{"id":3119,"date":"2025-05-15T16:09:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T10:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3119"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:02:41","slug":"karnataka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/","title":{"rendered":"Karnataka: History, Polity, Culture, Rivers, National Parks, and Economic Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Historical_Background_of_Karnataka\" >Historical Background of Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Demographics_of_Karnataka\" >Demographics of Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#State_Symbols_of_Karnataka\" >State Symbols of Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Karnataka_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\" >Karnataka Polity and Administrative Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Culture_and_Traditions_of_Karnataka\" >Culture and Traditions of Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Karnataka_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\" >Karnataka National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Economic_Profile_of_Karnataka\" >Economic Profile of Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Major_Minor_Ports_of_Karnataka\" >Major &amp; Minor Ports of Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Mineral_Resources_in_Karnataka\" >Mineral Resources in Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Unique_and_Notable_Facts_about_Karnataka\" >Unique and Notable Facts about Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/karnataka\/#Karnataka_FAQs\" >Karnataka FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h1><b>Karnataka: History, Polity, Culture, Rivers, National Parks, and Economic Profile<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka, a key southern state of India, plays an important role in the country&#8217;s economic and cultural framework. Known for its rich heritage, linguistic diversity, and technological hubs, the state blends historical depth with modern growth. Spanning 191,791 square kilometers, it is the sixth-largest state in India by area. As per the 2011 Census, Karnataka has a population of over 61 million. Bengaluru, the state capital, also serves as India\u2019s leading IT and innovation center, while cities like Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Hubballi serve as regional economic and cultural centers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3123\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Karnatka.png?resize=209%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Karnatka.png?resize=209%2C300&amp;ssl=1 209w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Karnatka.png?w=305&amp;ssl=1 305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: KSRSAC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-states-and-their-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of Indian States And Their Capitals\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Background_of_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>Historical Background of Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka has a long historical timeline that includes early Stone Age settlements. The region saw the rise of powerful dynasties like the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara Empire. These kingdoms contributed to temple architecture, literature, and governance systems that shaped the region\u2019s identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vijayanagara Empire, in particular, left a lasting legacy through its capital at Hampi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After its fall, parts of Karnataka came under the rule of the Deccan Sultanates and later the Mughals. In the 18th century, the state witnessed resistance led by Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan against British forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-independence, the state was reorganized in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, uniting Kannada-speaking regions into one administrative unit. It was officially renamed Karnataka in 1973.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2870&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Geography and Climate of Karnataka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka is located in southern India, bordered by Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, Kerala to the south, and the Arabian Sea to the west.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Geographical Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Deccan Plateau<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (dominant landform)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Western Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (mountain range) and <\/span><b>coastal plains<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>River systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Longest river<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Krishna (~1,400 km in Karnataka)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Shortest major river<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Arkavati (~190 km)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Highest peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Mullayanagiri (1,925 m)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Smallest peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Savandurga Hill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (single rock monolith, ~1,226 m elevation)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Lowest point<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Karwar coast (sea level)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Rich in minerals (gold, iron ore) and biodiversity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Climate Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tropical Savanna (inland), Tropical Monsoon (coastal)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Seasons<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Summer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Mar\u2013May): Hot and dry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Monsoon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Jun\u2013Sep): Heavy rainfall (SW monsoon)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Post-Monsoon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Oct\u2013Dec): Retreating monsoon (NE monsoon in some regions)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Winter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Jan\u2013Feb): Mild and pleasant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Climate Variation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Western Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: High rainfall (&gt;3,000 mm)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Interior regions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., Bengaluru): Moderate (750\u20131,100 mm)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Coastal areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Humid with high rainfall<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Plateau regions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Drier with moderate temperatures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2916&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demographics_of_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>Demographics of Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Demographic.png?resize=203%2C283&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the <\/span><b>2011 Census<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Karnataka had a population of <\/span><b>61.1 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The population density stands at <\/span><b>319 persons per square kilometer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The sex ratio is <\/span><b>973 females per 1000 males<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slightly above the national average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Literacy Rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The state recorded a literacy rate of <\/span><b>75.4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with male literacy at <\/span><b>82.8%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and female literacy at <\/span><b>68.1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Languages Spoken<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kannada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (official language)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Telugu<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tamil<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urdu<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marathi<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Konkani<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tulu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in coastal regions)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Symbols_of_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>State Symbols of Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each state has its own symbols. Following are the state symbols of Karnataka:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Symbol.png?resize=266%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"209\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Symbol<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Indian Elephant<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Indian Roller<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Sandalwood<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Flower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Lotus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symbols reflect Karnataka\u2019s <\/span><b>cultural heritage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>ecological diversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chhattisgarh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chattisgarh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karnataka_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\"><\/span><b>Karnataka Polity and Administrative Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3127\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Polity-Stucture.png?resize=300%2C146&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Polity-Stucture.png?resize=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Polity-Stucture.png?w=341&amp;ssl=1 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka follows a <\/span><b>bicameral legislature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consisting of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhana Sabha) and Legislative Council (Vidhana Parishad).