Solution:
Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" (or "IT capital of India") because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter. Indian technological organisations are headquartered in the city.
184. When did M. Visvesvaraya receive the Bharat Ratna Award?
Solution:
Visvesvaraya, the visionary engineer who transformed India. Visvesvaraya was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1955; Engineer's Day is celebrated on 15th September to mark his birth anniversary.
185. Which district is called Punjab of Karnataka?
Solution:
Bijapur district has been compared with Punjab since Punjab refers to the five rivers that flow through the state, which are Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab and Beas.
186. Which of the following states does Karnataka not share its border?
Solution:
Odisha does not share border with Karnataka. Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast and Kerala to the south.
187. In which Year, Anshi National Park was established?
Solution:
The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the central portion of the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. On 2nd September 1987, the state proposed carving out a section of the sanctuary to create the Anshi national park, which was implemented.
188. Which Hoysala king assumed the title "Establisher of the Chola Kingdom" and "Emperor of the south"?
Solution:
Veera Ballala-II is called as “Establisher of the Chola Kingdom" and "Emperor of the south". Veera Ballala-II defeated the aggressive Pandya when they invaded the Chola kingdom. Veera Bhallala-II, is considered the greatest among the monarchs of Hoysala dynasty.
Solution:
The Malaprabha dam is the shortest dam in Karnataka. It was built across the Malaprabha river in Belgaum. It is a tributary of the famous Krishna river. It is located in small town called Saundatti in Belagavi.
