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

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Belekeri Port is Karnataka’s second largest port. It is located near Hospet and Bellary, major iron ore producers. The port mainly exports iron ore. It plays a key role in mineral exports from the state.

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Vibhutipura Lake is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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The Irupu Falls which are located in the Brahmagiri Range, Kodagu district of Karnataka and borders the Wayanad district of Kerala is a fresh water cascade. This falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls and the name is derived from the Lakshmana Tirtha River which is the tributary of Cauvery and starts from these falls.

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Kapu is a town which is situated in the Udupi district of the state of Karnataka. It lies between the twin cities of Mangalore and Udupi. Kapu is known for its lighthouse, the Kapu fort which was built by Tipu Sultan and the three Mariamman shrines. The British renamed Kapu as Kaup.

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Kavirajamarga was composed during the reign of Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I in the 9th century. It is attributed to the court poet Srivijaya, with Amoghavarsha I also contributing. He promoted Kannada literature and culture. Pulakeshin II and Vikramaditya VI were Chalukya rulers, while Krishnadevaraya belonged to the Vijayanagara Empire, unrelated to Kavirajamarga.

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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 produced 595 crore coconuts in 2022-23, surpassing Kerala’s 563 crore. It accounts for 28.5% of India’s total coconut output. Tumakuru, Hassan, and Mandya districts contribute over 80% of Karnataka’s production. Karnataka leads in ball copra production at 72.8% nationally.

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Dattatreya Aralikatte is known for his role as an art critic and promoter of visual arts in Karnataka. He has significantly influenced contemporary art discussions through his writings and critiques. His work bridges traditional and modern art forms and supports emerging artists. He is a prominent intellectual figure in Karnataka’s modern art scene.

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The Morarji Desai Residential Schools and Kittur Rani Chennamma Residential Schools in Karnataka were established following the model of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). These schools provide free, fully residential education primarily to meritorious students from socially and educationally backward classes in rural areas. They are managed by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), founded in 1999. Morarji Desai schools are co-educational, while Kittur Rani Chennamma schools focus on girl students. The model emphasizes free education, lodging, and boarding similar to Navodaya Schools.

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M. Venkatakrishnaiah started the Kannada weekly “Saadhvi” in 1899 to promote socio-political awareness. Prajavani and Sudha are more recent Kannada publications. Kesari is a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. “Saadhvi” was aimed at educating the public on social and political issues during the late 19th century.