Karnataka Quiz

1. When did Karnataka acquire its present name?
  • Correct Answer: 01 November 1973

2. Which of the following states is to the north of Karnataka?
  • Correct Answer: Maharashtra

3. Which sea is to the west of Karnataka?
  • Correct Answer: Arabian

4. Which is the official language of Karnataka?
  • Correct Answer: Kannada

5. When did the British annex Kanara?
  • Correct Answer: 1799

6. Which kingdom in Karnataka did the British annex in 1834?
  • Correct Answer: Coorg

7. How was Karnataka formerly known?
  • Correct Answer: Mysore

8. Who was Karnataka’s chief minister in 1984?
  • Correct Answer: Ramakrishna Hegde

9. Which is the capital of Karnataka?
  • Correct Answer: Bangalore

10. What is the area of Karnataka?
  • Correct Answer: 74,051 sq. mi.