Question

The capital of Karnataka state is _______.
A.Hyderabad
B.Bengaluru
C.Warangal
D.Thiruvananthapuram

Answer 1

Hint: The capital of Karnataka has become the main hub for IT industries. It has attracted the attention of foreign investors as well as that of the entrepreneurs and is known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India.

Complete Answer: The capital city of Karnataka is Bangalore, officially referred to as Bengaluru and is a perfect blend for different cultures and traditions within India. It is one of the largest cities in India, lies 949 metres above sea level, in the Karnataka Plateau in the southeastern part of the state.

The name Bangalore was officially changed to Bengaluru in 2006. During the British rule, it became the headquarters of the British administration from 1831 to 1881. The city experiences pleasant summers and mild winters. The city receives most of the water from the river Kaveri, which is about 70 km to the south. During the late 20th century, the city became a hub for IT industries and a large number of multinational technology corporations opened their offices in Bengaluru. In addition, Wipro and Infosys established their headquarters in the city. With the arrival of hundreds of software, technology, telecommunication and startup companies, it became the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India.

Let us now examine the options

Option A - Hyderabad is the capital of the State of Telangana and is also the de jure capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Option B - Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore is the capital and the largest city of the state of Karnataka. The official language of the city is Kannada.
Option C - Warangal is a city which serves as the district headquarters of both Warangal Rural District and Warangal Urban District in the state of Telangana.
Option D - Thiruvananthapuram, formerly Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala and is the most populous city of the state.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: The state of Karnataka is claimed as one of the high economic growth states and is considered a pioneer in the field of industrialization in India. It is best known for its software industry and biotechnology and has recorded the highest growth rates in terms of GDP.