Karnataka lies in the Deccan region of South India with Bengaluru as the capital. Formed in 1956 and renamed in 1973, the state combines coastal, malnad, and plateau regions and is a major technology and coffee-producing centre.
Karnataka GK Questions with Answers PDF
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| Capital | Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 1 November 1956 (as Mysore State; renamed Karnataka on 1 November 1973) |
| Official language(s) | Kannada |
| Public Service Commission | KPSC |
| Flagship exam | KAS / Gazetted Probationers / Group A-C |
Focus your revision on: Deccan plateau and Western Ghats · Vijayanagara and Hoysala heritage · 1956 formation and 1973 renaming · IT and biotechnology economy · KAS examination pattern.
Karnataka GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Karnataka?
Answer: Bengaluru - On which date was Karnataka (then Mysore State) formed under States Reorganisation?
Answer: 1 November 1956 - In which year was Mysore State renamed Karnataka?
Answer: 1973 - Which language is the official language of Karnataka?
Answer: Kannada - Which Public Service Commission conducts KAS exams in Karnataka?
Answer: Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) - Which UNESCO site in Karnataka preserves the ruins of a Vijayanagara capital?
Answer: Hampi - Which coastal region of Karnataka is known for beaches and temple towns like Udupi?
Answer: Karavali (coastal Karnataka) - Which river is associated with the Jog Falls in Karnataka?
Answer: Sharavathi - Which hill region produces much of Karnataka's coffee?
Answer: Coorg (Kodagu) - Which city in Karnataka is known as a major IT hub?
Answer: Bengaluru
How to prepare for KPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for KAS / Gazetted Probationers / Group A-C. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Karnataka GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for KPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for KAS / Gazetted Probationers / Group A-C. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Karnataka GK?
Deccan plateau and Western Ghats; Vijayanagara and Hoysala heritage; 1956 formation and 1973 renaming; IT and biotechnology economy; KAS examination pattern.