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

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Ulsoor Lake which is also known as the Halasuru Lake is one of the biggest lakes located in Bengaluru. Even though the lake is dated to the time of the Kempegowdas’, the present lake was created by the then Commissioner of Bangalore, Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring.

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Agara Lake, which is a natural lake located in the city of Bengaluru. It is one of the most well maintained lakes of Bengaluru.

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Karnataka’s agriculture sector grew by 9.1% at constant prices in 2025-26. This growth rate increased from 7.0% in 2024-25. The data is based on Karnataka’s Economic Survey 2025-26. The state’s overall GSDP rose by 8.1% at constant prices to Rs 17.23 lakh crore during the same period.

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Karnataka’s interest payments for 2026-27 are projected at Rs 53,121 crore. This forms 17% of the state’s revenue receipts and is part of the total revenue expenditure of Rs 3,38,007 crore. The budget projection is based on an overall revenue receipt estimate of Rs 3,15,240 crore and a Gross State Domestic Product of Rs 33,05,500 crore with 7% growth for the year.

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The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare collects and publishes state-wise horticulture production data in India. Karnataka’s horticulture statistics for 2025–26 are available through this department. Ministries like Finance, External Affairs, and Education do not handle agricultural production data. The department is responsible for agricultural policies, data collection, and welfare schemes at the state and national levels.

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Yusuf Arakkal was a prominent contemporary artist from Bengaluru, Karnataka. He developed a figurative and expressionist painting style. His artwork often portrayed themes of urban loneliness, human suffering, and existential concerns. Arakkal used bold outlines and muted colors to create impactful visual stories. His contributions shaped Karnataka’s modern art scene and earned national and international recognition.

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Roddam Narasimha was an aerospace scientist associated primarily with the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru, Karnataka. NAL is a premier aerospace research institution in India focusing on aeronautical development. Narasimha held leadership positions at NAL and contributed to India’s aerospace advancements. Though he worked with ISRO and other organizations, his main affiliation was with NAL. Karnataka hosts NAL, emphasizing the state’s role in aerospace research.

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The correct match is A-4 (Pallavi – P. Lankesh), B-3 (Kaadu Kudure – Chandrashekhara Kambara), C-2 (Kadu – Girish Karnad), and D-1 (Sarvamangala – Chaduranga). This accurately pairs each film with its respective director based on their contributions to Kannada cinema.

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Mankuthimmana Kagga, published in 1943 by D.V. Gundappa, contains 945 four-line stanzas. It discusses philosophical topics like life and ethics in Kannada. It is known as the “Kannada Bhagavad Gita” due to its philosophical depth and cultural impact.

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The Karnataka Land Reforms Committee of 1957 was chaired by B.D. Jatti. The committee was formed in May 1957 after Karnataka’s unification to suggest land reform laws. It submitted its report in September 1957, influencing the Karnataka Land Reforms Act of 1961. B.D. Jatti later served as Mysore State’s Chief Minister and India’s Vice President.