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

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Navalgund Durries are hand-woven cotton rugs from Navalgund taluk in Dharwad district. They feature geometric and animal motifs like peacocks, and are woven on vertical looms without written designs. The craft is traditionally done by women and is protected under the Geographical Indications Act to prevent imitation.

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Uttar Pradesh is the largest milk-producing state in India. It held an estimated 18.7% share of the national dairy market in 2025. The state has the highest number of dairy farms and contributes significantly to India’s fluid milk production, which is forecast to reach 221.4 million metric tons in 2026. Uttar Pradesh’s dairy sector benefits from extensive government support and a large bovine population.

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As per the MSME Annual Report 2024-25, MSMEs in Karnataka generated employment for over 55 lakh people. Karnataka has more than 8.5 lakh MSMEs, mostly micro enterprises, with Bangalore region having the highest number of units at 5,58,786. The Economic Survey 2025-26 provides district-level data but does not specify exact statewide MSME employment totals.

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Karnataka’s digital economy was estimated at $159-165 billion in 2025-26. The state leads India in IT exports, which contributed approximately $165 billion. Services, including IT and ITES, account for 66% of Karnataka’s projected GSDP of Rs 30,70,103 crore in 2025-26.

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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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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a renowned vocalist of the Kirana Gharana. He was born in Gadag, Karnataka. His style focuses on slow raga development and precise intonation. He was a disciple of Sawai Gandharva and awarded the Bharat Ratna for his contributions to Indian classical music.

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Mallikarjun Mansur was a renowned Hindustani vocalist from Karnataka. He belonged to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, known for its complex raga structures. Mansur was famous for preserving rare ragas. The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is linked to Karnataka through his contributions despite the region’s Carnatic music tradition.

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‘Jnapaka Chitrashaale’ is a memoir series by D.V. Gundappa containing biographical sketches of Mysore’s personalities. It covers social, political, and cultural history of Karnataka during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The series documents people from royalty to commoners, highlighting Mysore’s heritage.

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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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Karnataka’s water wealth shows significant geographical disparities. The West-flowing rivers, including Sharavathi, Kali, and Netravati, though occupying only about 13.68% of the land area, contribute nearly 58.3% of the state’s surface water. This concentration of water resources in a small part of the state explains the pronounced disparities in water distribution across Karnataka.