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Karnataka Static GK: Top 100 Important Questions & Answers

Section 1: State Symbols & Basic Facts

When was Karnataka state formed? Ans: 1 November 1956 (as Mysore State).
When was Mysore renamed to Karnataka? Ans: 1 November 1973.
What is the State Animal of Karnataka? Ans: Indian Elephant.
What is the State Bird of Karnataka? Ans: Indian Roller.
What is the State Flower of Karnataka? Ans: Lotus.
What is the State Tree of Karnataka? Ans: Sandalwood.
What is the State Anthem of Karnataka? Ans: “Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate”.
How many districts are there in Karnataka? Ans: 31 (Vijayanagara is the latest).
Which is the largest district by area? Ans: Belagavi.
Which is the smallest district by area? Ans: Bengaluru Urban.

Section 2: Geography & Environment

Which river is known as the ‘Dakshina Ganga’? Ans: Kaveri River.
Where are the famous Jog Falls located? Ans: Sharavathi River (Shivamogga).
Which is the highest peak in Karnataka? Ans: Mullayanagiri.
How many National Parks are there in Karnataka? Ans: 5 (Bandipur, Nagarhole, Bannerghatta, Kudremukh, and Anshi).
Which forest is famous for its Sandalwood trees? Ans: Forests of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar.
Which dam is built across the Krishna River in Karnataka? Ans: Almatti Dam.
Which is the longest river in Karnataka? Ans: Krishna River.
The ‘Baba Budangiri’ hills are famous for which plantation? Ans: Coffee (First coffee plantation in India).
Which plateau covers most of Karnataka? Ans: Deccan Plateau.
Where is the ‘Gol Gumbaz’ located? Ans: Vijayapura (Bijapur).

Section 3: History & Heritage

Which dynasty ruled Karnataka for the longest time? Ans: Kadamba Dynasty (First indigenous dynasty).
Who was the greatest ruler of the Chalukya Dynasty? Ans: Pulakeshin II.
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by whom? Ans: Harihara I and Bukka Raya I (1336).
The ruins of Hampi (UNESCO Site) belong to which empire? Ans: Vijayanagara Empire.
Who is known as the ‘Tiger of Mysore’? Ans: Tipu Sultan.
The first Anglo-Mysore War was fought between? Ans: Hyder Ali and the British.
Who built the famous Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola? Ans: Chavundaraya.
Which city was the capital of the Hoysala Empire? Ans: Halebidu.
The ‘Kittur Rebellion’ was led by which queen? Ans: Rani Chennamma.
Where is the ‘Pattadakal’ group of monuments located? Ans: Bagalkot district.

Section 4: Culture & Festivals

What is the famous folk dance/theatre of Karnataka? Ans: Yakshagana.
Which festival is celebrated as the ‘State Festival’ (Nada Habba)? Ans: Mysuru Dasara.
What is the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka called? Ans: Kambala.
‘Dollu Kunitha’ is a popular dance form of which community? Ans: Kuruba community.
Who is considered the ‘Father of Carnatic Music’? Ans: Purandara Dasa.
Which city is known as the ‘Sandalwood City’ of India? Ans: Mysuru.
The ‘Mahamastakabhisheka’ ceremony is performed every 12 years at? Ans: Shravanabelagola.
Which district is famous for its ‘Ilkal Sarees’? Ans: Bagalkot.
‘Udupi Cuisine’ originated from which district? Ans: Udupi.
Who is the author of ‘Kavirajamarga’ (First Kannada work)? Ans: Amoghavarsha I.

Section 5: Economy & Industry

Which city is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’? Ans: Bengaluru.
Karnataka is the leading producer of which mineral in India? Ans: Gold (Kolar Gold Fields – KGF).
Which company started the first aircraft factory in Bengaluru? Ans: HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited).
Which city is known as the ‘Coffee Capital of India’? Ans: Chikmagalur.
The ‘Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant’ is located in? Ans: Bhadravati.
Karnataka produces nearly 70% of India’s total output of? Ans: Coffee.
Which city is the headquarters of ISRO? Ans: Bengaluru.
Where is the ‘New Mangalore Port’ located? Ans: Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada).
Which district is known as the ‘Silk City’ of Karnataka? Ans: Ramanagara.
The first hydro-electric power plant in Asia was established at? Ans: Shivanasamudra (1902).

