1. The Wodeyars of Mysore established their rule in which year?
a) 1336
b) 1399
c) 1423
d) 1565
Answer: b) 1399
Explanation: The Wodeyars began ruling as feudatories of Vijayanagara in 1399.
2. Who was the founder of the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Yaduraya Wodeyar
c) Chamaraja Wodeyar
d) Narasaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Yaduraya Wodeyar
Explanation: Yaduraya Wodeyar (1399–1423) was the founder.
3. The Wodeyars of Mysore initially served as feudatories of:
a) Bahmani Sultanate
b) Vijayanagara Empire
c) Cholas
d) Hoysalas
Answer: b) Vijayanagara Empire
Explanation: They rose as Vijayanagara’s local chiefs in Mysore region.
4. Who was the first powerful Wodeyar ruler after independence from Vijayanagara?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar I
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
d) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar
Answer: a) Raja Wodeyar I
Explanation: Raja Wodeyar I (1578–1617) declared independence.
5. Raja Wodeyar I shifted his capital from Mysore to:
a) Srirangapatna
b) Mandya
c) Bengaluru
d) Chitradurga
Answer: a) Srirangapatna
Explanation: In 1610, he captured Srirangapatna from the Vijayanagara viceroy Tirumala.
6. The famous Dasara festival at Mysore was started by:
a) Tipu Sultan
b) Raja Wodeyar I
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
d) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Raja Wodeyar I
Explanation: He initiated the Dasara festival in 1610.
7. Who succeeded Raja Wodeyar I?
a) Narasaraja Wodeyar
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar V
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
d) Devaraja Wodeyar I
Answer: b) Chamaraja Wodeyar V
Explanation: He succeeded Raja Wodeyar I in 1617.
8. The Mysore kingdom expanded significantly under which ruler?
a) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
b) Raja Wodeyar I
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
d) Tipu Sultan
Answer: a) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Explanation: He extended Mysore territory (1638–1659).
9. Which ruler of Mysore minted coins in his own name for the first time?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar VI
c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
Answer: c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Explanation: He issued coins called Kanthirava Fanams.
10. Which Wodeyar ruler first adopted the title “Maharaja”?
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
c) Chamaraja Wodeyar VII
d) Raja Wodeyar I
Answer: b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Explanation: He assumed the royal title.
11. During the time of which Wodeyar ruler did the Nayakas of Keladi attack Mysore?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
c) Devaraja Wodeyar II
d) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Explanation: He defended Mysore from Keladi Nayakas.
12. Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar ruled Mysore between:
a) 1659–1675
b) 1673–1704
c) 1724–1734
d) 1760–1782
Answer: b) 1673–1704
Explanation: He is considered one of the most capable Wodeyar rulers.
13. Who is called the “Chikka Devaraja” of Mysore?
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
b) Narasaraja Wodeyar II
c) Devaraja Wodeyar II
d) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Answer: d) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He strengthened the state both militarily and administratively.
14. The Wodeyars faced constant threats from which Sultanate in the 17th century?
a) Bijapur Sultanate
b) Golconda Sultanate
c) Ahmadnagar Sultanate
d) Bahmani Sultanate
Answer: a) Bijapur Sultanate
Explanation: Mysore and Bijapur often clashed over territories.
15. Who introduced the “Mysore Revenue System”, later adopted by Tipu Sultan?
a) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
d) Raja Wodeyar I
Answer: b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He reformed taxation and administration.
16. The Wodeyars became subordinate to the Nawab of Arcot during:
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
d) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Answer: c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
Explanation: Mysore briefly acknowledged Arcot overlordship.
17. Hyder Ali rose to power in Mysore during the reign of:
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
c) Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Answer: c) Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII
Explanation: Hyder Ali took control in 1761, reducing the Wodeyars to figureheads.
18. Which Wodeyar ruler invited European traders to Mysore?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
c) Narasaraja Wodeyar II
d) Raja Wodeyar I
Answer: a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He permitted British and French trade.
19. The Wodeyars temporarily lost their power to Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan during:
a) 1761–1799
b) 1704–1724
c) 1782–1800
d) 1799–1831
Answer: a) 1761–1799
Explanation: Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan controlled Mysore in this period.
