Bengaluru is also known for its film industry.By what name is the bengaluru film industry known?

Category: Karnataka Gk

Correct Answer: B) SANDALWOOD

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

Bollywood: Refers to the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai. The name is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (the former name of Mumbai) and "Hollywood."

Tollywood: Refers to the Telugu film industry based in Hyderabad. The name is a portmanteau of "Tollywood" (a reference to the Telugu language) and "Hollywood."

Kollywood: Refers to the Tamil film industry based in Chennai. The name is a portmanteau of "Kollywood" (a reference to the Tamil language) and "Hollywood."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. Bollywood refers to the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai, not the film industry in Bengaluru.
Option B: Correct. The film industry in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is known as Sandalwood, named after the significant cultural and historical importance of sandalwood in the region.
Option C: Incorrect. Tollywood refers to the Telugu film industry based in Hyderabad, not the film industry in Bengaluru.
Option D: Incorrect. Kollywood refers to the Tamil film industry based in Chennai, not the film industry in Bengaluru.

Mnemonic: Sandalwood is synonymous with Bengaluru's film industry, much like how sandalwood is a significant part of the region's culture.

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