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

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Adikavi Pampa, Ranna, and Ponna are referred to as the “Three Gems” of Kannada literature. Pampa is considered one of the earliest and greatest Kannada poets, known for his work ‘Vikramarjuna Vijaya.’ Ranna is famous for his epic ‘Sahasa Bhima Vijaya.’ Ponna wrote ‘Shantipurana’ and contributed significantly to classical Kannada poetry in the 10th century.

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Kamsale is a devotional folk dance performed by male devotees of Lord Mahadeshwara in southern Karnataka. Dancers use cymbals called kamsale while singing legends of Mahadeshwara. It is linked to Shaivite devotion and performed during fairs and festivals in Karnataka. The dance involves rhythmic movements and storytelling as part of religious rituals.

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Vaddaradhane, composed by Shivakotiacharya in the 10th century, is among the earliest Kannada prose works. It is a collection of Jain stories aimed at moral teachings. Vaddaradhane reflects Jain influence in Karnataka’s early literature, distinct from other works like Kavirajamarga and Vikramarjuna Vijaya, which are poetic.

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Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district, Karnataka, contains Barapede Caves. These caves are the only known breeding ground for the endangered Wroughton’s free-tailed bat (Otomops wroughtoni) in India. The site has been known for over 80 years and hosts the primary roost of this species within the Western Ghats. Bhimgad was designated as a wildlife sanctuary to protect its unique biodiversity and the bat habitat.

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In the Karnataka Budget 2026-27 presented on March 6, the government reported completing 4,19,454 houses under housing schemes. The cost incurred was ₹7,328 crore. The government aimed to complete 3 lakh houses that year and finish 4.9 lakh previously approved but unfunded houses from a prior administration.

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According to ASI 2020-21 and 2021-22 data, the top five states by manufacturing employment are Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Karnataka is not listed among these top five states. Karnataka has significant manufacturing clusters and a GSDP share of 8.9% in 2024-25 but does not appear in the top five employment rankings in manufacturing according to ASI data.

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K. Pattabhi Jois popularized Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, a physically demanding form involving set postures synchronized with breath. He taught in Mysuru, Karnataka, attracting global students and turning the city into a yoga hub. Jois was a disciple of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. His Ashtanga Yoga system gained worldwide popularity and contributed to the internationalization of yoga from Karnataka.

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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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B.M. Srikantaiah, known as B.M. Sri, published “English Geethegalu” in 1921. It contains 63 poems, mostly translations of English Romantic poets like Wordsworth and Shelley. The work introduced modern Kannada lyrical forms, breaking away from traditional metres. B.M. Sri is called “Kannadada Kanva” for this contribution to Kannada literature’s Navodaya period.

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St. Mary’s Island, off Malpe coast in Udupi district, was declared a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India in 1975. It is known for unique hexagonal basalt columns formed about 88 million years ago due to volcanic activity. The island comprises four smaller islands including Coconut Island, where these rock formations are most visible.