<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State Formation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formed on <\/span><b>November 1, 1956<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (reorganized under States Reorganisation Act). Originally Mysore State, renamed Karnataka in <\/span><b>1973<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chief Minister<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Siddaramaiah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Since <\/span><b>2023<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Party<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Indian National Congress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Social welfare, infrastructure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Governor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Thaawarchand Gehlot<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; In office since <\/span><b>July 11, 2021<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chief Justice (High Court)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hon&#8217;ble Justice N.V. Anjaria<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Assumed office: <\/span><b>October 10, 2023<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; High Court located in <\/span><b>Bengaluru<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legislature Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bicameral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Legislative Assembly + Council)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legislative Assembly Members<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>224<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> elected members<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legislative Council Members<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>75<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> members<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lok Sabha Representation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>28<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Members<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rajya Sabha Representation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>12<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Members (indirectly elected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>31<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as of <\/span><b>2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Local Governance Units<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divided into <\/span><b>divisions, districts, taluks, and gram panchayats<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/assam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_and_Traditions_of_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>Culture and Traditions of Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka\u2019s culture reflects a rich blend of classical heritage, folk traditions, festivals, and art forms shaped by its ancient dynasties, diverse communities, and regional influences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Culture.png?resize=285%2C194&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"194\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Classical Dance of Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bharatanatyam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Yakshagana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are prominent.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Yakshagana<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A classical dance-drama with roots in coastal Karnataka.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Features: Elaborate costumes, vibrant makeup, and rhythmic music.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Themes: Epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Unique Aspect: Combines dialogue, dance, and music, performed overnight in open-air stages.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Theatre Art of Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka has a vibrant tradition of folk and classical theatre.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bayalata<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open-air performances depicting mythological or social stories through song and dance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Doddata<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A traditional folk play performed in rural areas, often with comedic and moral themes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Togalu Gombeyaata<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shadow puppetry showcasing stories from epics, accompanied by folk music.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Folk Music of Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflects the state\u2019s agrarian lifestyle and devotional fervor.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lavani<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energetic folk songs and dances performed to the beats of drums and harmonium.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bhavageethe<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyrical poetry set to music, often expressing love, nature, and social issues.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dollu Kunitha<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A drum-based folk dance performed by men, celebrating valor and unity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Classical Music in Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka is the birthplace of <\/span><b>Carnatic music<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Performance Traditions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerts, Harikathe (devotional storytelling), and temple music are integral to cultural life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Festivals<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Dasara<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 10-day grand celebration in Mysuru.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Ugadi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kannada New Year marked by festive dishes and rituals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Makar Sankranti<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kite-flying and sugarcane harvest celebrations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Ganesh Chaturthi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Diwali<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Eid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Christmas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> widely celebrated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><b>Hampi Utsav<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cultural extravaganza celebrating Vijayanagara heritage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Arts and Crafts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka boasts a rich legacy of handicrafts and traditional arts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mysore Silk<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned for its gold-zari work and vibrant sarees.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sandalwood Carving<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intricate sculptures and artifacts made from fragrant sandalwood.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bidriware<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metalwork with silver inlay on blackened alloy, originating from Bidar.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Channapatna Toys<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacquered wooden toys, globally recognized for their eco-friendly craftsmanship.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Architecture<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka showcases a mix of Dravidian, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara styles.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mysore Palace<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blend of Indo-Saracenic architecture, illuminated during Dasara.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hoysala Temples (Belur, Halebidu)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNESCO-listed for intricate stone carvings and star-shaped platforms.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World\u2019s second-largest dome with whispering gallery acoustics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bihar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karnataka_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\"><\/span><b>Karnataka National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka is home to diverse ecosystems, ranging from Western Ghats rainforests to Deccan plateau grasslands, preserved in its national parks and sanctuaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>National Parks in Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bandipur National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Chamarajanagar, Mysuru, Kodagu districts)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Known for: Dry deciduous forests, tigers, elephants, and the largest population of wild Asiatic elephants in India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Area: 874.20 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Nagarhole National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Kodagu and Mysuru districts)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Known for: Riverine forests, Kabini reservoir, tigers, leopards, and dholes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Area: 643.39 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Largest National Park<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Anshi National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (part of Kali Tiger Reserve)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Area: 1,169.82 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Location: Uttara Kannada district<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Key features: Dense tropical forests, black panthers, and over 200 bird species<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Smallest National Park<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bannerghatta National Park<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Area: 104.27 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Location: Bengaluru Rural district<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Key features: Safari park, butterfly park, and proximity to Bengaluru