Karnataka Kaleidoscope: Top 100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Literature and Arts

71) Who is known as the “Rashtrakavi ” of Kannada literature ?

A : Kuvempu

72) Which Kannada writer won the Jnanpith Award for his contribution to literature ?

A : Girish Karnad

73) What is the main theme of the literary works of U.R. Ananthamurthy ?

A : Social and political issues

74) Which Kannada poet is known for his work on the epics of Kannada literature ?

A : Pampa

75) What is the traditional dance form of Karnataka that involves storytelling through facial expression and elaborate costumes ?

A: Yakshagana

76) What is the primary focus of the Kannada University ?

A : Promoting Kannada Language , literature and culture

77) Which Karnataka based artist is known for his modernist painting and contributions to the art scene ?

A : K.K. Hebbar

78) What is the name of the traditional Karnataka art form involving intricate paintings on cloth ?

A : Kasuti

  1. Q: Which Kannada writer is known for his works on social reform and humanism?
    A: Kuvempu
  2. Q: Which Karnataka-based literary festival celebrates Kannada literature and art?
    A: Bengaluru Literature Festival
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