States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams

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The D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation is responsible for implementing the Ganga Kalyana scheme in Karnataka. This scheme involves drilling borewells to provide water to small and marginal farmers. The corporation was established to support the welfare of backward classes through various development projects. The scheme aids in irrigation by improving access to groundwater resources for agricultural purposes.

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Karnataka consistently ranks among the top GST-collecting states in India. It often holds the second position after Maharashtra in GST revenue collections. For example, in April 2025, Karnataka’s GST collection reached ₹12,411 crore. It competes closely with Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in monthly GST collections. Despite its high revenue, Karnataka faced a projected shortfall of ₹10,000 crore in 2025–26 due to a missed target in the previous year.

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Krishna Parijatha is theatre popular in North Karnataka. It is a combination of Yakshagana and Bayalata, portraying stories or scenes from the Mahabharata.

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Kannada Sahitya Parishat was founded in 1915 in Bengaluru to promote Kannada language and literature. It helped standardize the Kannada script and organized literary conferences. The Parishat influenced Kannada linguistic unification and contributed to the cultural development leading to Karnataka’s formation in 1956. It supported writers, published literary works, and preserved both classical and modern Kannada literature traditions.

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All three pairs are correctly matched as per the official data on Karnataka’s Lift Irrigation Projects. Ramthal Marola is particularly notable as one of the world’s largest automated drip irrigation projects integrated with a lift scheme, emphasizing the accuracy of the pairings listed.

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Purandara Dasa was a Haridasa saint from Karnataka devoted to Lord Vishnu in the form of Vitthala (Panduranga). He composed numerous Kannada Devarnamas praising Vitthala. He systematized Carnatic music teaching with graded lessons and alankaras. His bhakti music influenced South Indian classical traditions extensively.

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Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) was established in 1971. It promotes Karnataka’s tourism and cultural heritage under the tagline “Karnataka: One State, Many Worlds.” KSTDC organizes tours and manages hotels featuring folk arts like Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha. Other listed organizations focus on literature, fine arts, or heritage site management, not tourism promotion.

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Kamsale is performed by devotees of Malemahadeshwara Swamy. Neelagararu are folk singers preserving Manteswamy Kavya. Chaudikeyaru are devotees of Renukaswamy Ellamma with their stringed instrument Chaudike. Ganeyavaru are linked to Junjappa worship, while devotees of Mailaralingeshwara are Goravas, who perform Goravara Kunitha, indicating Ganeyavaru – Mailaralingeshwara is mismatched.

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Gopalakrishna Adiga was the editor of the Kannada literary magazine Sakshi. He is known as a pioneer of the Navya (modern) movement in Kannada poetry. The magazine Sakshi promoted modern Kannada literature. Jeevana was started by D.V. Gundappa and later edited by Masti Venkatesha Iyengar. Prajavani is a Kannada daily newspaper, not a literary magazine edited by Adiga. Vasanta is not associated with Adiga’s editorial work.

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M. Venkatakrishnaiah started the Kannada weekly “Saadhvi” in 1899 to promote socio-political awareness. Prajavani and Sudha are more recent Kannada publications. Kesari is a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. “Saadhvi” was aimed at educating the public on social and political issues during the late 19th century.