20. The Wodeyars were restored to power in Mysore in:
a) 1799
b) 1800
c) 1805
d) 1810
Answer: a) 1799
Explanation: After Tipu’s death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, Wodeyars were restored.
21. Who was the Wodeyar ruler restored by the British in 1799?
a) Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Explanation: A child, Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, was placed on the throne by the British.
22. The capital of Mysore kingdom was shifted permanently to Mysuru from Srirangapatna during the reign of:
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Explanation: He re-established Mysuru as the capital.
23. The British took direct control of Mysore between:
a) 1761–1799
b) 1831–1881
c) 1800–1825
d) 1881–1947
Answer: b) 1831–1881
Explanation: Due to mismanagement, Mysore was under British Commissioners for 50 years.
24. The Wodeyars were restored again in 1881 under the policy of:
a) Subsidiary Alliance
b) Doctrine of Lapse
c) Rendition of Mysore
d) Partition of Mysore
Answer: c) Rendition of Mysore
Explanation: In 1881, the British restored the throne to Chamaraja Wodeyar X.
25. Who was the last ruling Maharaja of Mysore before independence?
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: Jayachamaraja Wodeyar (1940–1950) was the last ruler.
26. The Wodeyars of Mysore initially followed which administrative model?
a) Mughal Mansabdari
b) Vijayanagara Nayaka system
c) British Zamindari
d) Bahmani Taraf system
Answer: b) Vijayanagara Nayaka system
Explanation: They were originally Vijayanagara feudatories, so their system resembled the Amaranayaka system.
27. Who among the Wodeyars is credited with laying the foundation of Mysore’s efficient administration?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar
c) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Answer: c) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He reorganized revenue, army, and trade, strengthening the state.
28. The Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar revenue system was based on:
a) Crop-sharing with peasants
b) Land measurement and classification
c) Fixed rent system
d) European commercial model
Answer: b) Land measurement and classification
Explanation: Similar to Shivappa Nayaka Shist and Mughal Zabti system.
29. Who introduced the Dasara festival as a state celebration in Mysore?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
d) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Answer: a) Raja Wodeyar I
Explanation: In 1610, he started Dasara festival at Srirangapatna.
30. Which Wodeyar ruler established a centralized treasury and efficient taxation?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: His financial reforms laid the base for Mysore’s prosperity.
31. The capital of Mysore was shifted back from Srirangapatna to Mysuru permanently during:
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Tipu Sultan
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Explanation: In the 19th century, Mysuru city became the permanent capital.
32. During the 1831–1881 period, Mysore was administered directly by:
a) Nawab of Arcot
b) Mughal governors
c) British Commissioners
d) Maratha Sardars
Answer: c) British Commissioners
Explanation: Due to mismanagement, the British took direct control.
33. The Rendition of Mysore (1881) refers to:
a) Annexation by British
b) Restoration of Wodeyars after Commissioner rule
c) Shift of capital to Mysuru
d) End of Tipu’s rule
Answer: b) Restoration of Wodeyars after Commissioner rule
Explanation: In 1881, Chamaraja Wodeyar X was restored.
34. Who is known as the “Maker of Modern Mysore”?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: His reign (1902–1940) saw reforms in education, industries, irrigation.
35. Who was the Dewan of Mysore under Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, responsible for many modern reforms?
a) Mir Jumla
b) Dewan Rangacharlu
c) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
d) Dewan Purnaiah
Answer: c) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Explanation: He was Dewan (1912–1919), known for economic planning, dams, industries.
36. The Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) dam was built during the reign of:
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: Built in 1911–1931 under Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s guidance.
37. The famous Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace) was rebuilt in its present form during:
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: The current Indo-Saracenic style palace was completed in 1912.
38. The Wodeyars were patrons of which dance form?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kathak
c) Yakshagana
d) Mysore style of Bharatanatyam
Answer: d) Mysore style of Bharatanatyam
Explanation: They developed a unique Mysore style of Bharatanatyam.
39. Which Wodeyar ruler was a great patron of Kannada literature and scholars?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Explanation: He encouraged Kannada poets and wrote literary works himself.
40. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was also known as:
a) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Doddadevaraja Wodeyar
d) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Answer: a) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: “Mummadi” refers to the third of his name.
