The award instituted in honor of the founder of the city of Bengaluru:

Kempegowda Award
Karnataka Ratna
Nadaprabhu Award
Rajyotsava Award

The correct answer is A) Kempegowda Award.

The Kempegowda Award is a state government award instituted in honor of the founder of the city of Bengaluru, Kempegowda. It is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the state of Karnataka. The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento.

The Karnataka Ratna is the highest civilian award of the state of Karnataka. It is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the state in the fields of art, literature, science, education, social service, and public life. The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a gold medal.

The Nadaprabhu Award is a state government award instituted in honor of the 12th-century Kannada poet and philosopher, Dnyaneshwara. It is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of literature, art, music, dance, and drama. The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento.

The Rajyotsava Award is a state government award instituted to commemorate the formation of the state of Karnataka. It is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the state in the fields of art, literature, science, education, social service, and public life. The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a gold medal.