city<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>BRT Tiger Reserve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Anshi National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (part of Kali Tiger Reserve)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Neighboring States and Boundaries<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra to the north, Goa to the northwest, Kerala to the southwest, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka has a 320 km coastline along the Arabian Sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ramsar Sites in Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2022)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Known for: Riverine islands, migratory birds like painted storks and spot-billed pelicans<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Western Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012) &#8211; Covers multiple sites in Karnataka including Agumbe, Kudremukh, and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Hampi Group of Monuments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1986) &#8211; Ruins of Vijayanagara Empire<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tiger Reserves in Karnataka<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bandipur Tiger Reserve<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Area: 1,458 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Notified: 1973<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Nagarhole Tiger Reserve<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Area: 1,205 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Notified: 1999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Kali Tiger Reserve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (includes Anshi and Dandeli)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Area: 1,300 sq. km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Notified: 2007<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anshi National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the largest, while <\/span><b>Bannerghatta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the smallest national park in Karnataka<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka has <\/span><b>5 tiger reserves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Bandipur, Nagarhole, BRT, Kali, and Bhadra)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state leads in <\/span><b>tiger population<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India (524 tigers as per 2022 census)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Western Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Karnataka are among the world&#8217;s 8 hottest biodiversity hotspots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hampi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of India&#8217;s largest UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Profile_of_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>Economic Profile of Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy of Karnataka is diversified, with strong IT, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors, supported by robust infrastructure and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3129\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Economic.png?resize=288%2C192&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Sectors<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bengaluru is India&#8217;s IT capital, housing global tech giants and startups.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Biotechnology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Leading biotech hub with over 60% of India&#8217;s biotech firms.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Manufacturing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Automobiles (Toyota, Volvo), aerospace (HAL), and electronics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Major producer of coffee, silk, spices, and horticulture crops.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Mining<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gold (Kolar, Raichur), iron ore (Ballari), and granite.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Major Projects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enhances regional connectivity and trade.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Toyota Kirloskar Expansion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Boosts automobile manufacturing in Bidadi.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Aero India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Biannual aerospace exhibition attracting global investments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Chenab Power Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hydropower initiative in Western Ghats.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Economic Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GSDP for 2023\u201324<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b925.5 lakh crore, with a growth rate of <\/span><b>8.2%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Sector-wise Contribution (2023\u201324)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Agriculture and Allied: <\/span><b>15%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Industry: <\/span><b>29%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Services: <\/span><b>56%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy is driven by IT, manufacturing, and agriculture, with Bengaluru as a global tech hub.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Major Economic Centres<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bengaluru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: IT, biotech, and R&amp;D hub (Infosys, Wipro, ISRO).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Mysuru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tourism, silk, and manufacturing (Nano Tech, TVS).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Mangaluru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Port city with petrochemicals and seafood exports.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Hubballi-Dharwad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Transportation and agro-processing hub.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Ballari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Mining and steel production (JSW Steel).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>District-wise Economic Contribution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bengaluru Urban<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b912.3 lakh crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Mysuru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b91.8 lakh crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Belagavi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b91.2 lakh crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Ballari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b91.1 lakh crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Dakshina Kannada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b90.9 lakh crore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru Urban dominates due to IT, services, and industrial output.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Important Industrial Infrastructure<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Electronics City, Bengaluru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Premier IT and electronics hub.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>KIADB Industrial Areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spread across Tumakuru, Devanahalli, and Mysuru.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>JSW Steel Plant, Ballari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: One of India\u2019s largest steel plants.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>New Mangaluru Port<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Major hub for exports and imports.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1942&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Minor_Ports_of_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>Major &amp; Minor Ports of Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following is the list of major and minor ports of Karnataka:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Port Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Features<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New Mangaluru Port<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangaluru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Handles <\/span><b>iron ore, petroleum, coffee exports<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Deepest port on Karnataka coast<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Connects to Konkan Railway<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Karwar Port<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttara Kannada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Naval base (INS Kadamba)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Supports fishing &amp; trade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Belekeri Port<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karwar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Mainly handles <\/span><b>iron ore exports<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Small commercial port<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Malpe Port<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udupi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fishing &amp; small trade<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Tourism-linked activities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Honnavar Port<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttara Kannada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Historical port<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Supports coastal trade &amp; fishing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1477&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooperative Federalism in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Resources_in_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>Mineral Resources in Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka is one of the most resource rich regions of India. Following are the mineral resources found in Karnataka:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mineral Resource<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Major Mining Areas \/ Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details \/ Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Iron Ore<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ballari, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Chikmagalur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Ballari has high-grade hematite.