Multiple choice general knowledge Capital of Karnataka.. Bengaluru Bangalore Mysore None of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Bengaluru is the official name of Karnataka's capital, though it was widely known as Bangalore. The state officially adopted the Kannada name Bengaluru in 2014. Mysore (Mysuru) was the earlier capital but is now a major city in its own right.