1. Which country is the partner country for Telangana’s flagship event, BioAsia 2023?
Ans: UNITED KINGDOM

2. In which district of Karnataka can we find the Monuments of Hampi, a world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Ans:BELLARY

3.  This great work is the Tamil-Buddhist epic written by Kulavanikan Seethalai Sataar in the 6th century.  It is a sequel of the epic ‘Silappatikaram’ and is considered as the ‘Odyssus of Tamil poetry’. Which work is mentioned here?
Ans:MANIMEKALAI

4. The State emblem of Kerala used by Government of Kerala, to represent the state in all its official correspondences. It portrays two elephants guarding the sate emblem (Royal Sree Padmanabha’s Shanku (Conch) in its imperial crest) and the national emblem. The state emblem is a derivative version of the Royal coat the arms of the Kingdom of Travancore. What is the tagline written in the emblem?
Ans:SATYAMEVA JAYATE

5. In which year Telangana was separated from Andhra Pradesh to become the 29th state of India?
Ans:2014

6.  The famous statue of Bahubali is 58 feet tall and is the largest monolith statue in the world. Carved out from a single block of granite, it is visible from almost 30 km away. It is situated at a place, which is 145 km from Bangalore. Where is it?
Ans:SRAVANABELAGOLA

7. This truly magnificent and gorgeous lakes in Telangana has a unique shape. Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah was the one who built it in 1563 and it has a large statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of it. It is also the largest lake in the world that has a heart shape. Name the lake.
Ans:HUSSAIN SAGAR

8.  Tamil Nadu is famous for this festival. It is similar to famous European sport of Bull Fight. In 2014 the Supreme Court has banned this festival due to raising concerns of animal welfare. Name the festival.
Ans:JALLIKKATTU

9. The first butterfly safari park in Asia is a prestigious project of the Government of Kerala. The artificially created 3.5 hectare park designed by the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) houses more than 125 species of butterflies. Where is it situated?
Ans:THENMALA

10. The person who designed the Indian National Flag is from Andhra Pradesh. Who is he?
Ans:PINGALI VENKAYYA

11. With a kid friendly atmosphere, high rate of literacy and family friendly tourist attractions this state has been listed among the top 5 family holiday destinations in world by Lonely Planet repeatedly. Name the state.
Ans:KERALA

12. The oldest surviving and fabled manuscript written by Chanakya or Kautilya, the Arthashastra can be found in the Oriental Research Institute. In which state can we find this?
Ans:KARNATAKA

13. Which state is known as the Ratna Garbha of India as it contributes 110M tonnes of industrial grade mineral resources and 200 M tonnes of building materials. 
Ans:ANDHRA PRADESH

14.  The first ever mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started is a heritage site in Kerala. This mosque which resembles a traditional Hindu temple was  built in 629 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar, draws in devotees in large numbers  because of its calm and mystical charm. Name this mosque.
Ans:CHERAMAN JUMA MASJID

15.  This language of Southern India was referred to by the British as ‘Italian of the East’ because of its poetic lilt, and like the Italian language, most of the words in it end with a vowel sound. Which language is this?
Ans:TELUGU

16.  X is the founder and leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, a state party in India, is known for leading the Telangana movement to achieve statehood for Telangana. Previously, served as the Union Minister of Labour and Employment from 2004 to 2006. X is an Indian politician serving as the first and current Chief Minister of Telangana since 2 June 2014. Who is X?
Ans:K CHANDRASHEKAR RAO

17.  The Statue of Equality is a statue of the 11th-century Indian philosopher ‘X’, located in the outskirts of Hyderabad. It is the second tallest sitting statue in the world. The project of building the statue was conceptualized by the trust to commemorate 1,000-year birth anniversary of ‘X’. ‘X’ also shares the name of a famous Indian Mathematician. Name ‘X’.
Ans:RAMANUJA

18. The Great Living Chola Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for a group of Chola dynasty era Hindu temples. Name the capital of the city in which it is situated.
Ans:CHENNAI

19. Adam’s Bridge, also known as Rama’s Bridge or Rama Setu, is a chain of natural limestone shoals, between  Rameswaram Island(India) and Mannar Island(Sri Lanka).Geological evidence suggests that this bridge is a former land connection between India and Sri Lanka. This bridge is in which state of India.
Ans:TAMIL NADU

20.  Identify this art form which is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an ancient ritual performed in Bhagavati (Mother Goddess) temples. The dance is performed in honor of Bhadrakaali (Mahakaali)
Ans:PADAYANI

21.The cultural dance recognized as the official dance form of the state of Andhra Pradesh, originated in Krishna district. It entered the Guinness World Records for performing Mahabrinda Natyam with a total of 6,117 dancers in Vijayawada. Name it.
Ans:KUCHIPUDI

22. This town is officially known as Udhagamandalam. It is popularly called the “Queen of Hill stations”. It was the summer capital of the Madras Presidency. Identify this town
Ans:OOTY

23.This river is known as the ‘Ganges of the south’. This is one of the holiest rivers in South India. Originates in Kodagu and drains into Bay of Bengal. Name the river.
Ans:KAVERI (CAUVERY)

 24.The Sri Venkateshwara Swami Temple is a very famous temple situated in the hill town of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh. This temple is also known as the ‘Temple of seven Hills’. Name the district in which this temple is situated.
Ans:TIRUPATHI

25. Name the saltwater lake that is situated on the coastal border of Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh.
Ans:PULICAT LAKE

26. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is an annual vallam kali in Kerala. The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats). Hence the race is also known as Snake Boat Race This Boat race was inaugurated in 1952 by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Name the district in Kerala where this event is held.
Ans:ALAPPUZHA

27.  This is  a beautiful monument in Hyderabad,. It was sculpted in 1591 AD and is a center of attraction in Hyderabad. It is one of the most famous and renowned monuments in India. Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana. Identify this famous monument.
Ans:CHARMINAR

28.  A small village in the Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh houses the lesser known, but historical temple which has 70 pillars in all. One among them has been defined as a ‘medieval architectural wonder’ as it hangs without any support! Visitors usually test the pillar by passing objects under it. No one has been able to determine the way this was done. Which temple is mentioned here?
Ans:LEPAKSHI TEMPLE

29.  This is one of the most religious events in Tamilnadu. It is a four-day festival that celebrates the flourishing of harvest and praises the Sun Lord for bestowing the land with prosperity. Name this famous festival
Ans:PONGAL

30. This is the sole authorized body in the whole country for the manufacture and supply of the National Flag of the Republic of India. The unit was found on 1 November 1957 at Garag village in Dharwad district, Karnataka. Ever since then they remain the sole manufacturer of Indian flags approved by the Government of the country. Name this unit.
Ans:KARNATAKA KHADI GRAMODYOG SAMYUKTA SANGHA

Contributor: 

Ms. Anitha, Librarian, Vidyodaya School, Kochi