Karnataka State Board Social Science Social Science Part 2 Class 6 Chapter 1 Our Karnataka Exercise Question and Answer.
1) Answer the following questions.
A) Under which section of the Indian constitution, Kalaburagi Division is granted special status?
Ans:-In Article 371 of Indian Constitution, Kalaburagi Division is granted special status.
B) In which year Nizam’s province was annexed to India?
Ans:-In1948, Nizam’s province was annexed to India.
C) Hampi of Ballari was the capital city of which kings?
Ans:-Hampi of Vallari was the capital city of Vijayanagara kings.
D) Name any two palegaras who ruled after the fall of Bahamani and Vijayanagar kings.
Ans:-Two palegaras are:
Sandur
jarimale
2)Fill in the blanks.
A) ………………. In Ballari District was the capital of Vijayanagar kings.
Ans:-Hampi
B) Districts of kalaburagi division got independence in the year ……………..
Ans:-1948
3) Answer the following questions.
A) Which two rivers are the major rivers of this division?
Ans:- Two rivers are:
Bhima
Tungabhadra
B) Write the name of one dam in Bidar district.
Ans:-The dam is Karajana.
C) Name the dam which provides irrigation facility to Raichur and Ballari districts.
Ans:-Tungabhadra dam provides irrigation facility to Raichur and Ballari districts.
4) Answer the following questions.
A) Write the names of any two major rivers in this divisions.
Ans:-Krishna and Mullamari are two rivers in this divisions.
B) Write the names of few wild animals found in this division.
Ans:- Few wild animals are Langur, fox, bear etc.
C) Name any two persons who fought against the Nizam’s of Hyderabad.
Ans:-Two persons were
Swami Ramananda thirta,
Sardar Sharangowda Inamdar
D) Name the crops grown in this division.
Ans:-The crops are paddy, cotton, pulses etc.
5) Answer the following questions.
A) Name the important industries in Kalaburagi division.
Ans:- The important industries are Iron, steel, sugar etc.
B) Which districts of Kalaburagi division have iron ore deposits.
Ans:-Ballari and Raichur districts have iron ore deposits.
C) Name the famous Dargah in Kalaburagi division.
Ans:-Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah is the famous Dargah in Kalaburagi Division.
D) Which is the major industry in Kalaburagi district?
Ans:-Agriculture is the major industry in Kalaburagi District.
6) Fill in the blanks.
A) There is a gold mine in ……………. Of this division.
Ans:-Raichur.
B) Ballari district has ……………….. wildlife sanctuary.
Ans:-Daroji Sloth Bear
7) Answer the following questions.
A) Name two epic poems written during ancient times in this division.
Ans:-Two epic poems are Kaviraja Marga and Vikramarjuna Vijaya.
B) Write a short note on Vachana movement.
Ans:-In twelfth century, a social reform movement was happened in Karnataka named ‘Vachana Movement’. This movement took place in the area of Kalyana of Kalaburagi Division. There were untouchability in everywhere and this movement launched a fight against the untouchability system.
C) Name two people who are well known in the field of Daasa sahitya.
Ans:-Two people are: Vijayadasa and Kanakadasa.
D) Name the folk dances of Kalaburagi division.
Ans:-The folk dances are Nandi Kunitha, Kolata, Durga muragi etc.
8) Answer the following questions.
A) Name the university in Raichur of this division.
Ans:-The university is Agriculture University.
B) Name any two universities in Ballari district?
Ans:-Two universities are Agriculture University and Shrikrishna devaraya University.
C) Where is Kannada university located?
Ans:-Kannada university is located in Hampi, Karnataka.
9)Fill in the blanks.
A) Karnataka central university is in ……………. District.
Ans:-Kalaburagi
B) The name of the University in Ballari’s Hampi is …………….
Ans:-Hampi
10) Answer the following questions.
A) Apart from the freedom struggle two more movements took place in Kalaburagi division. Name them.
Ans:-Library movement and National School movement took place in Kalaburagi Division.
B) What is the name of Nizam’s private army?
Ans:-Razakars is Nizam’s private army.
C) Name any two national schools established in Kalaburagi division to support the freedom struggle.
Ans:-Usmania National School and Vidyananda Gurukula are two national schools established to support the freedom struggle.
D) When did Nizam’s province become part of India?
Ans:-On 18th September, 1948 Nizam’s province became part of India.
E) Name the important freedom fighter from Kalaburagi division.
Ans:- The important freedom fighters are Kalyan Shetty, Chandrashekhar patil, Ramanandatheertha etc.
11) Answer the following questions.
A) How many districts are there in Kalaburagi division?
