Question

The year in which the state was named as Karnataka in ____________.

• A. $1956$
• B. $1961$
• C. $1973$
• D. $1981$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $1973$

$1973$

It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.