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

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Karnataka has three Geographical Indications (GI) registered Jasmine varieties: Mysore Mallige, Udupi Mallige, and Hadagali Mallige. Mysore Mallige is known for its essential oil, Udupi Mallige for its unique cultivation and petal shape, and Hadagali Mallige for its long-lasting aroma. These varieties are unique to different agro-climatic zones in Karnataka and represent the botanical diversity of the state.

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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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Karnataka’s gross borrowings for FY 2026-27 are projected at Rs 1,32,000 crore. This is a 14% increase over the Rs 1,16,000 crore revised estimate for 2025-26. Of the Rs 1,32,000 crore, Rs 84,000 crore is allocated for capital expenditure. Total liabilities by FY end are expected to reach Rs 8,24,389 crore, which equals 24.94% of the state’s GSDP. The budget was presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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As of 2025, Karnataka hosted more than 19,000 startups recognized by DPIIT. The Economic Survey 2025–26 reported that Karnataka accounted for 39% of India’s GenAI startups, leading the country. Karnataka’s startup ecosystem ranked third nationally in 2026 per DPIIT. Over 5,000 active tech investors support its growth. Government schemes like ELEVATE contribute to startup support, though detailed figures are unavailable.

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Vidyabhushana is a Carnatic vocalist from Karnataka known for devotional songs in the Haridasa tradition. He popularized Kannada devotional music globally through renditions of Purandara Dasa compositions. His performances and recordings promote Karnataka’s musical heritage internationally.

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Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was a composer and patron of Carnatic music. He authored works in Sanskrit and Kannada. His court was a hub for musicians and scholars, promoting Carnatic traditions in Karnataka. He contributed to preserving and developing classical music during his reign in Mysore.

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Kanakadasa was a warrior-poet and military chieftain named Thimmappa Nayaka under Vijayanagara Empire. He later became a saint and wrote Ramadhanya Charitre. His life spans from 1509 to 1609 and his spiritual transformation followed a battlefield injury. Kanakadasa is linked to Udupi and the Kanakana Kindi (window). The “Grain” Philosophy: He wrote Ramadhanya Charitre, a unique poetic work where different grains (Rice and Ragi) argue about who is superior. It was actually a clever allegory for the class struggle, with Ragi representing the common man and Rice representing the elite.

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Allama Prabhu is known by the pen name Guhesvara, Akkamahadevi as Channamalikarjuna, Basavanna as Koodala, Siddarama as Kapilasiddha, and Mallikarjuna as Sangamadeva. This matching aligns each poet correctly with their traditional pen names recognized in vachana literature.

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Mekedatu is located in Ramanagara district, known for the Cauvery River gorge. Bharachukki Falls belongs to Chamarajanagar and is part of Shivanasamudra Falls. Abbe Falls is situated in Coorg (Kodagu), famous for coffee plantations. Gokak Falls, dubbed the “Niagara of India,” is in Belgaum district. Hence, the correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.

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Basaveshwara was born in 1125 CE according to traditional sources. He was a 12th-century philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka. He established the Anubhava Mantapa and contributed to Vachana literature during Kalachuri King Bijjala II’s reign. Basaveshwara died around 1167-1168 CE at Kudalasangama.