41. Who compiled the famous work Sritatvanidhi, an encyclopedia of arts and culture?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
d) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: It is a compendium of music, art, iconography.
42. Which Wodeyar ruler introduced reforms in the judicial system with civil and criminal courts?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He laid foundations of modern judiciary in Mysore.
43. Which ruler of Mysore introduced compulsory primary education?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: In 1910, Mysore became the first state in India to enforce compulsory education.
44. Who is called the “Rajarshi” among the Wodeyars?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: Due to his saintly rule and reforms, he was called “Rajarshi”.
45. Under whose reign did Mysore become a model princely state praised by British administrators?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: His reign was often described as “golden age of Mysore”.
46. Which Wodeyar ruler encouraged Carnatic music and was himself a veena player?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He was a musician, composer, and patron of Carnatic music.
47. Who among the Wodeyars was a patron of Western classical music and invited foreign musicians to Mysore?
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
d) Raja Wodeyar I
Answer: c) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He was known for promoting Western as well as Indian music.
48. The Wodeyars established many industries in Mysore under the guidance of:
a) Dewan Rangacharlu
b) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
c) Purnaiah
d) Tippu Sultan
Answer: b) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Explanation: He helped set up Mysore Iron Works, Silk Factory, Sugar Mills.
49. The Mysore University was founded in 1916 during the reign of:
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: Mysore University (1916) was the first university in princely India.
50. The Wodeyars’ greatest contribution to Karnataka’s culture is:
a) Patronage of Kannada and Sanskrit literature
b) Development of music and dance
c) Modern education and industry
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Their multifaceted patronage shaped modern Karnataka.
51. Raja Wodeyar I (1578–1617) declared independence after capturing:
a) Keladi
b) Srirangapatna
c) Chitradurga
d) Hampi
Answer: b) Srirangapatna
Explanation: In 1610, Raja Wodeyar I captured Srirangapatna, making it the capital.
52. Which Wodeyar ruler faced attacks from the Bijapur Sultanate?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
c) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
Answer: b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Explanation: He defended Mysore against Bijapur armies in the 17th century.
53. Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar expanded Mysore by defeating:
a) Nayakas of Keladi and Madurai
b) Marathas
c) Portuguese
d) Nawab of Arcot
Answer: a) Nayakas of Keladi and Madurai
Explanation: He subdued neighboring Nayaka chiefs.
54. Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar had to pay tribute to:
a) Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
b) Marathas
c) Portuguese
d) Dutch
Answer: b) Marathas
Explanation: He entered into agreements with Shivaji’s successors.
55. During whose reign did Mysore first come into conflict with the Marathas?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
d) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Answer: b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He had to negotiate with the Marathas for tribute.
56. Who was the Dewan of Mysore under Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, known for reforms?
a) Purnaiah
b) Sir Mirza Ismail
c) Narasaraja Nayaka
d) Tirumalai Iyengar
Answer: d) Tirumalai Iyengar
Explanation: He was an efficient administrator.
57. The Mysore Wodeyars became subordinate to the Nawab of Arcot during the reign of:
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
b) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
d) Raja Wodeyar I
Answer: a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
Explanation: Mysore temporarily acknowledged Arcot Nawab’s overlordship.
58. Hyder Ali first rose to prominence in Mysore during the reign of:
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
c) Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Answer: c) Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII
Explanation: In 1761, Hyder Ali assumed real power.
59. After Hyder Ali, the Mysore throne was controlled by:
a) Purnaiah
b) Tipu Sultan
c) Chamaraja Wodeyar IX
d) British
Answer: b) Tipu Sultan
Explanation: Tipu Sultan ruled 1782–1799, keeping Wodeyars as nominal.
60. Which Anglo-Mysore war led to Tipu Sultan’s death?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth
Answer: d) Fourth
Explanation: Tipu was killed in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799).
61. After Tipu’s death, who restored the Wodeyars to the throne?
a) Marathas
b) Nizam of Hyderabad
c) British East India Company
d) Nawab of Arcot
Answer: c) British East India Company
Explanation: They restored the dynasty but kept control through subsidiary alliance.
62. The ruler restored to the throne in 1799 was:
a) Chamaraja Wodeyar IX
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
d) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar II
Answer: b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Explanation: A child, Krishnaraja Wodeyar III (Mummadi), was enthroned.
