Detailed SSC-exam-focused overview of Karnataka, covering static GK, general awareness, and current affairs.

1. Basic Facts (Static GK of Karnataka)

  • Formation: 1 November 1956 (earlier called Mysore State; renamed Karnataka in 1973).
  • Capital: Bengaluru (Bangalore) – India’s “Silicon Valley.”
  • Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot (2025).
  • Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah (INC, since 2023).
  • Official Language: Kannada (classical language).
  • Legislative Assembly: 224 seats.
  • High Court: Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru).
  • State Symbols:

  1. State Bird: Indian Roller (Blue Jay).
  2. State Animal: Indian Elephant.
  3. State Flower: Lotus.
  4. State Tree: Sandalwood Tree.

2. Geography

  • Borders: Maharashtra (north), Goa (northwest), Kerala (southwest), Tamil Nadu (southeast), Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (east).
  • Coastline: 320 km (Karavali Coast).
  • Major Rivers: Krishna, Kaveri (Cauvery), Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, Hemavati.
  • Geographical Regions: Coastal Karnataka, Malnad (hilly), Bayaluseeme (plains).
  • Highest Peak: Mullayanagiri (1,930 m).

3. History & Culture

  • Ancient dynasties: Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Rashtrakutas, Vijayanagara Empire.
  • UNESCO Sites: Hampi (Vijayanagara ruins), Pattadakal.
  • Famous Temples: Virupaksha Temple (Hampi), Belur & Halebidu temples, Gokarna.
  • Classical Dance: Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha.
  • Festivals: Mysuru Dasara, Ugadi, Karaga, Kambala (buffalo race).
  • Notable Personalities: Sir M. Visvesvaraya (engineer), Kuvempu (poet), Tipu Sultan.

4. Economy

  • IT Hub: Bengaluru is called the “Silicon Valley of India” – headquarters for Infosys, Wipro.
  • Agriculture: Coffee (Coorg), spices, ragi, sugarcane.
  • Minerals: Iron ore, manganese.
  • Industries: Silk (Mysore silk), aerospace (HAL), biotech, electronics.
  • Ports: Mangalore (New Mangalore Port).

5. Current Affairs (2024–25, SSC Focus)

  • Shivamogga Airport (2023–24) – new infrastructure boost.
  • Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (2024).
  • Global Investors Meet – Karnataka (2024) – industrial & tech investments.
  • Mysuru Dasara 2024 – grand celebration (questions often asked in SSC exams).
  • New IT policies (2024–25) to boost AI and startup ecosystems.

6. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Bandipur National Park – Project Tiger reserve.
  • Nagarhole National Park (Rajiv Gandhi).
  • Bannerghatta National Park.
  • Kudremukh National Park.
  • Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary.

7. Important Tourist Spots

  • Hampi, Pattadakal, Badami, Aihole – historical architecture.
  • Jog Falls – second-highest plunge waterfall in India.
  • Coorg (Kodagu) – coffee plantations.
  • Mysore Palace.
  • Gokarna & Murudeshwar beaches.

8. SSC Exam-Oriented Questions (MCQs)

Q1. When was Karnataka renamed from Mysore?
A) 1971
B) 1972
C) 1973
D) 1974
Ans: C) 1973

Q2. Which city is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”?
Ans: Bengaluru.

Q3. Hampi is located on the banks of which river?
A) Krishna
B) Tungabhadra
C) Kaveri
D) Sharavathi
Ans: B) Tungabhadra.

Q4. Which is the highest peak in Karnataka?
Ans: Mullayanagiri.

Q5. Which national park is famous for Project Tiger in Karnataka?
Ans: Bandipur National Park.

9. Key SSC Topics from Karnataka

  • Formation & renaming (1 Nov 1956, renamed 1973).
  • Capitals & CM (Siddaramaiah) and Governor (Thawar Chand Gehlot).
  • UNESCO sites: Hampi & Pattadakal.
  • IT hub (Bengaluru), silk & coffee.
  • Bandipur, Nagarhole, Jog Falls.
  • Mysuru Dasara & Yakshagana dance.

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