| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bengaluru/ Bangalore | 88%
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| State southwest Karnataka is above | Kerala | 75%
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| Cultural capital of Karnataka (VERY important city to the state; idc Bangalore, this city tops u anyday) | Mysuru/ Mysore | 75%
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| State the has water disputes with Karnataka over the river above | Tamilnadu | 75%
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| Sea to the left of Karnataka | Arabian | 63%
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| Plateau much of the state lies on | Deccan | 63%
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| Capital of empire above, UNESCO WHS today | Hampi | 63%
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| Official language | Kannada | 63%
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| Largest city in SW Karnataka, that primarily speaks the language above | Mangaluru/ Mangalore | 63%
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| Name a major city that hasn't been an answer so far in this quiz in the state | Davanagere/ Kalaburagi/ Gulbarga/ Ballari/ Bellary/ Shivamogga/ Shimoga/ Tumkur/ Tumakuru | 50%
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| Language family language above is part of | Dravidian | 50%
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| Language spoken in SW Karnataka, part of same language family | Tulu | 50%
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| Modern Indian state in which eastern branch's capital of empire above (Vengi) was located in | Andhra Pradesh | 38%
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| City by Goan and Maharashtran border that functions as a "second" capital by annually hosting the winter session of the state legislature | Belagavi/ Belgaum | 38%
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| Type of South Indian food the city above is known for | Dosa | 38%
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| Twin cities that form the largest urban area in the north | Hubli/ Dharwad | 38%
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| Waterfalls on the Sharavathi River, some of the highest falls in India (hint: trotar) | Jog | 38%
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| Most important river of the south, one of the 7 holy rivers of India | Kaveri/ Cauvery | 38%
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| Airport of the capital city | Kempegowda International/ BLR | 38%
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| Major tributary of river above that is mostly in Karnataka | Tungabhadra | 38%
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| 2nd most spoken language, after the official language | Urdu | 38%
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| Empire that started declining after the Battle of Talikota, greatest ruler was Krishnadevaraya, lasted from 1336-1646 | Vijayanagara | 38%
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| Classical Indian empire with initial capital at Badami before splitting into two branches | Chalukya | 25%
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| Famous park in capital city (name either) | Cubbon/ Lalbagh | 25%
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| Long river that flows through Maharasthra, Karnataka, Telanagana, and Andhra Pradesh | Krishna | 25%
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| Popular sunrise viewpoint near capital city | Nandi Hills | 25%
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| UNESCO WHS founded during the reign of the empire above over Karnataka | Pattadakal | 25%
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| Malenadu/Malnad is the local name for what geographic region in Karnataka | Western Ghats | 25%
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| Largest national park of state, known for its tigers and Asian elephants | Bandipur | 13%
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| Hills city above is on | Chamundi | 13%
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| Coorg/ Kodagu is the area of Karnataka known from producing what crop | coffee | 13%
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| Empire from the 11th- 14th century that controlled most of Karnataka, had capital at Belur, but was moved to Halebidu | Hoysala | 13%
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| Western branch's capital of empire above/ a popular Carnatic music raga | Kalyani | 13%
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| Lake in city above known for its butterflies and birds | Karanji | 13%
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| Narrow coastal plain between Arabian Sea and Western Ghats | Karavali | 13%
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| Dam on river in South Karnataka that provides most of the water for the city above | KRS/ Krishnarajasagara | 13%
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| Highest peak | Mullayanagiri | 13%
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| Important river for city above, and Dakshina Kannada (district with city above) | Netravati/ Netravathi | 13%
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| Most famous Jain pilgrimage site in South India, has a huge statue of Lord Bahubali | Shravanabelagola | 13%
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| Nickname of city above | Silicon Valley of India | 13%
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| Tallest church of Karnataka, located in city above, with a Neo-Gothic architectural style | St. Philomena’s Cathedral | 13%
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| Legislative building of the city above | Vidhana Soudha | 13%
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| Architectural style the Masjid-e-Bilal in the capital uses | Ottoman/ Turkish | 0%
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