
d) 1988
Answer: d) 1988
Explanation: It broadcast Kannada programs statewide.
97. The Kannada Ekikarana (Unification) demand was fully achieved in:
a) 1947
b) 1956
c) 1973
d) 1982
Answer: b) 1956
Explanation: Through the States Reorganisation Act.
98. The famous “Unification Leader” statue in Suvarna Soudha, Belagavi, depicts:
a) R. R. Diwakar
b) Alur Venkatrao
c) Gangadharrao Deshpande
d) S. Nijalingappa
Answer: b) Alur Venkatrao
Explanation: He is honored as pioneer of Kannada unity.
99. Karnataka celebrated its Golden Jubilee (50 years) as a state in:
a) 2000
b) 2006
c) 2011
d) 2016
Answer: b) 2006
Explanation: Known as Suvarna Karnataka celebrations.
100. The biggest legacy of modern Karnataka’s state formation is:
a) Political stability
b) Kannada cultural identity
c) Economic growth in IT, agriculture, and industries
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Unification ensured political, cultural, and economic consolidation.