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1. Which one of the following bird sanctuaries is situated on the banks o

Which one of the following bird sanctuaries is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri in Karnataka ?

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Kumarakom bird sanctuary

Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary

Bakhira bird sanctuary

Ranganathittu bird sanctuary

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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is the correct answer. It is a popular bird sanctuary located in the Mandya district of Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River, near the city of Srirangapatna. It is the largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka is located on the banks of the Kaveri River.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is in Kerala. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is in Gujarat. Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is in Uttar Pradesh. These locations confirm that Ranganathittu is the only one situated on the Kaveri in Karnataka.

2. Which one among the following temples, constructed by Queen Loka Mahad

Which one among the following temples, constructed by Queen Loka Mahadevi in Pattadakal, is a UNESCO World Heritage site ?

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Kailasanatha Temple

Virupaksha Temple

Brihadishvara Temple

Srirangam Temple

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2024

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The Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal, Karnataka, was constructed in the 8th century by Queen Lokamahadevi, the senior queen of the Chalukya king Vikramaditya II, to commemorate his victory over the Pallavas. The temples at Pattadakal are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing a blend of North Indian (Nagara) and South Indian (Dravidian) architectural styles.

Pattadakal was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami. The temple complex includes several important structures. The Virupaksha Temple is the largest and most elaborate among them and is considered a masterpiece of Chalukyan architecture. Queen Trailokyamahadevi, the younger queen of Vikramaditya II, built the nearby Mallikarjuna Temple, also to commemorate the victory.

3. In the field of tourism, which one of the following Indian States is d

In the field of tourism, which one of the following Indian States is described as ‘One State Many Worlds’?

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Assam

West Bengal

Karnataka

Rajasthan

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2020

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The correct answer is Karnataka. The state of Karnataka uses the tagline ‘One State, Many Worlds’ to promote its diverse tourism offerings.

The tagline highlights Karnataka’s rich diversity, encompassing historical sites, beaches, hill stations, wildlife, and cultural experiences within a single state.

Each state has its own unique tourism branding; for example, Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’, Rajasthan as ‘The Incredible State of India’, and Madhya Pradesh as ‘The Heart of Incredible India’.