KPSC (Karnataka)

Hoysala temples feature distinctive star-shaped (stellate) plans and are renowned for their detailed sculptural work depicting Mahabharata and Ramayana scenes. Belur's temple is a prime example of this intricate craftsmanship.

Karnataka's literacy rate (~75.6% in 2021) is above national average (~74.4%). Statement 2 is approximately correct for urban areas. Statement 3 is incorrect as gender gap has actually narrowed over decades.

Basaveshwara (1134-1196), a prominent Bhakti saint in Karnataka, founded the Lingayat movement emphasizing devotion to Shiva and social equality, challenging caste hierarchies.

Mysore Painting, developed during the Wodeyar dynasty's rule, is known for its use of gold foil, intricate detailing, natural pigments, and depiction of religious and mythological subjects.

The Western Ghats, which form Karnataka's western boundary, contain the highest peaks including Mullayanagiri. The state has a 320 km coastline along the Arabian Sea.

Alamatti (Almatti) Dam on the Krishna River is one of Karnataka's major irrigation projects, crucial for agricultural development in the northern districts.

Karnataka is rich in iron ore, manganese ore, and chromite ore, particularly in the Kudremukh and Belgaum regions. Copper ore is not found in significant quantities in Karnataka.

Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre (D.R. Bendre) was a celebrated Kannada writer, poet, and novelist, known for modernizing Kannada literature and his literary works.

The States Reorganization Commission led to the creation of states based on linguistic lines, which resulted in the formation of Karnataka (then Mysore State) as a unified Kannada-speaking region.

H.D. Deve Gowda served as Chief Minister of Karnataka and later became the 12th Prime Minister of India in 1996, leading a coalition government.