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Major companies: NMDC, JSW Steel.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gold<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolar, Raichur, Dharwad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) was once Asia\u2019s deepest gold mine (now closed).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Hutti Gold Mines (Raichur) is operational.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bauxite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, Uttara Kannada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used for aluminium production.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Hindalco and Vedanta have mining leases.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Manganese<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ballari, Chitradurga, Tumakuru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Karnataka is India\u2019s 2nd-largest producer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Used in steel and batteries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chromite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hassan, Mysuru, Ballari<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Minor deposits; used in stainless steel and chemicals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Limestone<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gulbarga, Bagalkot, Belagavi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Key input for cement (ACC, UltraTech operate here).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dolomite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chitradurga, Ballari<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used as flux in steel plants.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Granite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru Rural, Mysuru, Kolar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Karnataka is a top exporter of ornamental granite.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>China Clay (Kaolin)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolar, Bengaluru Rural<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used in ceramics, paper, and paint.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Copper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chitradurga, Hassan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Small-scale deposits; explored by Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Quartz \/ Silica Sand<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tumakuru, Chitradurga<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used in glass and solar panel industries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kyanite &amp; Sillimanite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hassan, Mandya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Heat-resistant minerals for refractories.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Corundum<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolar, Mysuru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used in abrasives and gemstones (ruby\/sapphire).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feldspar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolar, Tumakuru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Used in ceramics and glass.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Asbestos<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandya, Hassan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Limited deposits; used in insulation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1514&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Arrest<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unique_and_Notable_Facts_about_Karnataka\"><\/span><b>Unique and Notable Facts about Karnataka<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Silicon Valley of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bengaluru is India\u2019s tech capital, housing global IT giants like Infosys, Wipro, and ISRO.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hampi Ruins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for its grand temples and architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mysuru Dasara<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A 10-day royal festival celebrated with grand processions, cultural events, and illuminated palaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jog Falls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: One of India\u2019s highest plunge waterfalls (830 ft), located in Shivamogga district.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cradle of Indian Coffee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Karnataka produces <\/span><b>70% of India\u2019s coffee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mainly in Chikmagalur and Kodagu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Only State with Two World Heritage Sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hampi (Vijayanagara ruins) and Pattadakal (Chalukya temples).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Birthplace of Carnatic Music Legends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Including Purandara Dasa (Father of Carnatic Music) and legends like Bhimsen Joshi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Private Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary (Ballari) is Asia\u2019s first dedicated sloth bear reserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Largest Sandalwood Reserve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Karnataka leads in sandalwood production, with forests in Mysuru and Hassan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kodava Culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Kodavas of Kodagu have a unique martial tradition and are the only community in India permitted to own firearms without a license.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka, with its blend of technological advancement, rich history, and diverse ecosystems, stands as a microcosm of India\u2019s cultural and economic progress. A deep understanding of Karnataka\u2019s heritage, geography, and development model is essential for UPSC aspirants and researchers examining India\u2019s federal diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karnataka_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Karnataka FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3120 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3120{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3120 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3120{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3120.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3120.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3120.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3120.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3120.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1747302744\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3120\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3120\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31200\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31200\" aria-controls=\"collapse31200\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the historical significance of Karnataka?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse31200\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3120\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31200\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karnataka has a rich historical legacy, being the seat of powerful dynasties like the Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara Empire. It played a central role in shaping South Indian art, architecture, and administration. The state was formed on November 1, 1956, uniting Kannada-speaking regions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31201\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31201\" aria-controls=\"collapse31201\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the major rivers of Karnataka?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31201\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3120\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31201\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karnataka is nourished by key rivers such as the Krishna, Cauvery (Kaveri), Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, and Hemavati. These rivers are vital for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and drinking water across the state.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31202\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31202\" aria-controls=\"collapse31202\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the key cultural traditions in Karnataka?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31202\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3120\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31202\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karnataka\u2019s culture is diverse, featuring classical dance forms like Yakshagana and Bharatanatyam, rich Carnatic music, and traditional arts like Channapatna toys and Mysore painting. Festivals like Ugadi, Dasara (Mysore Dasara), and Karaga are widely celebrated.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31203\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31203\" aria-controls=\"collapse31203\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are Karnataka's key economic sectors?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31203\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3120\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31203\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karnataka's economy is driven by information technology, biotechnology, agriculture (millets, coffee, sugarcane), and manufacturing. Bengaluru is a global tech hub, while the state also has strong textile, aerospace, and education sectors.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31204\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31204\" aria-controls=\"collapse31204\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are in Karnataka?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31204\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3120\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31204\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karnataka hosts several important protected areas, including Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Bannerghatta National Park, and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. 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