63. Between 1831 and 1881, Mysore was directly ruled by:
a) Mughal governors
b) Nawab of Arcot
c) British Commissioners
d) Maratha Sardars
Answer: c) British Commissioners
Explanation: Due to mismanagement, Wodeyars lost power for 50 years.
64. The revolt of 1830 in Mysore, against heavy taxation, was known as:
a) Bidanur revolt
b) Nagar revolt
c) Nagarakatte revolt
d) Nagarapete revolt
Answer: c) Nagarakatte revolt
Explanation: Farmers and soldiers revolted at Nagarakatte.
65. Which ruler was restored under the “Rendition of Mysore” in 1881?
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
Explanation: The British restored Chamaraja Wodeyar X.
66. Chamaraja Wodeyar X is remembered for:
a) Expanding Mysore
b) Social reforms and modernization
c) Opposing British rule
d) Building KRS dam
Answer: b) Social reforms and modernization
Explanation: He promoted education, arts, and industries.
67. Who ruled Mysore between 1902–1940, often called the “Rajarshi”?
a) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
Answer: b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He was praised as a model ruler.
68. Which Wodeyar ruler worked closely with Sir M. Visvesvaraya?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
d) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: They transformed Mysore into a progressive princely state.
69. During Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar’s rule, Mysore was called:
a) Jewel of the Deccan
b) Model State of India
c) Crown of Karnataka
d) Gateway of South India
Answer: b) Model State of India
Explanation: Due to progress in education, industries, and social welfare.
70. The last ruler of Mysore Wodeyars was:
a) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
b) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
d) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
Answer: b) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He ruled till 1950, when princely rule ended.
71. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar became the first:
a) Governor of Karnataka
b) Governor of Mysore state
c) Governor of Madras and later Maharashtra
d) President of India
Answer: c) Governor of Madras and later Maharashtra
Explanation: After independence, he served as Governor.
72. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar signed the Instrument of Accession to India in:
a) 1947
b) 1948
c) 1949
d) 1950
Answer: a) 1947
Explanation: He acceded Mysore to India on 9 August 1947.
73. After independence, the Wodeyars continued as:
a) Princes without power
b) Presidents of India
c) Governors of Mysore only
d) Feudatories under Nizam
Answer: a) Princes without power
Explanation: They retained titular status until abolition of privy purses in 1971.
74. The Wodeyar dynasty ruled Mysore for nearly:
a) 200 years
b) 300 years
c) 500 years
d) 600 years
Answer: c) 500 years
Explanation: From 1399 to 1950, except Hyder–Tipu interregnum.
75. The Wodeyars’ biggest military and political challenge came from:
a) Vijayanagara
b) Bijapur Sultanate
c) Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan’s takeover
d) British Commissioners
Answer: c) Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan’s takeover
Explanation: This deprived them of actual power for nearly 40 years (1761–1799).
76. The Wodeyars of Mysore were originally feudatories under which empire?
a) Hoysalas
b) Vijayanagara Empire
c) Bahmanis
d) Cholas
Answer: b) Vijayanagara Empire
Explanation: They started as local chiefs under Vijayanagara before asserting independence in 1610.
77. The first Wodeyar ruler to declare independence from Vijayanagara was:
a) Chamaraja Wodeyar I
b) Raja Wodeyar I
c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
d) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Raja Wodeyar I
Explanation: In 1610, he captured Srirangapatna and declared independence.
78. The “Dasara festival” as a state ceremony in Mysore was initiated by:
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
c) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
d) Tipu Sultan
Answer: a) Raja Wodeyar I
Explanation: He started the Dasara celebrations at Srirangapatna in 1610.
79. The first Wodeyar ruler to issue coins in his name was:
a) Chamaraja Wodeyar V
b) Raja Wodeyar I
c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
d) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar I
Explanation: His Kanthirava Fanams were the first independent coins of Mysore.
80. Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar is credited with:
a) Expanding Mysore’s territory and reforming revenue
b) Defeating Aurangzeb
c) Conquering Goa
d) Moving capital to Bangalore
Answer: a) Expanding Mysore’s territory and reforming revenue
Explanation: His tax system and conquests made Mysore stronger.
