Karnataka General Knowledge Quiz

ACRO stands for Association of Clinical Research Organizations, a global trade association representing CROs that conduct clinical trials. Option C correctly uses 'Association' and 'Organizations'. Option A incorrectly says 'American' rather than 'Association'. Options B and D have incorrect word choices.

Kuvempu (Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa), the renowned Kannada writer and Jnanpith awardee, was born in Hirekodige village in Chikkamagaluru district (then Mysore State). Options A, B, and C refer to other locations in Karnataka but are not his birthplace.

Kuvempu was born on December 29, 1904. He was a prominent Kannada writer, poet, and playwright who received the Jnanpith Award. Option C is correct. Options A and B have incorrect dates. Option D places him in a different year and month.

Luke Wilson and Owen Wilson are brothers, both well-known actors in Hollywood comedy films. Owen is the older brother (born 1967) known for Zoolander and Shanghai Noon, while Luke (born 1971) appeared in Legally Blonde and other comedies. Option B correctly identifies their relationship.

Kanauru Subbamma Heggadathi is a novel by Kuvempu, exploring themes of rural life and social change in Karnataka. Option D is correct. Options A (Mookaggiya Kanasugalu by K.S. Nissar Ahmed), B (Parva by S.L. Bhyrappa), and C (Datu by S.L. Bhyrappa) are works by other Kannada writers.

Larry (now Lana) and Andy (now Lilly) Wachowski are siblings, co-directors who created The Matrix trilogy. They are brothers who later came out as transgender women. Option C is correct. Options A and D are incorrect. Note: The question contains a typo 'sereis' instead of 'series'.

Kuvempu, the renowned Kannada writer, received all four of these prestigious awards. The Jnanpith Award (1967) is India's highest literary honor. The Padma awards are national civilian honors (Padma Bhushan in 1958, Padma Vibhushan in 1988). Karnataka Ratna (1992) is the highest state award conferred by the Karnataka government.

N R Narayanamurthy completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree from The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) in Mysore. He graduated in 1967 before going on to co-found Infosys in 1981. NIE is one of Karnataka's oldest engineering colleges.

William James and Henry James were brothers, both sons of Henry James Sr. William James became famous in psychology and philosophy, while Henry James became a renowned novelist. They were part of a prominent American intellectual family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Kuvempu's son was Poornachandra Tejaswi (also spelled Thejaswi), who became a famous Kannada writer himself. He wrote notable works like 'Abachurina Post Office' and was known for his environmental themes and simple storytelling style. He was a literary giant in his own right, separate from his father's legacy.

The notorious sandalwood smuggler Veerappan kidnapped Kannada film icon Dr. Rajkumar on July 30, 2000, from his Gajanur farmhouse. The kidnapping created a crisis in Karnataka and the actor was held in captivity for 108 days before being released in November 2000.

Joel Coen and Ethan Coen are brothers who collaborate as filmmakers, collectively known as the Coen Brothers. They have written and directed acclaimed films like Fargo, No Country for Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, and The Big Lebowski. They are known for their distinctive style and often work together on both writing and directing.

Dr. Vijaya Mallya was Chairman of UB Group and Kingfisher Airlines, and served as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). He was never an MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly). The question uses a negative construction to ask which title he never held.

Shankar Nag acted in S.P. Sangliyana, S.P. Sangliyana Part 2, and Hosajeevana among other films. However, S.P. Sangliyana Part 3 was made after his death in 1990 and therefore he did not appear in it. The question asks which film he did NOT act in.

The actress Soundarya's first name is Soundarya itself. Option B (Sowmya) is incorrect - Soundarya was her stage name and actual first name. Options A (Swathi) and D (Shruthi) are other common South Indian names but unrelated to Soundarya.

Sunil Joshi is the correct answer as he never received the Arjuna Award during his cricket career. Venkatesh Prasad (1997), Anil Kumble (1995), and Javagal Srinath (1996) all received this prestigious honor.

Engineer's Day is celebrated on September 15th to mark the birth anniversary of Sir M Visweswaraiah, one of India's greatest engineers. The day specifically honors engineers, not scientists - C V Raman was a physicist and Nobel laureate.

Floating assets are indeed another name for current assets in accounting terminology. These include assets that are expected to be converted to cash within one year, such as cash, inventory, and accounts receivable.

When a business discounts a bill, it creates a contingent liability because the business becomes liable to pay the bank if the original acceptor fails to pay on maturity. This liability is contingent on the default of the original debtor.

Debentures are long-term debt instruments issued by companies to raise capital, typically with maturity periods of 10-20 years. They represent long-term borrowing, not short-term obligations like sundry creditors.