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

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Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the south.

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Charmadi Ghat (Charmady) is a Ghat in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada and Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru. It is one of the points in Western ghats through which motorable road passes connecting Dakshina Kannada with Chikkamagaluru district.

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In Karnataka, Krishna river passes through the Belgaum, Bijapur and Gulbarga districts, covering a total distance of 220 km.

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Karnataka was the top producer of raw silk in India in FY 2024, producing over 12,000 metric tons. The state contributes the largest share to India’s total raw silk output. Karnataka’s sericulture industry benefits from favorable climate and government support, making it the leading silk producer in the country.

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Karnataka was the first Indian state to establish a separate Horticulture Department. This department was formed to focus on the development and promotion of horticultural crops. Following Karnataka’s example, other states created similar departments later. The establishment of this department marked a shift toward specialized agricultural management within the state government structure.

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Karnataka is divided into 10 agro-climatic zones. The Northeastern Dry Agro-Climatic Zone includes the districts of Kalaburagi, Raichur, and Bellary. This zone is characterized by low rainfall and dry conditions and is distinct from other zones such as the Southern Karnataka Plateau and the Malnad region. Kalaburagi district was formerly known as Gulbarga. These districts form part of the northeastern region of Karnataka, known for specific dry climatic and agricultural conditions.

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Lion-Tailed Macaque is the rarest, most threatened and endangered primate species found only in the Western Ghats of Southern India.

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The Bannerghatta Zoo was started as a picnic corner by the Forest Department, Government of Karnataka, in the year 1971 in an area of 16.00 Ha. The zoo is saddled between the Champakadhama hill and Mirza hill in the Bannerghatta Sandal Reserve. Several species of mammals, reptiles and birds of both exotic and Indian origin are displayed in captivity. There are 1941 individual animals belonging to 94 different species. Most prominent and interesting ones are Thamin deer, Hog deer, King Cobra, Crocodiles, Himalayan black bear, panthers and various birds.

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Nagarahole National Park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and was upgraded into a national park in 1988. It was declared as the 37th Tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1999.

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was established on 23 December 1940. It is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. HAL is among the oldest and largest aerospace manufacturers globally.