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

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Kaveri Nisargadhama is a delta which is also called an island by the local people is formed by river Kaveri near Kushalnagar in the Kodagu district of Karnataka.

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Hesaraghatta Lake is a man-made reservoir which is located 18 km to the north-west of Bengaluru city, Karnataka. It is a fresh water lake that was created in the year 1894 across the Arkavathy River so as to meet the drinking water needs of the city.

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Markandeya Hill is located near the town of Vokkaleri in the Kolar District of the state of Karnataka. This hill has been named after the sage Markandeya. There is a reservoir and a temple of the same name located in the Kolar District.

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Karnataka’s total liabilities are projected between ₹7.64 lakh crore to ₹8.14 lakh crore by FY 2025-26. These figures represent 24.9% to 26.5% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The debt rise is attributed to increased borrowing for welfare and development. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) estimates the figure higher due to different debt classifications. The state government’s projection is ₹7,64,655 crore. Karnataka’s debt-to-GSDP ratio remains within permissible limits as per state claims. Karnataka’s fiscal data is updated annually by state budget announcements and RBI reports.

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The services sector contributed 69.87% to Karnataka’s GSDP in 2025-26 as per the state’s Economic Survey. In 2024-25, it contributed 69.16%. Industry and agriculture sectors contributed 19.36% and 10.8%, respectively. The services sector includes IT, tourism, hospitality, and public administration. Bengaluru is a major hub driving the state’s service economy.

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Karnataka’s Economic Survey released in March 2026 reported that the services sector grew by 8.1% at constant prices in 2025-26. The services sector contributed 69.87% to the state’s GSDP. This growth rate was slightly lower than 8.4% in the previous year. The state’s overall GSDP grew by 8.1% at constant prices during the same period. Karnataka’s share in India’s GDP rose to 9.19% reflecting strong economic performance.

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Karnataka ranked third in fish production in 2025 with 1.000 million tonnes and 5.13% of India’s total. Andhra Pradesh was first with 5.000 million tonnes and West Bengal second with 2.000 million tonnes. Karnataka’s fishery production includes 66% marine fishing, producing species like pomfret and bangude, and 34% inland carp aquaculture.

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B. D. Jatti became Acting President of India in 1977 after President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed’s death. He was Vice President then and served during the post-Emergency period. Jatti served as Chief Minister of Mysore State (now Karnataka) before his national role. His acting presidency lasted until the next elected president took office later in 1977.

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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 correct matchings of factories in Karnataka with their years of establishment are as follows: Mysore Iron and Steel Factory (1923) was established in Bhadravathi by Sir M. Visvesvaraya as India’s first public sector steel plant; Mysore Sandal Soap Factory began operations in 1918; Mysore Sugar Company (1933) was founded in Mandya by ruler Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar; and Mysore Paper Mill started in 1937 utilizing local bamboo resources. Hence, option 2 correctly reflects these matches.