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Exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. focus on General Awareness knowledge. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Karnataka in one glance.
Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Karnataka. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy.
Important Points about Karnataka in PDF
| Karnataka | |
| Capital | Bengaluru/Bangalore |
| Formed On | 1 November, 1956 |
| Districts | 30 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Known As/For |
– Bicameral legislature
– Top coffee producer in India – Mysore palace is the 2nd most visited tourist destination in India after Taj Mahal |
| Physical Characteristics | Karnataka is part of Deccan Plateau & Coastal Plains and Islands. It can be further divided into 4 regions – Northern Karnataka Plateau, Central Karnataka Plateau, Southern Karnataka Plateau and Karnataka Coastal Region. |
| Natural Vegetation | Tropical rainforest in south-western region, tropical shrub-land to the east & tropical dry forest in between previous biomes. Tropical moist deciduous forest in north-western region. |
| Major Rivers | – Krishna flows from Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh through Karnataka – Kaveri flowing from Kodagu (Karnataka) to Bay of Bengal through Tamil Nadu |
| Major Regional Festivals | Dussera, Yogadi, Makar Sankranti, Karaga, Hampi festival, Kambala festival |
| Major Art Forms | Simha nrutya, Yakshagana, Harikathe |
| Important Tradition | Lighting at Mysore Palace during Dussera, Jumbo Savari or elephant march during the Hampi festival, buffalo race during Kambala festival |
| Industry | Bengaluru known as Silicon Valley of India, IT, telecom, electronics, Floriculture, silk |
| Minerals | Bauxite, copper, iron, manganese, gold, lime stone, dolomite, asbestos |
| Agriculture | Rice, pulses, wheat, coffee |
| Geographical Indications | Mysore silk, Bidriware, Mysore Agarbatti, Kasuti Embroidery, Udupi Jasmine, Mysore Jasmine, Channapatna Toys & Dolls, Mysore Rosewood Inlay, Mysore Sandalwood Oil, Mysore Sandal Soap, Mysore Traditional Paintings, Nanjanagud Banana, Hadagali Jasmine, Ilkal saree, Ganjifa cards of Mysore, Karnataka Bronze Ware, Navalgund Durries, Molakalmuru Sarees, Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee, Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee, Coorg Green Cardamom, Dharwad Pedha, Devanahalli Pomello, Appemidi Mango, Kamalapur Red Banana, Sandur Lambani Embroidery, Byadgi chilli, Udupi Mattu Gulla Brinjal, Kinnal Toys, Bangalore Blue Grapes, Mysore Pak, Bangalore Rose Onion, Coorg orange, Mysore Betal Leaf |
| State Animal | Indian elephant |
| State Bird | Indian roller |
| State Flower | Lotus |
| State Tree | Sandalwood |
| Important Historical Sites | Monuments & Forts of Deccan Sultanate, Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala, Monuments of Srirangapatna Island Town, Elephant stables at Hampi, Kavala caves near Dandeli |
| World Heritage Sites | Group of Monuments , Hampi, Group of Monuments , Pattadakal |
| Endemic Bird Areas | The Western Ghats |
| Bird Sanctuaries | Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary |
| National Parks | Bandipur National Park, Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Bannerghata National Park, Anshi National Park, Kudremukh National Park |
| Biosphere Reserve | The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | B R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Tiger Reserve | Bandipur National Park (1973), Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (1998), Nagarhole National Park (2000), Anshi National Park Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (2006), BRT Wildlife Sanctuary (2011) |
We hope this article taught you something new About Karnataka. If you know anything that we have missed, then do comment below.
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