States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
For all Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exams including KAS, Group A & B, FDA, SDA, and other Karnataka state services.
11. Which Karnataka district is a leading tobacco producer?
[A] Kodagu
[B] Mandya
[C] Bellary
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: D [Mysuru]
Notes:
Karnataka produces about 64 million kg of tobacco annually. Mysuru district is a major tobacco-growing region, along with Hassan, Belagavi, and Chitradurga districts. Mysuru’s soil and climate conditions favor tobacco cultivation.
12. In which year did Gulbarga tur daal receive its GI tag?
[A] 2015
[B] 2017
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: C [2019]
Notes:
Gulbarga tur daal received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2019. It is a Kharif crop mainly grown in the Hyderabad Karnataka region. The soil in Gulbarga contains high calcium and potassium, contributing to the dal’s superior quality. GI tagging protects the unique agricultural product linked to its geographic origin.
13. In which year was Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited established?
[A] 1995
[B] 2002
[C] 1998
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: C [1998]
Notes:
Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited was incorporated in 1998 under the Companies Act. It is a wholly owned government company formed to expedite irrigation projects in Krishna Valley, Karnataka.
14. Where is Nagavara lake located in Karnataka?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Hubbali
[C] Kolar
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Nagavara lake is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Bengaluru is known for several lakes formed from natural and man-made sources. Nagavara lake is among the prominent lakes in the city.
15. What kind of trees grows in mixed forest kind of vegetation in Karnataka?
[A] Cactus
[B] Palas
[C] Axle
[D] Babul
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Correct Answer: C [Axle]
Notes:
Teak, kino, mahogany, axle, sandal, jack and bamboo grow in abundance in mixed forest kind of vegetation in Karnataka.
16. Which southern city leads in startup funding and IT exports? (KPSC Exams 2026)
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Mysuru
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Vishakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru attracted $42.3 billion in startup funding from 2020 to 2024 and $3.9 billion in H1 2025. It hosts 2,467 startups and contributes $64 billion to India’s IT exports. Bengaluru remains the primary hub for India’s IT and startup ecosystem among southern cities as of 2024-25.
17. In which year was South Western Railway formed from Southern and South Central Railways?
[A] 2003
[B] 2002
[C] 2004
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: A [2003]
Notes:
South Western Railway (SWR) was created in 2003 by carving out routes from Southern Railway and South Central Railway zones in India. This reorganization aimed to improve administrative efficiency and rail connectivity in the region, with SWR headquartered in Hubballi, Karnataka.
18. Who was the Chief Minister of Karnataka when Mysore state was renamed as Karnataka?
[A] Ramakrishna Hegde
[B] R. Gundu Rao
[C] D. Devaraj Urs
[D] Veerendra Patil
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Correct Answer: C [D. Devaraj Urs]
Notes:
On 1 November 1973, under Devaraj Urs as Chief Minister, Mysore state was renamed as Karnataka.
19. Which of the following is the southernmost district of karnataka?
[A] Chamarajanagar
[B] Ramanagara
[C] Kolar
[D] Kodagu
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Correct Answer: A [Chamarajanagar]
Notes:
Chamarajanagar is the southernmost district in the state of Karnataka india.It was carved out of the original larger mysore district in the year 1997
20. Historical site of Halebidu is located in which of the following district?
[A] Hassan
[B] Mandya
[C] Tumkur
[D] Udupi
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Correct Answer: A [Hassan]
Notes:
Halebidu is a town located in Hassan District of Karnataka. Halebidu was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century.
