Forts and Pilgrimages

Q. Which waterfall is known as the Niagara of Karnataka?

1. Jog Falls
2. Gaganachukki Falls
3. Abbe Falls
4. Gokak Falls

Q. Who built the fort of Bidar?

1. Ala-Ud Din Bahman
2. Mohammad Adil Shah
3. Tipu Sultan
4. Aurangzeb

Q. Sri Manjunatha temple of Dharmasthala, dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracts a lot of devotees.

1. True
2. False

Q. Ibrahim Roza, a pilgrimage centre, is located in which city of Karnataka?

1. Tumakuru
2. Bijapur
3. Hubli
4. Mangalore

Q. Which of the following are a part of Karnataka's history of ruling kingdoms?

1. Mughals
2. Wodeyars
3. Kadambas
4. Hoysalas

Q. Which is the largest dome in India?

1. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
2. Gol Gumbaz Tomb
3. Humayun's Tomb
4. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Q. Belur, Halebid and Somanathapura Temples are built by the_____ rulers.

1. Hoysala
2. Chalukya
3. Kadamba
4. Vijayanagara

Q. The Gol Gumbaz, India’s largest dome was built in 1656 as the mausoleum of ________.

1. Yusuf Adhil Shah
2. Mohammad Adil Shah
3. Ala-Ud Din Bahman
4. Akbar

Q. What is the tenth day of the Dasara festival called?

1. Navratri
2. Panchami
3. Vijayadashami
4. Mahanavmi

Q. Which of the following is India's largest dome structure?

1. Nawaz Darga
2. Ibrahim Roza
3. Malik Rehan Darga
4. Gol Gumbaz

Q. In which district is the Sri Krishna Matha Temple located?

1. Dharmasthala
2. Manglore
3. Udupi
4. Gokarna

Q. This is India’s largest dome. The echoes of each little sound here can be heard multiple times before they die down, leaving tourists awe-struck. This architectural wonder was built in 1656 as the mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah. Which dome is being referred here?

1. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
2. Humayun's Tomb
3. Gol Gumbaz
4. Tomb Of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Q. You have been given an assignment for your Geography class. You need to research the ruins of Hampi and give a presentation about the famous world heritage site. What are some of the key features that you will discuss in your class presentation?

1. India's largest dome structure, Gol Gumbaz.
2. The Virupaksha temple and its architecture.
3. The musical pillars of the Vittal temple.
4. The Lotus Mahal

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following heritage sites in Karnataka display the peaceful coexistence of different religions?

1. The Badami cave temples
2. Belur, Halebid and Somnathpura temples
3. Rosario Cathedral in Mangaluru
4. Nawaz Darga of Kalaburagi