Movies
The first Kannada language movie to be crowdfunded by the public, this critically acclaimed movie explored themes of reality and fiction and the blurred boundary between the two.
What is Lucia?
This politician recently became the first Indian MP to complete the Ironman challenge.
Who is Tejaswi Surya?
One of this author's works includes translating the famous book "Pied Piper of Hamelin". He is also the first recipient of the Jnanapitha Award for Kannada.
What is Kuvempu?
This is Karnataka's team's name in the Pro Kabbadi league.
What is "Bengaluru Bulls?"
Karnataka shares its boundary with this many states.
What is 6?
The Rashomon effect, named after the 1950 Japanese movie "Rashomon," is a style of storytelling in which different perspectives are presented, and the true story is left to the viewer's interpretation.
This famous movie of the past decade employed the Rashomon effect.
What is Ulidavaru Kandanthe?
This person directed the cult classic movie "Mata."
Who is Guruprasada Ramachandra Sharma?
A recipient of the Padma Shri, this author and poet's most famous work is his poem titled "Nityotsava" which was based on Jog Falls.
Who is Nissar Ahmed?
This is the number of times that the Karnataka cricket team won the esteemed Ranji trophy.
What is 8?
The State of Mysore was renamed "Karnataka" during this year.
What is 1973?
Widely regarded as one of the most influential cinema-makers in India, this director was among the first in Sandalwood to make commercially successful movies with socially relevant themes. Some of his films include "Sharapanjara" and "Ranganayaki."
Who is Puttanna Kanagal?
This is the elephant's name that carried the ambari in this year's Dasara festivities in Mysore.
What is Abhimanyu?
The son of a renowned poet and a recipient of numerous awards, this author is known for writing about a diverse set of topics, including nature, science, travelogues, adventure books, etc. He is also the author of the very famous Millennium Series of books.
Who is Poornachandra Tejaswi?
A four-time Olympian from Mysuru, this person has two medals in the Asian Games. However, his claim to fame came in 2014 after becoming the second Indian man(the first was Milkha Singh) to win a Gold Medal in Track and field at the Commonwealth Games.
Who is Vikas Gowda?
Named after a temple at its summit, this is the highest peak in Karnataka.
What is Mullayyanagiri?
A poet, columnist, and playwright, this person is well known as a lyricist in Kannada cinema. Some of his famous songs include "Ninnindale," "Anisuthide," and "Minchaagi Neenu Baralu."
Who is Jayanth Kaikini?
This is the name of the sculptor from Mysuru, Karnataka, who carved the 51-inch-tall idol of Ram Lalla for the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.
Who is Arun Yogiraj?
Known by his pen name, Bhramara, this author and poet was well known for writing children's poems. Some examples include "Naayi Mari Naayi Mari" and "Bannadha Thagadina Tutturi."
Who is G.P. Rajaratnam?
From Bangalore, this Arjuna Awardee is generally regarded as one of the best at his sport. In 2009, he was part of the Athletics Commission in the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). He is mainly known for his cameo role in the Hindi movie "Meerabai Not Out."
Who is Anil Kumble?
This city derived its name from the word "Pampa," the former name of a prominent river. Many historians identify ____ as the kingdom's capital, Kishkindha, in Ramayana. By 1500, ___ was considered the world's second-largest city (behind Beijing.)
What is Hampi?
This senior actor, one of Kannada cinema's most versatile, also served as an MLC, MLA, and Bangalore Urban Development Minister. In the 2004 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, he contested in the Chamarajpete constituency against then-City Minister SM Krishna and Mukhyamantri Chandru, among others.
Who is Anant Nag?
Name 2 athletes from Karnataka who competed in the 2024 Olympics.
Multiple answers are possible.
Poovamma MR - Athletics(4x400m relay)
Ashwini Ponnappa; Aditi Ashok; Rohan Bopanna; Srihari Nataraj; Dhinidhi Desinghu - Swimming
Archana Kamath - TT
Son of an influential author, this person was a botanist, professor, writer, and cartoonist. He discovered several plant species, and some of his famous works include "Collegu Ranga" and "Hasuru Honnu."
Who is B.G.L. Swamy?
Born in Somwarpete, Kodagu, this person was the former captain of the Indian National Hockey Team. He has represented India in several events, winning medals at the Asian Games 2010 and Commonwealth Games 2010, among others.
Who is Arjun Halappa?
Identify this modern-day city:
Ancient historian Ptolemy made references to the river "Nitre" and the town "Maganoor." From the 3rd century to the 6th century AD, this town was under the rule of the Kadamba dynasty. In the 14th century, the Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta called it "Manjarur."
What is Mangalore?