81. Hyder Ali took real power in Mysore during the reign of:
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII
c) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
Answer: b) Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII
Explanation: In 1761, Hyder Ali made the king a puppet.
82. Which Anglo-Mysore war ended with Tipu Sultan’s death?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth
Answer: d) Fourth
Explanation: Tipu was killed in 1799 at Srirangapatna.
83. Who was placed on the throne of Mysore by the British in 1799?
a) Chamaraja Wodeyar IX
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar II
d) Raja Wodeyar II
Answer: b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III (Mummadi)
Explanation: A minor prince was enthroned as a puppet ruler under the British.
84. Between 1831–1881, Mysore was ruled directly by:
a) Marathas
b) British Commissioners
c) Nizam of Hyderabad
d) Nawab of Arcot
Answer: b) British Commissioners
Explanation: Due to mismanagement, the British suspended Wodeyar rule for 50 years.
85. The restoration of Wodeyar rule in 1881 is known as:
a) Doctrine of Lapse
b) Rendition of Mysore
c) Partition of Mysore
d) Subsidiary Alliance
Answer: b) Rendition of Mysore
Explanation: The throne was restored to Chamaraja Wodeyar X in 1881.
86. Who is known as the “Rajarshi” among the Wodeyars?
a) Raja Wodeyar I
b) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: For his noble rule and reforms (1902–1940), he was called “Rajarshi”.
87. Under whose reign was Mysore University founded in 1916?
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
d) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
Answer: b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: The first university in a princely state was established.
88. Which Dewan of Mysore worked with Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar to industrialize Mysore?
a) Purnaiah
b) Rangacharlu
c) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
d) Mirza Ismail
Answer: c) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Explanation: He was Dewan (1912–1919) and built KRS Dam and industries.
89. Mysore became the first state in India to introduce compulsory primary education under:
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
b) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: In 1910, compulsory education was introduced.
90. Who was the last ruling Wodeyar of Mysore?
a) Chamaraja Wodeyar X
b) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
d) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
Answer: c) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He ruled till 1950, after which monarchy was abolished.
91. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar signed the Instrument of Accession to India in:
a) 1947
b) 1948
c) 1949
d) 1950
Answer: a) 1947
Explanation: He acceded Mysore to the Indian Union on 9 August 1947.
92. After independence, Jayachamaraja Wodeyar served as:
a) Prime Minister of Mysore
b) Governor of Madras and Maharashtra
c) Chief Minister of Karnataka
d) President of India
Answer: b) Governor of Madras and Maharashtra
Explanation: He was appointed Governor after independence.
93. Who compiled the famous encyclopedic work Sritatvanidhi?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar (Krishnaraja III)
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: It covered iconography, music, dance, literature.
94. Which Wodeyar ruler built the present Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace)?
a) Krishnaraja Wodeyar I
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: Completed in 1912 in Indo-Saracenic style.
95. Mysore was praised by British administrators as:
a) “Cradle of Civilization”
b) “Model State of India”
c) “Crown of Karnataka”
d) “Garden State”
Answer: b) “Model State of India”
Explanation: Due to progressive reforms under Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar.
96. Who among the Wodeyars was a noted musician and composer?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: He composed 94 Carnatic kritis and patronized musicians.
97. The Wodeyar dynasty ruled Mysore for about:
a) 300 years
b) 400 years
c) 500 years
d) 600 years
Answer: c) 500 years
Explanation: From 1399 to 1950 (except 1761–1799).
98. The Wodeyars’ reign is significant because:
a) They protected Karnataka after Vijayanagara’s fall
b) They modernized Mysore with industries and education
c) They created a cultural renaissance in Karnataka
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Their contribution spans political, cultural, and modern history.
99. Which ruler’s reign is often called the “Golden Age of Mysore”?
a) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar
b) Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
d) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Answer: c) Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Explanation: His period (1902–1940) saw economic and cultural progress.
100. The greatest legacy of Wodeyars in Karnataka history is:
a) Preservation of Hindu culture after Vijayanagara’s fall
b) Transformation of Mysore into a modern princely state
c) Patronage of Kannada, Sanskrit, music, dance, and arts
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The Wodeyars are remembered for their long rule, cultural patronage, and modernization.