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

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Karnataka’s contribution to India’s GDP in 2025-26 was 9.19 percent. The state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices reached ₹32.81 lakh crore. This reflects a growth of 12.9 percent from the previous year. Karnataka’s service sector contributed about 69.87 percent to its economic output in 2025-26. Per capita income in Karnataka increased by 12.2 percent to ₹4.33 lakh during this period.

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India’s foodgrain production target for 2025-26 is set at 354.64 million tonnes. This projection is based on national agricultural planning data. The target aims to ensure food security and meet domestic demand. It reflects estimates from the Ministry of Agriculture’s latest agricultural outlook. Previous years’ production figures have varied around 300-320 million tonnes, with gradual increases projected to reach this target.

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Bhima Basin is famous for Limestone deposits. Dharwar Schist Belt is the primary host for Gold deposits. Bababudan Hills is known for Magnetite Iron Ore. Sandur Belt is rich in Manganese and Haematite minerals. Therefore, the correct matching is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3.

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Karnataka’s total revenue receipts for 2026-27 are projected at ₹3,15,050 crore. This includes ₹2,20,000 crore from state’s own tax revenue, ₹16,000 crore from non-tax revenue, and ₹79,050 crore as receipts from the Union government. The total expenditure for the year is estimated at ₹4,48,004 crore according to the Karnataka Budget 2026-27.

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Karnataka has 37 wildlife sanctuaries according to the 6th All-India Tiger Estimation conducted in 2025-26. The census is led by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and the Wildlife Institute of India. Results from the Karnataka Forest Department include data on five tiger reserves, five national parks, 37 wildlife sanctuaries, and 19 conservation reserves. The 2025-26 census updates previous counts and provides the latest verified figures.

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Gujarat is the top groundnut producer with 66.10 lakh tonnes in 2025–26. Rajasthan ranks second with 22.19 lakh tonnes. Tamil Nadu produces 3.81 lakh tonnes. Karnataka is not among the top five producers due to less cultivation and production capacity.

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Karnataka ranks 5th in egg production in India according to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 for 2024-25. It produces about 6.67% of India’s total 149.11 billion eggs. The top states ahead include Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and West Bengal. Karnataka’s egg production was projected to reach around 10 billion in 2025, maintaining its 5th position.

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Karnataka contributed over 40% of India’s IT exports in FY2023, exceeding ₹3 lakh crore. Bengaluru hosts more than 400 MNCs, making it India’s leading IT hub. According to STPI data for 2023-24, Karnataka’s IT exports reached ₹1,25,418.53 crore, far surpassing states like Kerala, which recorded ₹6,303.40 crore.

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Karnataka ranks 15th in literacy rate among Indian states according to PLFS 2023–24 with 82.7% literacy. The survey covers persons aged 7 and above. Karnataka’s literacy rate exceeds the national average of 80.9%. It is third in South India after Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Mizoram, Nagaland, and Kerala lead the national literacy rankings.

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D.V. Gundappa, also known as DVG, authored ‘Rajyanga Tattvagalu,’ one of the earliest Kannada works on political science and constitutional principles. He was involved in Mysore State public affairs and contributed to political education through accessible democratic concepts in Kannada. DVG was a poet, philosopher, and political thinker who significantly impacted Kannada political literature.