Ans:-Seven districts are there in Kalaburagi Division.
B) Name any three kingdoms who ruled in Kalaburagi division.
Ans:-Three kingdoms are:
Bahamani
Vijayanagar
C) What is the name of the gold mine in Raichur district?
Ans:-The gold mine was Hatti gold mine.
D) Which are the two districts that have thermal power plants in this division?
Ans:-Ballari and Raichur had thermal power plants in this division.
E) Hampi was the capital city of which kingdom?
Ans:-Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom.
F) In which district is Khwaja Bandhe Nawaz Dargah?
Ans:-In Kalaburagi District, Khwaja Bandhe Nawaz Dargah was located.
12) Answer the following questions.
A) Name the queen who fought against the British.
Ans:-Rani Chennamma of Kittur who fought against the British
B) In which year, Haveri, Gadag and Bagalkote district were formed?
Ans:-In 1997, Haveri Gadag and Bagalkote districts were formed.
C) In which year and in which district did the Indian National Congress convention under the presidentship of Gandhiji take place?
Ans:-In 1924, Balagavi district did the National Congress convention under the leadership of Gandhiji.
D) Badami was the capital of which kingdom?
Ans:-Badami was the capital of Chalukya kingdom.
13) Fill in the blanks.
A) The districts in Belagavi division were integrated into Karnataka in the year ……………
Ans:-1956
14) Answer the following questions.
A) Name any two rivers of this division.
Ans:-Bheema and Tungbhadra are two rivers of this division.
B) Name wildlife sanctuaries of this division.
Ans:-Wildlife sanctuaries of this division are:
Dandeli wildlife sanctuary
Attiveri bird sancuary
Anshi National park
C) Which natural source is available in Ilkal?
Ans:-Granite is available in Ilkal.
15) Answer the following questions.
A) What is the meaning of evergreen forests?
Ans:-Evergreen forests mean that forest that remain green constantly because this types of forests found in tropical climate.
B) Name the waterfalls of this division?
Ans:-The waterfalls are:
Gokak waterfall.
Magodu waterfall.
Devamala waterfall.
C) In which district of this division iron ore is available?
Ans:-Bagalkote is the district of this division in which iron ore is available.
16) Answer the following questions.
A) What are the major crops in this division?
Ans:-Paddy, maize, cotton pulses are the major crops in this division.
B) In which district, fishing is the main occupation?
Ans:-In Uttara Kannada district, fishing is the main occupation.
C) Which district has seed production centers?
Ans:-Haveri has seed production centres.
D) What is Byadgi of this division famous for?
Ans:-Byadgi is famous for Kaddi and Dabbi
17) Answer the following questions.
A) Name three Janapeetha awardees from this division.
Ans:-Janapita awardees are:
Ra.Bendre.
Chandrashekhara Kambar.
Girish Karnad.
B) Name any three famous singers from this division.
Ans:-Three famous singers are:
Bhimesh Joshi.
Vidushi Gangubai Hangal.
C) Name any two forms of theatre from this division.
Ans:- Two forms of theaters are:
Srikrishna Parijatha
Badaguthittu Yakshagana
18) Answer the following questions.
A) Which district of Belagavi Division has Law university?
Ans:-Hubbali has law University.
B) What is the name of health care centers established in rural areas?
Ans:-Rural areas have primary health centers.
C) Which district of this division has horticulture university?
Ans:-Bagalkote has horiculture university.
D) In which place, the first woman’s university of Karnataka has been established?
Ans:-Vijayapura is the place in Karnataka where first woman University of Karnataka has been established.
19) Answer the following questions.
A) Who was the queen from Belagavi division fought against British in 1824?
Ans:-Rani Chennamma fought against British in 1824.
B) Name any three important freedom fighters.
Ans:- Three important freedom fighters are:
Siddappa Kambali.
Aluru Venkatarao.
R. Diwankar.
C) Name two people who had worked and contributed to the field of Journalism.
Ans:-The two people are:
G. Halakatti.
Patil Putappa.
20) Answer the following questions.
A) How much rainfall does this division gets on average in a year?
Ans:-This division gets 3000 mm rainfall on average in a year.
B) Name the important ports in this division.
Ans: The important ports are:
Belekeri port.
Honawar port.
Hangarakatta port.
C) What is the name of naval base set up by the Indian government?
Ans:-Seabird is the naval base set up by the Indian government.
D) Name the rivers that flow in this division.
Ans:-Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha are the rivers that flow in this division.
E) Apart from Kannada, which is the other language spoken in this division?
Ans:-Apart from Kannada, Konkani language is the other language spoken in this division.