1. Karnataka state was formed on ____________.
A) 15 August 1947
B) 1 November 1956
C) 26 January 1950
D) 1 November 1973
Answer: B
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Explanation: Published in 1843 by Hermann Mögling.
9. The capital of Karnataka is____________.
A) Mysuru
B) Hubballi
C) Bengaluru
D) Belagavi
Answer: C
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Explanation: Unification ensured political, cultural, and economic consolidation.