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

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The glandular part of the fruits yield a dye called kamala powder which gives a rich golden red color. It is also used a good coloring agent in food processing.

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Financial services contribute 8.6% to Karnataka’s Gross State Value Added (GSVA). Karnataka’s economy is service-dominated with 66% GSVA from services, agriculture 14%, manufacturing 20%. Data is based on NITI Aayog and Karnataka’s 2025-26 Budget projections. Financial sector growth is driven by fintech, digital infrastructure, and banking penetration.

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Karnataka’s GER for secondary education is reported as 107.7% in the Economic Survey 2025-26. GER above 100% indicates over-enrollment compared to the official age group, reflecting inclusive enrollment from different age groups. The survey also lists GER for upper primary as 102.8% and pre-primary as 81.3%.

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Gundan Anivaritachari was a master craftsman during the Western Chalukya period. The Western Chalukyas are known for the Vesara architectural style, which is a combination of Dravidian and Nagara styles. This style flourished in Karnataka in the 10th to 12th centuries before the rise of Hoysala architecture. Temples in Lakkundi and Gadag represent this style with intricate ornamentation and structural innovation, marking an important phase in Karnataka’s temple architecture.

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S. G. Vasudev is a key figure in the Madras Art Movement. This movement originated post-independence in South India, emphasizing individual expression and modern experimentation. Vasudev trained at the Madras School of Arts and Crafts. His artwork includes symbolic elements such as trees representing philosophical and ecological themes. The Madras Art Movement marked a shift from traditional to contemporary Indian art, influencing many artists in Tamil Nadu and beyond.

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T.S. Ramachandra Rao was the editor of Kannada daily Prajavani. He wrote the satirical column ‘Choobaana’ known for sharp wit and political satire. Rao also authored a Shivaji Maharaj biography and encouraged Kannada literary talents.

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The correct matches are: A. Shanti Purana — 3. Ponna, who authored this 10th-century epic; B. Gadayuddha — 5. Ranna, famed for his dramatic narrative style in this 10th-century work; C. Panchatantra — 1. Durgasimha, who adapted the classic in the 11th century; and D. Harishchandra Kavya — 2. Raghavanka, known for introducing the Shatpadi metre in the 12th century. Janna (4) authored other notable works but not these.

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Masti Venkatesha Iyengar received the Jnanpith Award in 1983. He was the fourth Kannada writer to earn this honor. He got the award for his historical novel “Chikkaveera Rajendra,” published in 1956, about the last ruler of the Kodagu kingdom. The Jnanpith Award is one of India’s highest literary honors, established in 1961 to recognize outstanding Indian authors. Masti’s career spanned over seven decades with more than 120 published works. He is known as the “Father of the Kannada Short Story.”

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The Kannada Sahitya Parishat was established on May 3, 1915, in Bengaluru. It was founded under the patronage of Maharaja Krishnarajendra Wodeyar IV. Sir M. Visvesvaraya, then Diwan of Mysore, played a key role in its inception. H. V. Nanjundaiah was the first president. The organization was originally named Karnataka Sahitya Parishat and organizes the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana annually.

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The Aghanashini Estuary is located in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It was designated as a Ramsar Site for its diverse mangrove cover and traditional salt farming. The estuary forms at the confluence of the Aghanashini River and the Arabian Sea. It supports various mangrove species and local livelihoods through fishing and bivalve collection. The Ramsar designation recognizes wetlands of international importance.