Section 6: Quick Revision (51-100)

51. First CM: K. Chengalaraya Reddy.
52. First Governor: Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar.
53. High Court: Bengaluru.
54. Legislative Assembly Seats: 224.
55. Lok Sabha Seats: 28.
56. Rajya Sabha Seats: 12.
57. Current CM (2026): Siddaramaiah.
58. Current Governor (2026): Thaawarchand Gehlot.
59. Total Jnanpith Award winners from Karnataka: 8 (Highest for any language after Hindi).
60. Highest Waterfall in India (Tiered): Kunchikal Falls.
61. Garden City of India: Bengaluru.
62. Gateway of Karnataka: Mangaluru.
63. City of Palaces: Mysuru.
64. Where is Kaiga Atomic Power Station? Uttara Kannada.
65. Main Language: Kannada.
… (And 35 more covering Talukas and local history).

Section 7: Biodiversity & Wildlife (66-75)

Which district of Karnataka has the highest forest cover? Ans: Uttara Kannada.
Where is the ‘Bannerghatta Biological Park’ located? Ans: Bengaluru.
Which sanctuary is famous for the conservation of Black Bucks? Ans: Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary (Haveri).
‘Kudremukh’ is famous for which mineral deposit? Ans: Iron Ore.
Which river flows through the ‘Nagarhole National Park’? Ans: Kabini River.
Which is the first Tiger Reserve in Karnataka? Ans: Bandipur Tiger Reserve (1973).
Where is the ‘Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary’ located? Ans: Mandya (on the banks of Kaveri).
Which place is known as the ‘Cherrapunji of South India’? Ans: Agumbe (Shivamogga).
The ‘Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated on the banks of which river? Ans: Kali River.
Which is the state butterfly of Karnataka? Ans: Southern Birdwing.

Section 8: Architecture & Heritage (76-85)

Who built the famous ‘Chennakeshava Temple’ at Belur? Ans: King Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala Dynasty).
Which city is known as the ‘Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture’? Ans: Aihole.
Where is the ‘Bahubali’ monolithic statue located in Karnataka? Ans: Shravanabelagola (Hassan).
The ‘Virupaksha Temple’ at Hampi is dedicated to which God? Ans: Lord Shiva.
Who built the ‘Gol Gumbaz’ in Bijapur? Ans: Mohammed Adil Shah.
Which heritage site is known for its ‘Musical Pillars’? Ans: Vittala Temple (Hampi).
In which district is the ‘Badami Cave Temples’ located? Ans: Bagalkot.
Which dynasty built the ‘Elephanta Caves’ (though now in MH, they were vassals of which KA dynasty)? Ans: Rashtrakutas.
Where is the ‘Namdroling Monastery’ (Golden Temple) located? Ans: Bylakuppe (Mysuru).
Which fort is known as the ‘Seven-circled Fort’? Ans: Chitradurga Fort.

Section 9: Economy & Famous Personalities (86-95)

Who is known as the ‘Architect of Modern Mysore’? Ans: Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
When is ‘Engineers’ Day’ celebrated in India to honor Sir M. Visvesvaraya? Ans: 15 September.
Which city is famous for its ‘Wooden Toys’ and has a GI Tag? Ans: Channapatna.
Who was the first Kannada person to win the Jnanpith Award? Ans: Kuvempu (for Sri Ramayana Darshanam).
Which bank was founded by Ammembal Subba Rao Pai in Mangaluru? Ans: Canara Bank.
Where is the ‘Indian Institute of Science’ (IISc) located? Ans: Bengaluru.
Which district is the largest producer of Oranges in Karnataka? Ans: Kodagu (Coorg).
Who is the founder of the ‘Lingayat’ faith? Ans: Basavanna.
Which city is known as the ‘Science City of India’? Ans: Bengaluru.
Where is the headquarters of the ‘South Western Railway’ zone? Ans: Hubballi.

Section 10: Miscellaneous Facts (96-100)

Which island is located near Malpe beach? Ans: St. Mary’s Island.
What is the name of the traditional meal of North Karnataka? Ans: Jolada Rotti (Sorghum bread).
Which is the state fish of Karnataka? Ans: Carnatic Carp.
Which taluka of Karnataka is known as the ‘Sugar Bowl’? Ans: Mandya.
What is the state motto of Karnataka? Ans: “Satyameva Jayate” (Government of Karnataka uses the Lion Capital emblem).